Consumer Price Index Report for October 2025

The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation has released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) numbers for October 2025, indicating a headline inflation rate of 0.25%, the lowest in the current CPI series. Food inflation has significantly decreased to -5.02%, attributed to the reduction in GST and favorable base effects. Both rural and urban sectors have shown declines in inflation rates, with rural inflation at -0.25% and urban inflation at 0.88%. The report highlights various inflation rates across sectors including housing, education, health, and transport.

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APEDA Launches First Sea Shipment of Botanical-Infused Millet Foods to New Zealand

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the maiden sea shipment of botanical-infused, ready-to-cook millet functional foods from Karnataka to New Zealand. This milestone underscores the expanding opportunities for India's millet-based agricultural exports, bolstered by participation in APEDA-supported international trade fairs. Source: Original Link