In April 2025, India’s retail inflation, indicated by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), dropped to its lowest since July 2019 at 3.16%. This decrease further moderated from the 3.34% recorded in March 2025, demonstrating easing inflationary pressures in both food and non-food sectors.
Important Key Points
Headline Inflation: The all-India year-on-year CPI inflation rate for April 2025 stood at 3.16% (provisional), down by 18 basis points from March 2025’s 3.34%. This marks the lowest annual inflation since July 2019.
Food Inflation: The Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI) inflation was 1.78%, a significant drop from 2.69% in March 2025. Rural food inflation was 1.85%, and urban was 1.64%, both showing marked declines.
Rural vs Urban: Rural headline inflation fell to 2.92% (from 3.25% in March), and urban to 3.36% (from 3.43%). Food inflation in rural areas dropped to 1.85% (from 2.82%), and in urban to 1.64% (from 2.48%).
Major Contributors to Decline: The fall in inflation is attributed mainly to lower prices in vegetables, pulses, fruits, meat and fish, personal care, and cereals.
Other Categories:
- Housing inflation: 3.00% (urban only)
- Education inflation: 4.13%
- Health inflation: 4.25%
- Transport & Communication: 3.73%
- Fuel & Light: 2.92%
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Comparative Table: CPI, CFPI, and other category inflation – April 2025 vs March 2025
| Sector/Index | April 2025 (Prov.) | March 2025 (Final) |
|---|---|---|
| CPI (General) Rural | 2.92% | 3.25% |
| CPI (General) Urban | 3.36% | 3.43% |
| CPI (General) Rural+Urban Combined | 3.16% | 3.34% |
| CFPI Rural | 1.85% | 2.82% |
| CFPI Urban | 1.64% | 2.48% |
| Housing (Urban) | 3.00% | 3.03% |
| Education | 4.13% | 3.98% |
| Health | 4.25% | 4.26% |
| Transport & Comm. | 3.73% | 3.36% |
| Fuel & Light | 2.92% | 1.42% |
State-wise Combined CPI Inflation Rate – April 2025
| State/UT | April 2025 Index (Prov.) | April 2025 Inflation Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | 197.8 | 2.59% |
| Assam | 194.5 | 2.80% |
| Bihar | 188.2 | 2.90% |
| Chhattisgarh | 182.9 | 1.44% |
| Delhi | 172.2 | 1.77% |
| Gujarat | 183.7 | 2.51% |
| Haryana | 191.1 | 3.30% |
| Himachal Pradesh | 181.1 | 2.61% |
| Jharkhand | 181.3 | 1.79% |
| Karnataka | 203.6 | 4.26% |
| Kerala | 213.4 | 5.94% |
| Madhya Pradesh | 191.3 | 2.63% |
| Maharashtra | 189.2 | 3.56% |
| Odisha | 189.3 | 2.50% |
| Punjab | 185.6 | 4.09% |
| Rajasthan | 188.9 | 2.16% |
| Tamil Nadu | 200.2 | 3.41% |
| Telangana | 201.6 | 1.26% |
| Uttar Pradesh | 185.1 | 2.51% |
| Uttarakhand | 195.5 | 3.81% |
| West Bengal | 191.5 | 2.67% |
| Jammu & Kashmir* | 198.3 | 4.25% |
| All India | 192.6 | 3.16% |
Note:
- *Jammu & Kashmir includes Ladakh.
- These are combined (rural + urban) rates.
In April 2025, India experienced further reductions in inflation, with both general and food inflation rates reaching their lowest points in several years. This decrease was primarily due to declining prices in major *food categories and overall moderation in both rural and urban areas. Notably, food inflation witnessed a significant drop, falling below 2% for the first time since October 2021. Other sectors, including housing, education, health, and transport, also exhibited stable or moderate inflation rates, contributing to a comprehensive easing of inflationary pressures.
Reference Sources: Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation
