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According to the Nomura report, December's headline inflation rose to 1.3 per cent year-on-year from 0.7 per cent in November. While this figure fell below consensus expectations, the uptick was driven by easing food price deflation and the fading of favourable base effects.

Nomura sees inflation gradually edging higher under new CPI series

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The process for base revision of macro-economic indicators&nbsp;— CPI, IIP and GDP — has reached at an advanced stage, and the new series of GDP with base year 2022-23 will be released on February 27, 2026, according to the government.

Base revision of macro-economic indicators at advanced stage, new GDP series on February 27

At the start of December there was a price hike of tomato, onion, and potato, with tomato still being 5.5 per cent more expensive than at the same time last year.

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India's retail inflation is projected to fall further in October 2025, supported by a high base effect, easing food prices, and the continuing impact of GST rationalisation, according to a Union Bank of India report. The report expects food inflation to stay in the negative zone through the winter months, keeping overall price pressures subdued.

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SBI has suggested that the RBI should consider a 25 bps rate cut in its September MPC meeting, citing easing inflation and the scope for further moderation.

SBI flags 25 bps cut as RBI's best option in September MPC

India's retail inflation inched up to 2.07 per cent&nbsp;in August from 1.61 per cent&nbsp;in July, according to MoSPI data released through PIB. Food inflation stayed negative at -0.69 per cent.

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A new report by Elara Capital expects FY26 consumer price index (CPI) inflation to fall at least 30 basis points below the RBI’s projection of 3.7 percent.

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India's household savings continued their downward trajectory for the third straight year, slipping to 18.1 per cent of GDP in financial year 2024 (FY24), as per CareEdge Ratings.&nbsp;The report added that Gross domestic savings declined to 30.7 per cent of GDP in FY24 from 32.2 per cent in FY15.

Household savings in India drop to 18.1% of GDP in FY24: CareEdge Ratings

Lower trailing inflation driven by decelerating food prices opens up room for additional easing. “We update our monetary policy outlook to add one more 25bps rate cut by the RBI, in light of lower than anticipated headline inflation prints for two consecutive months ( January and February),” the report mentioned.

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India's consumer price inflation (CPI) is expected to decline to 4.1 per cent for February 2025, according to a report by the Bank of Baroda (BoB).&nbsp;However, the report cautioned that certain factors could keep food prices elevated, such as rising global edible oil prices, inflationary tariff policies, and an anticipated hotter summer.

India's retail inflation may ease to 4.1% in February, food prices remain a concern: BoB Report

Retail inflation cools to 4.31% in January, beating estimates as food prices ease; RBI projects further moderation, bringing relief to households and boosting economic stability.

Domestic retail inflation eases to 4.31% in January as food prices cool

MoSPI launched the CPI series for rural, urban, and mixed sectors in 2011, starting with 2010 as the base year. The base year serves as a reference point, and the CPI for each month reflects price changes compared to that year. The base year was then changed to 2012.

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India's headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation is projected to settle around 4.7-4.8 per cent for FY25, driven by a favorable statistical base, easing food inflation, and stable global commodity prices, according to Bank of Baroda (BoB) report.

India's CPI inflation to ease to 4.7-4.8% in FY25, driven by lower food prices: Report

Consumer Inflation Data: Official data released at 4 pm on Tuesday showed that retail inflation in the country—also known as consumer inflation—stood at&nbsp;6.21 per cent in October, higher than 5.49 per cent the previous month.&nbsp;

Consumer inflation worsens to 6.21% in October from 5.49% in previous month

The Ministry of Statistics has decided to advance the timings of the release of data on Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Index of Industrial Production (IIP) by 90 minutes each to 4 pm. Currently, each data set is released at 5:30 pm on the 12th day of each month under certain conditions. Data on CPI is released at 5:30 on the next working day if the 12th falls on a holiday and on IIP at the same time the previous day if 12th falls on a holiday.&nbsp;

Retail inflation, factory output data to be released at 4 pm instead of 5:30 pm

The retail inflation rates for farm and rural workers were 7.02 per cent and 7.04 per cent, respectively, in June this year.

Retail inflation rates for farm, rural workers ease in July

US consumer inflation was recorded at an annual&nbsp;2.9 per cent in July, marking a month-on-month increase of 0.2 per cent - or 20 bps, data released on Wednesday showed.

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Consumer Inflation (CPI) Data:&nbsp;&nbsp;Official data released on Monday showed that&nbsp;retail inflation - or consumer inflation - in the country eased to 3.54 per cent in July from 5.08 per cent the previous month. Consumer inflation - determined by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) - is the rate of increase in the retail prices of a basket of goods and services.

Retail inflation eases to 3.54% in July, lowest in nearly 5 years; here is what latest reading means for consumers

According to the Nomura report, December's headline inflation rose to 1.3 per cent year-on-year from 0.7 per cent in November. While this figure fell below consensus expectations, the uptick was driven by easing food price deflation and the fading of favourable base effects.

Inflation based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) remained below the Reserve Bank of India’s lower tolerance limit for the fourth consecutive month in December 2025

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At the start of December there was a price hike of tomato, onion, and potato, with tomato still being 5.5 per cent more expensive than at the same time last year.

India's retail inflation is projected to fall further in October 2025, supported by a high base effect, easing food prices, and the continuing impact of GST rationalisation, according to a Union Bank of India report. The report expects food inflation to stay in the negative zone through the winter months, keeping overall price pressures subdued.

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