India's retail inflation rose to a three-month high of 1.33% in December 2025, up from 0.71% in November, driven by increased prices for vegetables, personal care items, and other essentials. Despite this uptick, inflation remained below the Reserve Bank of India's lower tolerance band for the fourth consecutive month. Food prices continued to decline year-on-year, though at a slower pace, contributing to the overall subdued inflation. This marks the last CPI release with the 2012 base year, with a new series set to be published from January.