Education Inflation in india

• Education Inflation: As of April 2025, the provisional year-on-year inflation rate for the education component of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) has reached 4.13%. This increase indicates that the cost of educational expenses is continuing to rise compared to the prior month, signaling an ongoing upward trend in this sector.
• Previous Month: In March 2025, education inflation was 3.98%.
• Indication: The increase in education inflation signals persistent upward pressure on education-related expenses, including tuition fees, school supplies, and other educational services.
• Reasons for Change: This rise is attributed to ongoing fee revisions in private educational institutions and higher costs for educational materials and services.
• Impact on People: Elevated education inflation increases the financial burden on households, particularly affecting middle- and low-income families, and may limit access to quality education.
• Impact on Market: Sustained increases in education costs could influence policy discussions on education affordability and affect sectors such as private schools, coaching centers, and educational publishing, while also impacting household spending patterns.

Above mentioned rate is combined education inflation for both rural and urban sectors.

Please Note: Data published in May represents the inflation rate for April. This is because it is calculated and reported for the previous month after analyzing price changes.