India’s retail inflation declined to 2.2% in 2025, marking a 12-year low. Food prices slipped into deflation at –0.2%, the first such instance since 2014. However, the relief was uneven. 17 states and union territories recorded inflation above the national average, highlighting growing regional disparities.
This infographic explains these uneven inflation trends through data and shows how inflation directly impacts investments and savings, even when headline numbers appear benign.

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