In March 2025, CPI inflation declined to 3.34%’

Current Context: India's Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation for March 2025 was officially reported on April 15, 2025, by the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI).

• The inflation rate declined to 3.34%, marking its lowest level since August 2019.
• This drop was driven by a sharp reduction in food inflation, which fell to 2.69%, compared to 3.75% in February 2025.

Key Highlights:

• Headline Inflation: Declined by 27 basis points from February 2025's 3.61%.
• Food Inflation: Significant reduction in prices of vegetables, eggs, pulses, and other essentials.
• Rural vs Urban Trends: Rural inflation fell to 3.25%, while urban inflation slightly increased to 3.43%.
• Core Inflation: Marginally rose to 4.10%, driven by global uncertainties.

Question:

Q.1 What was India's Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate for March 2025 as reported by Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI)?
a) 3.34%
b) 3.61%
c) 3.75%
d) 2.69%

Answer: a) The CPI inflation rate for March 2025 declined to 3.34%, its lowest since August 2019, according to data released by Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI).