Inflation up marginally to 4.10 %

New Delhi, Aug 24 (UNI) The inflation rate went up marginally to 4.10 per cent for the week ended August 11, from the previous weeks 4.05 per cent on account of higher food and manufactured product prices.

The annual inflation rate was 5.07 per cent during the corresponding week last year, an official statement said here today.

Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday had informed the parliament that the government will aim to keep the inflation close to 4.0 per cent.

The minister also said there would be pressure on food prices until the production of wheat, rice and pulses was stepped up.

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