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India’s consumer food price inflation fell sharply to -3.91% year-on-year in November 2025, marking a steep decline from previous months. The downturn was led by lower prices of vegetables, pulses, and edible oils, signaling easing cost pressures for households and offering a positive cue for RBI’s inflation management narrative.
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In a welcome development for consumers and policymakers, India’s consumer price-based food inflation dropped to -3.91% in November from a positive reading earlier in the year. The fall reflects seasonal corrections in vegetable prices, softening global commodity costs, and improved domestic supply conditions across key food categories.
Key Highlights
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Sharp Decline: November’s -3.91% marks one of the steepest monthly drops in food inflation this year.
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Sector Drivers: Major contributors included a correction in vegetable and edible oil prices and stable cereal supplies.
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Policy Implication: The reading could support the RBI’s stance on maintaining policy rates, reinforcing inflation stability.
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Consumer Impact: Lower food costs are expected to ease rural spending strain and boost consumption sentiment during the festive quarter.
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Macroeconomic Signal: Sustained moderation in food prices may help anchor headline CPI closer to the central bank’s comfort zone.
Source: Data from the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI) and Reuters economic dispatches.
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