India’s retail inflation

April 15, 2025 5:29 PM

India’s retail inflation falls to 3.34 per cent in March, lowest level since August 2019

India’s annual retail inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), eased to 3.34% in March 2025—the lowest level since August 2019—according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics on Tuesday. Food inflation also slowed significantly during the month, dropping to 2.69%, its lowest since November 2021. The notable decline in both headline and food inflation is primarily attributed to a reduction in the prices of key food items such as vegetables, eggs, pulses, meat and fi...

India’s retail inflation eases to 7-month low of 3.6 per cent in February

The year-on-year inflation rate, based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI), eased to an 7-month low of 3.61 per cent in February this year, which is 0.65 per cent lower than the corresponding figure for January, as food prices came down further during the month. This is the lowest retail inflation after July 2024. The food inflation in February has come down to the lowest level since May 2023 and is 222 basis points lower in comparison to January, according to the official statement. The signifi...