ACs, cars got cheaper, food got costlier in April

FINANCE

Consumer inflation reached 3.48% in April, which mean prices were that much higher over April 2025.

This is a slight jump from 3.4% inflation in March. Food inflation, however, saw a sharp spike at 4.2% from 3.87% in March.

Retail inflation is still under the RBI’s target of 4%, though analysts expect prices to rise over coming months.

What's in it for you?

•WHAT GOT COSTLIER: 1) Food : 4.2% increase over April 2025. [Tomatoes, coconuts, cauliflowers saw high inflation] 2) Restaurant services: 4.2% 3) Alcoholic beverages: 3.27% 4) Clothing: 2.8% 5) Healthcare: 1.64% 6) Housing, Electricity and Gas: 1.71% 7) Jewellery: Silver jewellery prices rose as much as 144%, while gold and diamond prices rose by 40.7%
•WHAT GOT CHEAPER? 1) Cars: -7.12% 2) Some food prices: Prices of onion, potato and peas prices fell year-on-year 3) Air Conditioners: -5% 4) Transport: -0.01% 5) Footwear: -0.12%

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