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THE CORE OF INFLATION

India’s RBI navigates rising core inflation (4.2%) despite low headline (3.2%) and food inflation (1.8%) in April 2025. Favorable monsoons, global food price drops, and stable oil prices ease pressures. After two repo rate cuts to 6%, the RBI may prioritize growth, but persistent core inflation could prompt caution.

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RBI’s interest rate decisions are now influenced by rising core inflation, despite softening food inflation due to favorable monsoon and global trends.

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