India, Inflation

India’s Inflation Decline Signals More Rate Cuts Ahead
The sharp fall in India’s headline consumer price inflation in January vindicates last week’s rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India, and suggests that more easing lies in store, says Harry Chambers at Capital Economics.
CPI inflation falling for third consecutive month opens room for the Reserve Bank of India to cut rates again in April
The Indian central bank helmed by RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra is expected to cut policy rate again in April on diminishing consumer inflation
India's retail inflation eases to 5-month low, boosting rate cut hopes
India's retail inflation slowed to a five-month low in January as food price inflation eased, boosting the odds of another rate cut in the South Asian economy where growth is slowing amid the escalating threat of a global trade war.
January CPI inflation eases to five-month low of 4.31% on slowdown in food price hikes
India’s retail inflation, based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI), for January stood at 4.31 per cent, dropping significantly from 5.22 per cent in December, data released by the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation showed on Monday. CPI inflation in October had reached a 14-month high of 6.21 per cent.
India's Retail Inflation Falls To Five-Month Low Of 4.31 Per Cent In January
India’s retail inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), fell to 4.31 per cent in January 2025, down from 5.22 per cent in December 2024, according to government data released on Wednesday (12 January).
India Inflation Nears 4% Target, Raising Hopes of Rate Cut
India’s inflation eased to a five-month low in January, justifying the central bank interest rate cut, though risks remain amid a depreciating currency and threat of tariffs.
Retail Inflation Slows To 4.31% In January
The Consumer Price Index (CPI)-based retail inflation was 5.22 per cent in December, and 5.1 per cent in January 2024.
Instant view: India's retail inflation eases to five-month low in January
India's retail inflation eased to a five-month low of 4.31% in January from 5.22% in December as food price inflation declined, government data released on Wednesday showed. Annual retail inflation in January was lower than economists' estimate of 4.
India's inflation falls for third straight month to 4.31% in January, making case for further monetary easing
This could clear the way for another rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India, which slashed rates from 6.5% to 6.25% after its monetary policy meeting on Feb. 7.
Retail inflation eases to 5-month low in January
Retail inflation in India eased to a five-month low of 4.3% in January due to moderating vegetable prices, while industrial output growth slowed to 3.2% in December, largely due to sluggish performance in the manufacturing sector.
India's retail inflation drops to 4.6% in Jan, industrial growth slows to 3.2%
India's retail inflation eased to 4.6% in January 2025, down from 5.22% in December, as food price pressures subsided.
Analysts react to India’s retail inflation easing to five-month low in January
India's retail inflation eased to a five-month low of 4.31% in January from 5.22% in December as food price inflation ...
Which states and UTs have the highest and lowest inflation rates in India?
The central government has released data on retail inflation in India. Some states contributed more to the index than others.
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