CHENNAI: India’s retail inflation eased sharply to 0.25 percent in October 2025, marking the lowest level in the current Consumer Price Index (CPI) series. The steep fall from 1.54 percent in September was driven by a combination of lower food prices, supply-side easing, and GST rate cuts that reduced the cost of several essential items.

According to data from the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), food inflation turned negative at -5.02 percent, significantly pulling down the overall index. Prices of vegetables, cereals, and pulses recorded notable declines due to improved arrivals and favourable weather conditions. The drop was also aided by a strong base effect, as food prices were unusually high during the same period last year.

The GST rate rationalisation,

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