MONEY
Cars, bikes got cheaper, food got costlier in May
Consumer inflation reached 3.93% in May, which mean prices were that much higher over April 2025.
This is a significant jump from 3.48% inflation in April. Food inflation also saw a sharp spike at 4.78% from 4.2% in March.
Retail inflation is still under the RBI’s target of 4%, though analysts expect prices to rise over coming months.
What got cheaper, what got costlier?
- •WHAT GOT COSTLIER: 1) Food : 4.78% increase over May 2025. [Tomatoes, coconuts, ginger saw high inflation] 2) Restaurant services: 5.75% 3) Alcoholic beverages: 2.96% 4) Clothing: 3.42% 5) Healthcare: 1.49% 6) Housing, Electricity and Gas: 1.73% 7) Jewellery: Silver jewellery prices rose as much as 155%, while gold and diamond prices rose by 40.9%
- •WHAT GOT CHEAPER? 1) Cars: -7.19% 2) Motor cycles and scooters: -3.56 3) Some food prices: Prices of potato and peas prices fell year-on-year.
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