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January retail inflation eases to five-month low of 4.31%

The New Indian Express Coimbatore

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February 13, 2025

SUPPORTED by softening food prices, retail inflation eased to 4.31% in January 2025, down from 5.22% in December 2024, as per data released by the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation on Wednesday.

- ARSHAD KHAN @ New Delhi

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) fell 91 basis points compared to December 2024, which represents the lowest YoY inflation since August 2024. Food inflation dropped to 6.02% in January, its lowest level since August 2024. In December, food inflation stood at 8.39%.

Headline and food inflation in the rural sector fell to 4.64% (provisional) in January 2025, as against 5.76% in December 2024. Urban inflation saw a sharp fall from 4.58% in December to 3.87% (provisional) in January.

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