September 2025 Inflation Data: India’s inflation cooled significantly in September 2025, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) showing a year-on-year increase of just 1.54 per cent, the lowest since June 2017.

This marks a sharp decline of 53 basis points from August 2025, signalling easing price pressures across the country.

Food Inflation Remains Negative

The slowdown is largely due to falling food prices and favourable base effects, providing relief to consumers.

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Food inflation remained in negative territory for the fourth consecutive month, reflecting declining costs of essential items.

The All India Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI) registered a contraction of 2.28 per cent in September 2025.

Rural vs Urban Food Price Trends

Rural areas saw

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