RBI Survey: Indian Households Expect Inflation to Ease Further

• Indian households expect inflation pressures to continue easing, according to the RBI's latest survey.
• The RBI's Households’ Inflation Expectations Survey, conducted in November 2025, showed a notable softening in inflation expectations.
• Current median inflation perception declined significantly by 80 basis points to 6.6%.
• Inflation expectations for the next three months and one year ahead softened by 50 bps and 70 bps, respectively.
• Fewer households now anticipate price increases across various product groups, including food, non-food items, and services.

Why It Matters: Easing inflation expectations could improve household financial stability.