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	Date	Price (Min/Max)
Polypropylene Film CFR South East Asia	08 Apr 2026	- USD/MT
PVC Suspension CFR GCC	13 Apr 2026	- USD/MT
HDPE Film FD NWE	10 Apr 2026	- Euro/MT
LDPE Film CFR Brazil	10 Apr 2026	- USD/MT
PS GPPS FAS HOUSTON	10 Apr 2026	- USD/MT

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News - 13 Apr 2026 05:58 IST

India’s CPI inflation rises to 13-month high of 3.4% in March amid West Asia tensions

India’s retail inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), edged marginally higher to 3.4 percent in March under the new series (2024=100), driven by a slight increase in energy prices, which in turn pushed up the cost of other items, including food. However, CPI-based inflation remained below expectations of 3.7 percent, though it was higher than 3.21 percent in Feb...
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