RBI survey shows urban households less worried about inflation
Urban families across 19 cities are feeling a bit more relaxed about rising prices, according to an RBI survey.
Between May and July 2025, people's perception of current inflation dropped from 7.7% to 7.2%, showing growing optimism about costs.
Future price expectations cool off
Expectations for future price increases have also cooled off.
Households now think prices will go up less over the next three months (down to 8.3%) and even over the next year (now at 9%).
This points to a broader sense that inflation pressures are easing.
Age, job, city differences
The survey found some differences depending on age, job, and city.
Retirees expected higher inflation (9.6%), while daily wage workers were less worried (8.1%).
Bhopal residents braced for steeper hikes (11.2%), but folks in Ahmedabad were much more optimistic at just 5.4%.
Food prices may not rise as much
The RBI says these results reflect how people feel based on what they buy—not the bank's official forecast.
Fewer households now expect food prices to rise, hinting at a little relief for many budgets across different backgrounds and regions.