New Delhi, Aug 20 The rate of inflation has increased to - 1.53 percent for the week ended August 8 against the - 1.74 percent in the previous week.

It rose despite increase in prices of food articles.

Bajra and urad prices rose by two per cent each while condiments, spices, arhar, and fruit and vegetables became more expensive by one per cent.

However, the prices of jowar came down by four per cent, barley by two per cent, and moong by one per cent. (ANI)