Retail inflation decreased to its lowest level in more than eight years in September, registering at 1.54 percent, and fell below the comfort zone set by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), primarily due to the reduced prices of vegetables, fruits, and pulses, according to data released by the government on Monday (October 13).

In August, the consumer price index (CPI)-based inflation was 2.07 per cent. In September 2024, it was 5.49 per cent. The previous low was in June 2017 when 1.46 per cent was recorded.

Second time in 2025

It is for the second time in 2025 that retail inflation has fallen below two per cent. The government has asked the RBI to maintain the CPI at four per cent, allowing for a margin of two per cent on either side.

“There is a decrease of 53 basis points in headline

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