Thiruvananthapuram: Even as India’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation eased to 3.61%, Kerala continues to experience higher-than-average inflation, putting pressure on household budgets. The persistent rise in food, fuel, and essential commodities prices has contributed to the state’s elevated inflation levels.
While the national inflation decline is seen as a positive sign for economic stability, Kerala’s regional price pressures remain a concern. Analysts suggest that higher wages, supply chain disruptions, and increased demand for goods and services could be fueling the state’s inflation rate.
The easing CPI at the national level is expected to support consumer spending and may provide the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) with room to cut interest rates from its current 6.25% in the near future. However, experts warn that Kerala’s persistent inflation could offset some of these benefits for consumers in the state.
