Food Prices News: Food prices rise up to 0.71% in November! Rising Inflation Alarm Bell for Consumers?

By Samira Vishwas On Dec 13, 2025

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Retail rates in November 0.71% above
Potential cost burden to consumers

Food Prices News: According to the National Statistics Office (NSO), food prices decreased by 3.91 percent in November 2025 from 5.02 percent in October. This fall Looking at the prices, it is seen that the rate of decline has slowed down significantly. As the pressure in the food sector increases Retail inflation in India rose. The country’s retail inflation rose marginally to 0.71 percent from just 0.25 percent in October. Inflation was at an all-time low. This increase was mainly due to increase in prices of daily necessities like vegetables, meat, fish, eggs, fuel and electricity.

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Rising pressure on food items has led to a steep rise in the prices of vegetables and eggs, while the prices of meat, fish and spices have also been rising steadily, putting additional burden on consumers’ pockets. Fuel and electricity inflation has also increased to 2.32% from 1.98%, affecting transport and production costs and ultimately affecting all commodity prices. Due to this, it is predicted that the customer’s pocket will be pinched. Similarly, if inflation continues to rise, it may also have a direct impact on India’s economy.

Depreciation of rupee is also an important reason for this inflation. Current fluctuations in the market, additional taxes imposed by the US, imports and exports from other countries are also affecting all these. However, the effect of all this is being seen on the common citizens and the business class.

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A record fall in October due to increased festive demand and GST cuts in some sectors, but now with factors such as festive demand, supply chain costs and increased duty on imported goods taking hold, retail inflation is likely to pick up gradually. However, it will be a big challenge for the government to keep inflation within a comfortable range by controlling food and fuel prices.