Inflation at 5.38 percent 

The y-o-y consumer price inflation moderated to 5.38 percent in mid-November2023 compared to 8.08 percent a year ago. Food and beverage category inflation stood at 6.01 percent whereas non-food and service category inflation stood at 4.89 percent in thereview month. Under the Food and Beverage Category, y-o-y consumer price index of spices subcategory increased 36.46 percent,…