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Retail inflation for farm, rural workers eases to below 3% in May

Retail inflation for farm and rural workers eased to 2.84 per cent and 2.97 per cent in May from 3.48 per cent and 3.53 per cent, respectively, in April this year, according to data released by the Labour Ministry on Friday. According to the data, the All-India Consumer Price Index for Agricultural Labourers (CPI-AL) and Rural Labourers (CPI-RL) decreased by 2 points and 1 point in May 2025 to stand at 1305 and 1319 points, respectively. The CPI-AL and CPI-RL were 1307 points and 1320 points in April 2025. "The year-on-year inflation rates based on CPI-AL and CPI-RL for May 2025 were recorded at 2.84 per cent and 2.97 per cent, respectively, compared to 7.00 per cent and 7.02 per cent in May 2024. The corresponding figures for April 2025 stood at 3.48 per cent for CPI-AL and 3.53 per cent for CPI-RL," said the labour ministry.

Cooling down of food prices keeps rural inflation in check, shows data

Retail inflation in rural areas in May stood at 2.59 per cent, while that in urban areas stood at 3.07 per cent

India's retail inflation dips to over 6-year low of 2.82% in May: Govt data

Cereal prices rose by 4.77% in May 2025, a slight moderation from April's 5.35% rise. Prices of pulses dropped 8.22%, following a 5.23% decline in April

Retail inflation for farm and rural workers eases marginally in April

Retail inflation for farm as well as rural workers eased marginally to 3.48 per cent and 3.53 per cent, respectively, in April this year compared to the pace of price hikes for the two categories at 3.73 per cent and 3.86 per cent recorded in March. The All-India Consumer Price Index for Agricultural Labourers (CPI-AL) and Rural Labourers (CPI-RL) increased by 1 point each in April 2025 to stand at 1307 and 1320 points, respectively, a labour ministry statement said. The CPI-AL and CPI-RL were 1306 points and 1319 points, respectively, in March. "The year-on-year inflation rates based on CPI-AL and CPI-RL for April 2025 were recorded at 3.48 per cent and 3.53 per cent, respectively, compared to 7.03 per cent and 6.96 per cent in April 2024. The corresponding figures for March 2025 stood at 3.73 per cent for CPI-AL and 3.86 per cent for CPI-RL," it stated.

April respite: India's retail inflation slides to 3.16% from 3.34% in March

Sharp drop in prices of vegetables and pulses cools food inflation to 42-month low

India's retail inflation eases to 3.16% in April; lowest since July 2019

CPI-based inflation has now stayed below the Reserve Bank of India's medium-term target of 4% for the third consecutive month

Retail inflation slid further to 3% in Apr; easing room for RBI rate cut

In March, retail inflation stood at 3.34 per cent- the lowest since August 2019

Retail inflation eases to 3.73% for farm, 3.86% for rural workers in March

Retail inflation for farm workers eased to 3.73 per cent in March 2025, as compared to 4.05 per cent in February this year, as per latest data released on Wednesday. For rural workers retail inflation eased to 3.86 per cent in March 2025, as against 4.10 per cent in February this year, according to official data. The All-India Consumer Price Index for Agricultural Labourers (CPI-AL) and Rural Labourers (CPI-RL) decreased by 3 points and 2 points, for the month of March 2025, falling to 1,306 and 1,319 points, respectively, a labour ministry statement said. The CPI-AL and CPI-RL were at 1,309 points and 1,321 points respectively in February 2025. "The year-on-year inflation rates based on CPI-AL and CPI-RL for March 2025 were recorded at 3.73 per cent and 3.86 per cent, respectively, compared to 7.15 per cent and 7.08 per cent in March 2024. The corresponding figures for February 2025 stood at 4.05 per cent for CPI-AL and 4.10 per cent for CPI-RL," it stated.

Retail inflation at 6-year low a result of govt efforts: Finance ministry

It said that this trajectory underscored the country's resilience and commitment to ensuring price stability without compromising on development goals

Retail inflation eases to 3.34% in March, lowest since August 2019

March food inflation fell to 2.69% in March from 3.75% in February -- the lowest level since November 2021

Datanomics: After deflation of 18 months, LPG may see retail inflation now

The retail price deflation in LPG (excl conveyance) was as high as over 24 per cent for each of the first five months of 2024-25

RBI lowers FY26 GDP growth forecast to 6.5% on global trade uncertainties

Inflation outlook for India improves on sharp decline in food prices and record wheat and pulse production

MPC likely to trim rate by 25 basis points in April meet: BS Poll

The RBI will announce the review of the policy meeting on April 9

RBI likely to cut rates in April MPC meet as inflation drops below 4%: UBS

Swiss investment bank UBS believes an accommodative monetary policy could help India sustain growth amid rising global uncertainties and trade disputes

India's retail inflation eases to 7-month low of 3.61% in February

Industrial output picks up at 5 per cent in January 2025 from 3.2 per cent in December

In last inflation print before MPC meet, February CPI likely near 4% goal

The RBI had projected the CPI inflation for the current financial year (FY25) at 4.8 per cent with the headline figure in March quarter remaining at 4.4 per cent

Retail inflation eases to 4.61% for farm workers, 4.73% for rural labourers

Retail inflation for farm and rural workers eased slightly to 4.61 per cent and 4.73 per cent, respectively, in January from 5.01 per cent and 5.05 per cent in December 2024, showed the government data released on Monday. The All-India Consumer Price Index for Agricultural Labourers (CPI-AL) and Rural Labourers (CPI-RL) decreased by 4 points and 3 points, respectively, for the month of January 2025, reaching 1,316 and 1,328 points, the labour ministry said in a statement. According to the statement, the CPI-AL and CPI-RL stood at 1,320 points and 1,331 points, respectively in December 2024. "The year-on-year inflation rates based on CPI-AL and CPI-RL for the month of January, 2025 were recorded at 4.61 per cent and 4.73 per cent, respectively, compared to 7.52 per cent and 7.37 per cent in January, 2024. The corresponding figures for December, 2024 were 5.01 per cent for CPI-AL and 5.05 per cent for CPI-RL," it stated. The food index for CPI-AL decreased from 1,262 points in Decemb

Retail inflation dips to 5-month low in Jan; IIP slows to 3.21% in Dec

The data show higher inflation in rural areas at 4.64 per cent, compared to 3.87 per cent in urban regions

Jan retail inflation eases to 4.31%, industrial output grows 3.2% in Dec

January 2025 CPI-based inflation: Food inflation fell to 6.02 per cent in January 2025, the lowest since August 2024

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