Retail Inflation

February 12, 2025 6:32 PM

India’s CPI inflation falls to 5-month low of 4.31% in January

India’s retail inflation rate, based on the Consumer Price Index, fell to a five-month low of 4.31% in January as prices of vegetables and pulses eased, bringing respite to household budgets, according to figures released by the Ministry of Statistics on Wednesday. The easing of inflation reflects a steadily declining trend after reaching a 14-month high of 6.21% in October. CPI inflation had fallen to 5.48% in November and 5.22% in December. Food inflation, at 6.02% in January 2025, is the ...

January 13, 2025 6:16 PM

India’s retail inflation falls to 4-month low of 5.22% in December

India’s retail inflation rate, based on the Consumer Price Index, fell to a 4-month low of 5.22 per cent in December as prices of vegetables, pulses and sugar eased during the month bringing respite to household budgets, according to figures released by the Ministry of Statistics on Monday. The easing of inflation reflects a steadily declining trend after having touched a 14-month high of 6.21 per cent in October. CPI inflation had declined to 5.48 per cent in November. The decline in retail...

December 12, 2024 7:13 PM

Retail inflation declines to 5.48% in November 2024

India’s retail inflation eased to 5.48% in November 2024, declining from 6.21% recorded in October, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. The inflation rate for November remained within the Reserve Bank of India’s target range of 2-6%. The rural inflation rate for the month stood at 5.95%, while urban inflation was recorded at 4.83%. Food inflation, a major contributor to overall inflation, was at 9.04% in November, down from 10.87% in Octobe...

September 16, 2024 6:06 PM

India’s retail inflation surges past 5% in June, triggered by food prices

India's retail inflation rate has broken its recent trend of moderation, climbing above 5% in June 2024, primarily due to rising food prices. This uptick poses fresh challenges for policymakers who have been working to manage inflationary pressures. According to official data released Friday, the Consumer Price Index (CPI)-based inflation rate for June stood at 5.08% year-on-year. The inflation rates for rural and urban areas were recorded at 5.66% and 4.39% respectively. The surge in food pri...

September 16, 2024 6:38 PM

Market salutes PM Modi’s third term: Sensex-Nifty open at all-time high

Indian stock indices continued their uptrend from the past week and opened at fresh record highs at the opening bell on Monday, a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Union Council of Ministers took oath to office. A smooth transition in the government formation seemed to have boosted market sentiments. At the opening bell, the Sensex surged to an all-time high of 76,960.96 points, while the Nifty touched a record 23,411.90 points. At the time of reporting, the Sensex was trading at 7...