India’s retail inflation may fall to multi-year low in October:Onion prices crash 52%; find out how much other veggies become cheaper in last 1 year

The government of India is expected to publish the Consumer Price Index (CPI) based inflation data for the month of October 2025 at 4 pm on Wednesday, 12 November 2025. The retail inflation is expected to fall to historical lows this time. The state-owned lender, the Bank of Baroda estimates that October inflation figures could fall in the range of 0.4-0.6%. India experienced a 1.5% annual rise in prices of goods in September 2025. Retail Inflation Trends in last 13 months: The inflation figures have remained below the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) target of 4% for the last eight straight months running into September on the back of fall in vegetable prices. How much have veggie prices corrected in India? Source: Department of Consumer Affairs According to the Department of Consumer Affairs, the vegetable prices in the country have fallen by up to 52% in the last one year. Potatoes and tomatoes have become cheaper by 27% and onion by 52%. Onion prices have halved in 1 year: Onion rates in the country have halved in the last one year falling to an average of ₹26.84 per kg from ₹55.7 per kg. Other food items that have become cheaper in last 1 year: Pulses prices have fallen considerably in as many days. Vegetables inflation had fallen in negative territory last month: According to the MoSPI, veggie prices had reduced 21% in September 2025 from September 2024. Likewise, pulses have become cheaper by over 15% during the same period. Veg thali cost declines 17%: