India's inflation hits record low: What it means for you
India's retail inflation just dropped to 0.25% in October 2025—its lowest point in a decade and way below what experts predicted.
This is the seventh straight month inflation has stayed comfortably under the RBI's 6% ceiling, which is a big deal for anyone keeping an eye on prices.
Food prices, especially veggies, have been falling hard
The main reason for this cool-down? Food prices, especially veggies, have been falling hard—double-digit drops for half a year now.
Since food makes up about half of what goes into measuring inflation, that's had a huge impact.
Plus, recent cuts to GST rates gave prices another nudge down.
RBI's interest rate outlook is changing
With the RBI now expecting average inflation at just 2.6% in FY26 (even lower than their last forecast), there's talk of possible interest rate cuts ahead.
But they're still watching out for global issues that could shake things up, like conflicts or trade troubles.