Consumer Price Index CPI in India increased to 194.20 points in June from 193 points in May of 2025. This dataset provides - India Consumer Price Index (CPI) - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Inflation Rate in India decreased to 2.82 percent in May from 3.16 percent in April of 2025. This dataset provides - India Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Price Index (CPI) in India, May, 2025 The most recent value is 193 index points as of May 2025, an increase compared to the previous value of 192.6 index points. Historically, the average for India from January 2011 to May 2025 is 140.6514 index points. The minimum of 88.4 index points was recorded in February 2011, while the maximum of 196.8 index points was reached in October 2024. | TheGlobalEconomy.com

India IN: Consumer Price Index (CPI): YoY data was reported at 4.035 % in 2026. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4.196 % for 2025. India IN: Consumer Price Index (CPI): YoY data is updated yearly, averaging 5.932 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2026, with 37 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 13.399 % in 1991 and a record low of 3.383 % in 1999. India IN: Consumer Price Index (CPI): YoY data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.OECD.EO: Consumer and Wholesale Price Index: Forecast: Non OECD Member: Annual. CPI_YTYPCT- Headline inflation The CPI year-on-year changes is a measure of inflation

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This layer shows All India Consumer Price Index Numbers (2011-21).Data Source: https://www.indiabudget.gov.in/economicsurvey/doc/stat/tab43.pdfThis web layer is offered by Esri India, for ArcGIS Online subscribers. If you have any questions or comments, please let us know via content@esri.in.Notes: Weights of CPI-IW for food & non-food with base 2001=100 are 46.20% & 53.80% respectively and with base 2016=100 are 39.17% & 60.83% respectively. CPI- New Series (Rural, Urban & Combined) with base 2010=100 was introduced w.e.f. January 2011. The CPI-UNME has since been totally discontinued. CPI- New Series figures from 2013-14 is based on new base 2012=100. CPI- New Series figures for April and May 2020 are imputed indices released by NSO. CPI for Industrial Workers figures from September 2020 is based on new base 2016=100 CPI for Industrial Workers figure for 2020-21 is based on old base 2001=100 P: Provisional

The combined consumer price index across India was 192.9 as of July 2024. Rural India registered a higher CPI as compared to urban India. The rural CPI has consistently stayed above than urban CPI during the recorded period. CPI measures the overall change in prices of goods and services for consumers.

India Consumer Price Index (CPI): Miscellaneous: Transport and Communication data was reported at 172.200 2012=100 in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 171.900 2012=100 for Feb 2025. India Consumer Price Index (CPI): Miscellaneous: Transport and Communication data is updated monthly, averaging 120.200 2012=100 from Jan 2011 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 171 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 172.200 2012=100 in Mar 2025 and a record low of 90.300 2012=100 in Jan 2011. India Consumer Price Index (CPI): Miscellaneous: Transport and Communication data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.QG003: Memo Items: Consumer Price Index.

As of January 2025, consumer price index (CPI) inflation in India eased to **** percent from **** percent in the previous month. January marks the third straight month that the inflation stayed below the *** percent upper tolerance band of reserve Bank of India. CPI is the main measure of inflation in India.

Explanation of CPI and the Dataset:

What is CPI?

CPI (Consumer Price Index) measures the average change in prices over time that consumers pay for a basket of goods and services. It is a key indicator of inflation and is used by governments and central banks to monitor price stability and for inflation targeting. Components: The construction of CPI involves two main components: Weighting Diagrams: These represent the consumption patterns of households. Price Data: This is collected at regular intervals to track changes in prices.

Role of the Central Statistics Office (CSO):

The CSO, under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, is responsible for releasing CPI data. The indices are released for Rural, Urban, and Combined sectors for all-India and individual States/UTs.

Dataset Alignment:

Sectors: The dataset includes a "Sector" column that categorizes data into "Rural," "Urban," and "Rural+Urban," aligning with the CPI data released by the CSO. Time Period: The "Year" and "Name" (which appears to represent months) columns in the dataset track the data over time, consistent with the monthly release schedule by the CSO starting from January 2011. State/UT Data: Each column corresponding to a state or union territory likely represents the CPI values for that region. The numeric values under each state/UT column represent the CPI index values, with a base of 2010=100. Purpose: This data can be used to analyze inflation trends, price stability, and the impact on economic policies, such as adjustments to dearness allowance for employees. Practical Use of This Data: Inflation Analysis: By examining the changes in CPI values across different states, analysts can study regional inflation trends and compare them to the national average. Policy Making: Governments and central banks can use this data to design and adjust policies aimed at controlling inflation, targeting specific regions or sectors that are experiencing higher inflation. Wage Indexation: Companies and governments can use CPI data to adjust wages and allowances in line with inflation, ensuring that purchasing power is maintained.

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India Consumer Price Index (CPI): Miscellaneous: Health data was reported at 200.500 2012=100 in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 199.600 2012=100 for Feb 2025. India Consumer Price Index (CPI): Miscellaneous: Health data is updated monthly, averaging 133.800 2012=100 from Jan 2011 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 171 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 200.500 2012=100 in Mar 2025 and a record low of 89.500 2012=100 in Jan 2011. India Consumer Price Index (CPI): Miscellaneous: Health data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.HD002: Consumer Price Index.

The dataset contains yearly All India Yearly Average and Year End Consumer Price Index Numbers for Industrial Workers by Group in Real Sector.

India inflation rate for 2024 was 4.95%, a 0.7% decline from 2023.

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<li>India inflation rate for 2023 was <strong>5.65%</strong>, a <strong>1.05% decline</strong> from 2022.</li>
<li>India inflation rate for 2022 was <strong>6.70%</strong>, a <strong>1.57% increase</strong> from 2021.</li>
<li>India inflation rate for 2021 was <strong>5.13%</strong>, a <strong>1.49% decline</strong> from 2020.</li>
</ul>Inflation as measured by the consumer price index reflects the annual percentage change in the cost to the average consumer of acquiring a basket of goods and services that may be fixed or changed at specified intervals, such as yearly. The Laspeyres formula is generally used.

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India Consumer Price Index (CPI): Industrial Workers data was reported at 302.000 2001=100 in Oct 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 301.000 2001=100 for Sep 2018. India Consumer Price Index (CPI): Industrial Workers data is updated monthly, averaging 109.000 2001=100 from Jan 1989 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 358 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 302.000 2001=100 in Oct 2018 and a record low of 36.000 2001=100 in Apr 1989. India Consumer Price Index (CPI): Industrial Workers data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Labour Bureau Government of India. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.IE001: Consumer Price Index: Industrial Workers: India. Data before January 2006 is generating using CPI Industrial Workers at 1982=100 base with linking factor of 4.63. CPI Industrial Workers with 1982=100 base series ID: 19533801

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CPI Housing Utilities in India increased to 185.80 points in May from 185.40 points in April of 2025. This dataset provides - India CPI Housing- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

India Consumer Price Index (CPI): Clothing and Footwear data was reported at 195.600 2012=100 in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 195.400 2012=100 for Feb 2025. India Consumer Price Index (CPI): Clothing and Footwear data is updated monthly, averaging 142.600 2012=100 from Jan 2011 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 171 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 195.600 2012=100 in Mar 2025 and a record low of 82.800 2012=100 in Jan 2011. India Consumer Price Index (CPI): Clothing and Footwear data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.QG003: Memo Items: Consumer Price Index. [COVID-19-IMPACT]

In January 2025, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for household goods and services across urban areas in India was about ***, meaning it had increased since 2022. The CPI measures the change in consumer prices of goods and services purchased by households across India over time.