New Delhi: India’s Consumer Price Index (CPI)-based retail inflation dropped sharply to 1.54 percent in September 2025, as per data released by the National Statistics Office (NSO). This is the lowest inflation rate recorded since June 2017, offering relief to both consumers and the government. Compared to August 2025, headline inflation fell by 53 basis points.

Food Prices See Major Fall

One of the biggest reasons behind the fall in overall inflation was the decline in food prices. Items like vegetables, pulses, cereals, fruits, oil, eggs, and even fuel and light saw a drop in prices. This led to a 164 basis point decrease in food inflation compared to August. In urban areas, food inflation stood at -2.47 percent, while in rural areas, it was 2.17 percent. Overall, this was the lowest

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