India’s retail inflation drops to over 6-yr low of 2.82%:Prices of vegetables, fruits, pulses & other protein-rich items got cheaper
Jaipur, June 13, 2025.India’s retail inflation eased to a six-year low of 2.82% in May, with food inflation declining to 0.99%, lowest since October 202. The current inflation figures are within the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) comfort range.CPI inflation softened in both the rural and urban segments at 2.59% and 3.07%, respectively, in May 2025, compared to 2.92% and 3.36%, respectively in April 2025.Retail inflation is measured using the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which tracks the prices of everyday goods and services. A lower CPI means a slower rise in prices, which is good for consumers.Year-on-year inflation rate based on All India Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI) for the month of May, 2025 over May, 2024 is 0.99% (Provisional). Corresponding inflation rate for rural...
