Inflationary pressures on India’s agricultural and rural workforce showed a marked decline in April 2025, delivering some financial relief to low-income households.
As per the information provided by the Ministry of Labour and Employment, the annual inflation rate for agricultural workers (CPI-AL) decreased to 3.48 percent, while the rate for rural workers (CPI-RL) fell to 3.53 percent. This represents a notable improvement from April 2024, when the rates were 7.03 percent and 6.96 percent, respectively.
The decline is evident not just on a yearly scale but also in comparison to the preceding month. In March 2025, the CPI-AL was noted at 3.73 percent and the CPI-RL at 3.86 percent, reflecting a continuous decrease month over month. This persistent easing of inflation over the past six months has provided some relief to economically vulnerable rural populations.
