Current Affairs - Economy - Discussion

India’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) retail inflation increased slightly to 0.71% in November 2025, up from 0.25% in October. The rise was primarily due to easing food deflation, which moderated from -5.02% to -3.91%. While rural inflation turned positive at 0.10% and urban inflation increased to 1.4%, the overall CPI inflation reflects a modest uptick driven by seasonal increases in vegetables, pulses, fruits, eggs, and meat & fish. The moderation of the base effect contributed to this rise, signaling a gradual recovery in price levels after a period of very low inflation.