Retail inflation stays at 1.33 Pc in Dec 2025 as food prices shows deflationary trends

Key Highlights

• However, items including vegetables (3.2 per cent), eggs (2.7 per cent), meat and fish (2.1 per cent) and spices (4.4 per cent) registered modest increase during the month.
• Inflation in rural areas rose to 0.73 per cent in December from 0.53 per cent in November, while urban inflation increased to 1.96 per cent from 1.28 per cent over the same period.
• The rise in rural inflation was driven mainly by higher prices of food and personal care items, while urban inflation was supported by housing and service-related costs.
• Housing inflation stood at 2.92 per cent, slightly lower than 2.99 per cent in November, indicating moderation in rental price pressures.
• Inflation in education was recorded at 4.04 per cent, while health inflation came in at 3.83 per cent, reflecting steady increases in these essential services.