Current Affairs - Economy - Discussion

India’s retail inflation dropped to 1.54% in September 2025, the lowest level recorded in the past eight years. This decline from 2.07% in August 2025 was driven by easing food prices and sustained deflation in essential food items. Rural inflation was recorded at 1.07%, while urban inflation stood at 2.04%, reflecting a broad-based moderation across segments. Food inflation remained negative for the fourth consecutive month at -2.28%, the lowest since December 2018. This sharp decline indicates improved supply conditions, stable fuel prices, and effective monetary and fiscal measures to control price pressures.