The fall in WPI-based inflation in January wasn’t a surprise to experts, as a drop in food prices was expected with the arrival of fresh harvests

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 drops to 4.31% in January, with food prices rising 6%, marking slowest uptick since August 2024.

India's wholesale inflation eased to 2.31% in January from 2.37% in December, driven by changes in food prices. Retail inflation also dropped to a five-month low of 4.31% in January. The Reserve Bank of India expects inflation to further decline in the next fiscal year,

Retail inflation cools to 4.31% in January, beating estimates as food prices ease; RBI projects further moderation, bringing relief to households and boosting economic stability.