New Delhi, Nov. 12 -- The retail inflation in October eased to 0.25pc, lowest level in the current series that began in 2013, down from 1.44pc in September. The moderation was led by a continued decline in food prices.
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry said the food index fell to -5.02pc in October from -2.3pc in the previous month, reflecting a broad-based softening in key staples and edible items.
Year-on-year inflation rate based on Consumer Food Price Index for October, 2025 over October, 2024 is -5.02% (Provisional). Corresponding inflation rates for rural and urban are (-) 4.85pc and (-) 5.18pc, respectively, the data released by the ministry said.
It further said the decline in headline inflation and food inflation during the ...