CPI inflation expected to moderate in October

8 Nov 2025 · 07:12 ISTpre-market1 source ↓written by the desknot a recommendation

in September: 1.5%
in the Bank: 3.6% drop

Economists predict that CPI inflation will moderate to 0.4%-0.6% in October, down from 1.5% in September, aided by a favorable base. The decline in food inflation, particularly in vegetables, is attributed to a 3.6% drop in the Bank of Baroda Essential Commodities Index. Increased mandi arrivals of key vegetables support this trend.

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CPI inflation expected to moderate in October

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