July CPI inflation sees sharp decline to 3.54%; lowest in nearly 5 years

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July 2024 CPI inflation: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation for the month of July eased sharply to 3.54%. This is the lowest retail inflation in 59 months or nearly 5 years according to the Ministry of Statistics data released today.
According to MoSPI data, the provisional inflation rate stands at 3.54% for the entire country, with rural areas experiencing a higher rate of 4.10% compared to 2.98% in urban regions.
Moreover, the All India Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI) reveals that food inflation in July 2024 has reached its lowest level since June 2023. The provisional year-on-year food inflation rate is 5.42% nationwide, with rural areas at 5.89% and urban areas at 4.63%.
In July 2024, all groups witnessed a reduction in inflation rates, with notable decreases observed in the vegetables, fruits, and spices subgroups.
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