Consumer inflation seen at 0.4% in Q3 FY26: Bank of Baroda report

A Bank of Baroda report projected consumer inflation at just 0.4% in Q3 FY26, below the RBI's 0.6% estimate. Falling food prices especially vegetables were the main driver, while non-food items remained largely stable. The bank's economic indicator also signalled weak price pressures, suggesting inflation will stay subdued through the quarter.