India's retail inflation eases to 5-month low

India's inflation falls for third straight month to 4.31% in January, making case for further monetary easing
This could clear the way for another rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India, which slashed rates from 6.5% to 6.25% after its monetary policy meeting on Feb. 7.
India's inflation cools to lower-than-expected 4.31% in January
This could clear the way for another rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India, which slashed rates from 6.5% to 6.25% after its monetary policy meeting on Feb. 7.
Analysts react to India’s retail inflation easing to five-month low in January
India's retail inflation eased to a five-month low of 4.31% in January from 5.22% in December as food price inflation declined, government data released on Wednesday showed.
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The Consumer Price Index (CPI)-based retail inflation slowed to a five-month low of 4.31 per cent in January from 5.22 per cent in December, aided by a slowdown in food prices, data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) said on Wednesday.
India's retail inflation eases to 5-month low, boosting rate cut hopes
India's retail inflation slowed to a five-month low in January as food price inflation eased, boosting the odds of another rate cut in the South Asian economy where growth is slowing amid the escalating threat of a global trade war.
Retail inflation slows to 5-month low to 4.31% in January
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra stated last week that the central bank remains vigilant regarding inflationary pressures and will monitor the impact of rupee depreciation on local prices.
India's Retail Inflation Drops To 4.31% In January
A Reuters poll had earlier projected January inflation at 4.6 per cent, indicating a continued decline that brings inflation closer to the middle of the RBI's tolerance band of 2-6 per cent
Jan retail inflation eases to 4.31%, industrial output grows 3.2% in Dec
Dec retail inflation eased to 4-month low at 5.22 per cent, while industrial output in November grew to 5.2 per cent
India’s retail inflation eases to a five month low of 4.31% in Jan as food prices moderate
India's retail inflation eased to 4.31% in January 2025, down from 5.22% in December, primarily due to slowing food price rises. This decline was better than the Reuters poll estimate of 4.6% and offers relief to households heavily impacted by food costs.
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