inflation fell to 0.26 per cent

The inflation fell to 0.26 per cent for the week end March 28, last week the inflation was at 0.31 per cent for the week end March 21. There was little surge in the inflation last week and this week the inflation fell to three -decade low of 0.26 per cent.

The price of food items rose by up to 17 per cent and people has been bearing the costs. There is no major decline in the wholesale price index. The wholesale price-base inflation declined by 0.05 per cent for the week ended March 28.

Edible items like salt, sugar, milk, cereals, pulses, manufactured food products, spices and fruits were selling at higher rates for the week under review than a year ago.