CPI inflation at 2.07% in August 2025, under RBI’s 4% target
Why in the news
NSO data showed retail inflation edging up in August 2025, though it stayed far below the central bank’s comfort level.
Key facts
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| CPI inflation, August 2025 | 2.07% |
| CPI inflation, July 2025 | 1.61% |
| Average for July-August (part of Q2) | 1.84% |
| RBI’s earlier projection for the period | 2.1% |
| RBI target | 4% |
- Inflation measured by the Consumer Price Index, reported by the National Statistics Office.
- It has remained below the 4% target since February 2025.
Exam angle
- Data agency: NSO; index: CPI.
- Rise of about 0.46 percentage points month on month.