Food inflation in India remains above the ‘comfort’ level in New Delhi despite easing retail inflation. Retail inflation in India dropped to a four-month low of 4.87% in October. Food inflation accounted for nearly half of the consumer price basket and was 6.61% in October. A government official expressed the desire for overall moderation in food prices, which have been volatile. Vegetable, milk, and cereal prices were key drivers of inflation, according to the official. RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das also highlighted the risks posed by a spike in food prices.