Planning Ministry has forecast a decline in rice prices in the coming months, citing government measures aimed at stabilising the economy.
The projection was made in the latest monthly economic update from the General Economics Division (GED) under the ministry.
The report says the country needs to accelerate private investment to restore economic stability and balance inflation control with trade and business growth.
According to the GED, inflation dropped to 8.29 percent in August — the lowest since July 2022 — after months of volatility. Between July and December 2024, inflation remained in double digits above 10 percent, marking the current decline as significant progress.
Food inflation has also stabilised at 7.6 percent for three consecutive months, compared to 14 percent in July 2024. GED attributed this improvement to effective policy measures.
On the broader economy, the report notes signs of external sector stability as of August 2025 but warns of sluggish domestic investment, revenue collection and development expenditure.
