India CPI Analysis: April 2025
Headline inflation at 3.16% - lowest since July 2019
3.16%
Headline Inflation
↓ 18 bps from March
1.78%
Food Inflation
↓ 91 bps from March
2.92%
Headline Rural Inflation
vs. 3.36% Urban
3.36%
Headline Urban Inflation
Sector-wise Inflation Analysis
Education and Transport & Communication show uptick while Housing and Health remain stable
Housing
Urban Only3.00%
-0.03 pts from March
Education
Rural+Urban4.13%
+0.15 pts from March
Health
Rural+Urban4.25%
-0.01 pts from March
Transport
Rural+Urban3.73%
+0.37 pts from March
Fuel & Light
Rural+Urban2.92%
+1.50 pts from March
Key Insights
State-wise Inflation Analysis
Kerala leads with highest inflation rate at 5.94%, followed by Southern and Northern states
Top 5 States by Inflation
Kerala
South India
5.94%
Karnataka
South India
4.26%
Jammu & Kashmir
North India
4.25%
Punjab
North India
4.09%
Uttarakhand
North India
3.81%
National Average: 3.16%
All top 5 states have inflation rates above the national average
Regional Inflation Distribution
Key Regional Insights
Southern states show higher inflation with Kerala topping at 5.94%
Northern states Punjab (4.09%) and J&K (4.25%) follow closely
Most eastern states report below-average inflation rates
Urban centers like Delhi (1.77%) show significantly lower inflation
Analysis based on states with >50 lakh population as per Census 2011
Base Year: 2012=100
Source: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
Data released on 13th May, 2025
Key Item Price Analysis
Major price movements show significant inflation in oils & fats, fruits, and personal care products
Inflation Rates by Item Category
Key Price Movement Insights
Oils & Fats: Highest inflation at 17.42%, driven by global supply constraints
Vegetables: Largest price drop at -10.98% due to improved harvest
Personal Care: Significant rise of 12.90% affecting household budgets
Pulses & Products: Continued deflation at -5.23% easing food costs
Notable Price Changes
Highest Inflation
Oils & Fats
Highest among food categories
Fruits
Seasonal impact on prices
Personal Care & Effects
Rising cost of grooming & hygiene
Price Decreases
Vegetables
Improved harvest & supplies
Pulses & Products
Improved domestic production
Spices
Easing after previous peak
Comparison: April 2025 vs April 2024
Base Year: 2012=100
Source: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
Data released on 13th May, 2025