Chennai, July 12 (TIWN) India's retail price inflation marginally eased and stood at 7.01 per cent at the end of June, as compared to that of May, the government said on Tuesday.

As per the data, the inflation print in vegetables eased to 17.37 percent during the month from 18.26 percent in May, while for 'pulses and products' it slowed to (-) 1.02 percent against (-) 0.42 percent.  However, the rate of price rise in 'cereals and products' moved up to 5.66 percent, from 5.33 percent in the preceding month. Inflation in the 'fuel and light' category rose to 10.39 percent as against 9.54 percent, while that for fruits increased to 3.10 percent from 2.33 percent.