August CPI Inflation

On the exchange rate, the report said the rupee was holding its poise, with adequate supplies of dollars

Parliament likely to discuss the matter today; MPC to consider matter at 3-day meet that begins on Wednesday

Among the food items, the sharpest YoY uptick was for vegetables at 6.9%, pulses and products at 6.94%, and meat and fish at 8.51%

Industrial activity in the country had contracted by 0.2 per cent in June