Consumer Price Index Numbers for April 2025

New Delhi: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) numbers for April 2025. The CPI is a critical indicator that tracks changes in the average prices of a basket of goods and services over time, offering valuable insights into the inflationary pressures on households. The latest release reveals important trends in price movement for both urban and rural sectors, with food prices witnessing a notable decline and overall inflation rates showing signs of moderation.

Key Highlights:

Headline Inflation:

• The year-on-year inflation rate for the All India Consumer Price Index (CPI) in April 2025, compared to April 2024, stands at 3.16% (provisional).

• This represents a decline of 18 basis points from March 2025, making it the lowest inflation rate observed since July 2019.

Food Inflation:

• The All India Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI) for April 2025 shows a year-on-year inflation rate of 1.78%.

  • Rural: 1.85%

  • Urban: 1.64%

• A significant decline of 91 basis points is observed in food inflation compared to March 2025, marking the lowest food inflation since October 2021.

• Key Contributors to the Decline:

  • Vegetables, Pulses & Products, Fruits, Meat & Fish, Personal Care & Effects, and Cereals & Products experienced notable reductions in inflation rates.

Rural Inflation:

• Headline inflation in rural areas decreased to 2.92% in April 2025 from 3.25% in March 2025.

• The food inflation in rural areas fell to 1.85% from 2.82% in March 2025.

Urban Inflation:

• Headline inflation in urban areas decreased slightly to 3.36% from 3.43% in March 2025.

• Food inflation in urban areas saw a more significant drop, falling from 2.48% in March 2025 to 1.64% in April 2025.

Sector-wise Inflation Breakdown:

Housing Inflation:

• The year-on-year housing inflation for April 2025 stands at 3.00%, a slight decrease from 3.03% in March 2025.

  • Note: Housing inflation data is only compiled for the urban sector.

Education Inflation:

• The education inflation rate for April 2025 stands at 4.13%, which is a slight increase from 3.98% in March 2025.

Health Inflation:

• Health inflation in April 2025 stands at 4.25%, showing a minor decrease from 4.26% in March 2025.

Transport & Communication Inflation:

• Inflation for the Transport & Communication sector stands at 3.73% in April 2025, up from 3.36% in March 2025.

Fuel & Light Inflation:

• The inflation rate for Fuel & Light increased to 2.92% in April 2025, a sharp rise from 1.42% in March 2025.

Monthly and Year-on-Year Inflation Rates:

Month-on-Month Changes (March 2025 to April 2025):

• CPI (General):

  • Rural: Increased by 0.05%

  • Urban: Increased by 0.53%

  • Combined: Increased by 0.31%

• CFPI (Food Prices):

  • Rural: Decreased by -0.36%

  • Urban: Increased by 0.20%

  • Combined: Decreased by -0.15%

Regional and State-wise Inflation Rates:

• The press release provides a breakdown of inflation rates for various states and Union Territories.

• States with the highest year-on-year inflation rates for April 2025 are highlighted, showing regional disparities in inflation patterns.

Response Rate for Data Collection:

• Field Operations Division (NSO) collected price data from 1114 urban markets and 1181 villages, ensuring comprehensive coverage across all states and Union Territories.

  • Rural markets: 100% coverage

  • Urban markets: 98.6% coverage

  • Market-wise data reporting: 89.4% for rural and 92.3% for urban areas.

Next Release Date:

• The next release for the CPI for May 2025 will be on June 12, 2025, or the next working day if June 12 is a holiday.

Detailed Data Annexure:

• Annexures provide detailed data, including inflation rates at the group and sub-group level for rural, urban, and combined indices, as well as for various sub-categories of goods and services.

Conclusion:

The CPI data for April 2025 reflects a positive shift in inflation trends, with a significant reduction in food inflation, particularly in rural areas. The overall decline in the headline inflation rate to 3.16% is indicative of a cooling of price pressures, which will likely have positive implications for consumer purchasing power. While certain sectors like Fuel & Light and Transport & Communication are seeing some inflationary pressures, the overall trajectory seems to be heading toward a more stable inflationary environment. The next CPI release, scheduled for June 12, 2025, will provide further insights into these evolving trends.

For more detailed information, the Ministry’s website offers access to comprehensive reports on CPI and inflation data.

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