<h1>Finance Minister Predicts Inflation to Moderate; March 2012 Forecast at 6% Amid Food Inflation Concerns.</h1> The Union Finance Minister expressed confidence that inflation moderation will persist in the coming months, predicting March 2012 inflation to be around 6%. Despite a decline in non-food primary inflation, manufactured goods prices may soften gradually. Concerns remain over food inflation, especially regarding edible oils, milk, and animal proteins, due to delayed institutional reforms in agricultural marketing and storage enhancements. States are encouraged to utilize Central Government initiatives. January's annual headline inflation decreased to 6.55% from 7.47% in December, with food inflation turning negative for the first time, while manufactured inflation and fuel prices also saw declines.