Retail inflation rises to 0.71% in November 2025; food inflation at –3.91%
All-India retail inflation based on the Consumer Price Index was 0.71% (provisional) in November 2025, up 46 basis points from October, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation said on 12 December 2025.
Summary
All-India retail inflation based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI, base 2012=100) was 0.71% (provisional) in November 2025, 46 basis points higher than in October 2025, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation on 12 December 2025. Food inflation measured by the Consumer Food Price Index was –3.91%, up 111 basis points from October. CPI inflation was 0.10% in rural areas and 1.40% in urban areas. The rise was mainly due to vegetables, egg, meat and fish, spices, and fuel and light.
Key facts
- Released
- 12 December 2025
- Headline CPI inflation
- 0.71% (provisional), +46 bps over October
- Food inflation (CFPI)
- –3.91%
- Rural / Urban
- 0.10% / 1.40%
- Base year
- 2012=100
Practice MCQs 2 questions
What was the all-India year-on-year CPI (General) inflation rate for November 2025 (provisional), released on 12 December 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 0.71%
PIB 2202940: headline CPI inflation for November 2025 was 0.71% (provisional), 46 basis points higher than October 2025. 1.40% was urban inflation and 2.95% housing inflation.
What was the all-India food inflation based on the Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI) in November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — –3.91%
PIB 2202940: all-India CFPI inflation was –3.91% (provisional); rural was –4.05% and urban –3.60%.