Food Inflation in india
Food Inflation in India: Key Updates
Latest Release
April, 2025
Actual
2.69%
Previous
3.75%
- Food Inflation: The year-on-year food inflation rate based on the All India Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI) for March 2025 is 2.69% (provisional).
- Previous Month: In February 2025, the food inflation rate was 3.75%.
- CFPI Index: The All India CFPI index for March 2025 is 186.6.
- Indication: The decrease in food inflation indicates a significant easing of price pressures on essential food items across the country.
- Reasons for Change: The decline is mainly attributed to falling prices of vegetables, eggs, pulses, meat & fish, cereals & products, and milk & products.
- Impact on People: Lower food inflation reduces the cost burden on consumers, especially for low- and middle-income households, as food constitutes a major part of their expenses.
- Impact on Market: A sharp drop in food inflation supports expectations of further monetary policy easing and can boost consumer sentiment and spending, while also helping to maintain the central bank’s inflation target.
Please Note: Data published in April represents the inflation rate for March. This is because it is calculated and reported for the previous month after analyzing price changes.
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Food Inflation overview
In India, food inflation is tracked through the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which keeps an eye on how the prices of essential food items change over time. It’s a key measure that helps us understand the cost of living and overall economic stability. Within the CPI, there’s a specific sub-index called the Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI) that hones in exclusively on food prices.
CFPI includes the price changes of commonly consumed food items such as Cereals (like rice and wheat), Vegetables, Fruits, Dairy products (milk, cheese, butter), Meat and fish, and other food staples. When CFPI rises, it means food prices are increasing, making daily expenses higher for consumers. When it falls, food becomes more affordable.
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