The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for July 2025, indicating a sharp cooling in retail inflation, which stood at 1.55% year-on-year, down from 2.10% in June 2025. This marks the lowest CPI inflation rate since June 2017, offering some relief for consumers and policymakers alike.
📉 Key Highlights from the July 2025 CPI Report:
🏷️ 1. Headline Inflation (CPI General):
- All-India inflation: 1.55% (July 2025 vs July 2024)
- Decline of 55 basis points from June 2025 (2.10%)
- At its lowest in over eight years
🍎 2. Food Inflation (CFPI):
- Overall: -1.76% (deflation)
- Rural: -1.74%
- Urban: -1.90%
- Sharp drop from -1.01% in June 2025
🟢 3. Key Factors Behind the Decline:
- Base effect from high food inflation in July 2024
- Price drops in:
- Vegetables
- Pulses & products
- Cereals
- Sugar and confectionery
- Eggs
- Transport & communication
- Education
📊 CPI & CFPI Inflation Summary Table (%):
| Category | July 2025 | June 2025 | July 2024 |
| CPI (Rural) | 1.18 | 1.72 | 4.10 |
| CPI (Urban) | 2.05 | 2.56 | 3.03 |
| CPI (Combined) | 1.55 | 2.10 | 3.60 |
| CFPI (Rural) | -1.74 | -0.87 | 5.89 |
| CFPI (Urban) | -1.90 | -1.17 | 4.63 |
| CFPI (Combined) | -1.76 | -1.01 | 5.42 |
🏠 Sector-Wise Highlights:
- 🏠 Housing:
Urban inflation remained steady at 3.17%, marginally down from 3.18% in June. - 🎓 Education:
Inflation moderated to 4.00%, down from 4.37% in June. - 🩺 Health:
Saw a slight increase to 4.57% from 4.38% in June. - 🚗 Transport & Communication:
Notable cooling to 2.12%, down from 3.90% in June. - 🔥 Fuel & Light:
Rose slightly to 2.67%, from 2.55% in June.
🔍 Monthly Index Movement (July over June 2025):
| Index Type | CPI (Combined) | CFPI (Combined) |
| % Change | 0.93% | 2.03% |
Despite the year-on-year decline in food prices, monthly CFPI rose due to short-term price movement, possibly linked to seasonal demand or supply adjustments.
📆 Next CPI Release:
The CPI data for August 2025 will be published on September 12, 2025.
For detailed CPI tables and annexures, visit the official websites:
🔗 www.cpi.mospi.gov.in or
🔗 esankhyiki.mospi.gov.in