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India's December inflation at 3-month high, 2025 average prices lowest in 12 years

January 12, 2026

India's consumer price inflation reached 1.33% in December, marking a three-month high. Despite this increase, inflation has remained below the Reserve Bank of India's target of 2-4% for 11 consecutive months, largely due to rising food prices and diminishing base effects.

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Key Highlights

December inflation in India rose to 1.33%.
This is the highest inflation rate in three months.
Inflation has been below the RBI's target for 11 consecutive months.
Rising food prices and fading base effects contributed to the increase.
2025 average prices are projected to be the lowest in 12 years.

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India's December inflation at 3-month high, 2025 average prices lowest in 12 years

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India's December inflation at 3-month high, 2025 average prices lowest in 12 years

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