Indian inflation has risen to a new 13-year high.
Wholesale price inflation rose by 11% in the 12 months to 7 June, up from the previous week's 8.75%.
The inflation rate is now at its highest since 1995.
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The jump took many analysts by surprise and further interest rate rises are now expected.
Last week, India's central bank raised short-term borrowing rates from 7.75% to 8%.
The unexpected rate increase was the first since March 2007.
The Reserve Bank of India is keen to address spiralling inflation.
But there are concerns that interest rate rises will not do anything to curb rising energy prices, which saw India recently increase fuel subsidies.
The rises threaten to hit India's poor the hardest and sparked protests in many parts of the country from consumers and transport operators.
India imports nearly 75% of its crude oil requirements but subsidises the cost of domestic fuel products.
The problem is worrying for the governing party, which is facing elections in a number of states this year.
(BBC)
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