Retail Inflation

December 3, 2025 11:50 AM

RBI’s three-day MPC review begins amid strong growth, easing inflation

The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) three-day meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is being held from December 3 to 5. The panel will deliberate on the future course of monetary policy, reviewing the latest readings on growth and inflation. The policy outcome will be announced on Friday by RBI Governor Malhotra at 10 am. The review comes at a time when the economy remains on a strong footing and inflation has eased sharply. GDP grew 8.2 per cent in the July–September quarter of 202...

August 13, 2025 4:00 PM

India’s headline inflation may ease to 3.5% in FY26: Crisil

India’s headline inflation is expected to average 3.5 per cent in the current fiscal (FY26), down from 4.6 per cent last year, according to a report by Crisil released on Wednesday. The decline is attributed to healthy agricultural production, which is likely to keep food prices under control. Kharif sowing has risen 4 per cent year-on-year as of August 8, with adequate soil moisture expected to support the upcoming rabi crop as well. The report projects Brent crude oil prices to remain in t...

July 15, 2025 1:31 PM

India’s average inflation falls 3% in 11 years of Modi government

India’s retail inflation has averaged around 5% over the last 11 years, showing a steady decline in recent months and reaching a more than six-year low of 2.1% in June 2025. According to data from the Finance Ministry, the average inflation during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s tenure stands at 5.1%, a significant drop compared to the 8.1% in the UPA regime. Between January 2012 and April 2014, during the UPA era, retail inflation remained above 9% for 22 out of 28 months. During its final...

May 13, 2025 5:06 PM

Retail inflation drops to 3.16% in April 2025, lowest since July 2019

India’s retail inflation eased further in April 2025, marking its lowest level in nearly six years. According to data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), the Consumer Price Index (CPI)-based inflation stood at 3.16% in April, down from 3.34% in March 2025 and significantly lower than 4.83% recorded in April 2024. This decline of 18 basis points from March makes April’s inflation the lowest year-on-year reading since July 2019. The fall in ov...

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...