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.

Consumer Price Index CPI in India increased to 192.60 points in April from 192 points in March of 2025. This dataset provides - India Consumer Price Index (CPI) - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

As of January 2025, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for fuel and light across India was over 178, meaning it had increased since March 2022. The CPI measures the change in consumer prices of goods and services purchased by households across India over time.

Consumer Price Index (CPI) in India, March, 2025 The most recent value is 192 index points as of March 2025, a decline compared to the previous value of 192.5 index points. Historically, the average for India from January 2011 to March 2025 is 140.0415 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

Consumer price index (2010 = 100) in India was reported at 228 in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. India - Consumer price index (2010 = 100) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

India inflation rate for 2023 was 5.65%, a 1.05% decline from 2022.

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<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>
<li>India inflation rate for 2020 was <strong>6.62%</strong>, a <strong>2.89% increase</strong> from 2019.</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.

As of March 2023, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for clothing across rural areas in the country was 190, meaning it had increased by approximately 90 percent since 2012. The CPI measures the change in consumer prices of goods and services purchased by households across India over time.

Consumer price index of India rose by 4.95% from 216.9 index in 2023 to 227.6 index in 2024. Since the 6.67% jump in 2014, consumer price index soared by 62.66% in 2024. Consumer price index reflects changes 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.

Inflation Rate in India decreased to 3.16 percent in April from 3.34 percent in March of 2025. This dataset provides - India Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

As of January 2025, consumer price index (CPI) inflation in India eased to 4.31 percent from 5.22 percent in the previous month. January marks the third straight month that the inflation stayed below the six percent upper tolerance band of reserve Bank of India. CPI is the main measure of inflation in India.

Key information about India Consumer Price Index CPI growth

• India Consumer Price Index (CPI) growth was measured at 3.6 % YoY in Feb 2025, compared with a rate of 4.3 % in the previous month.
• India Consumer Price Index growth data is updated monthly, available from Jan 1958 to Feb 2025, with an averaged number of 6.6 % YoY.
• The data reached an all-time high of 34.6 % YoY in Sep 1974 and a record low of -11.3 % YoY in Jun 1976.

CEIC calculates Consumer Price Index Growth from monthly Consumer Price Index. Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation provides Consumer Price Index with base 2012=100. Consumer Price Index Growth prior to January 2012 is sourced from the International Monetary Fund and covers Industrial workers only. [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Consumer Price Index (CPI): Maharashtra: Urban: Fuel and Light data was reported at 188.000 2012=100 in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 186.100 2012=100 for Feb 2025. Consumer Price Index (CPI): Maharashtra: Urban: Fuel and Light data is updated monthly, averaging 123.950 2012=100 from Jan 2011 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 166 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 197.700 2012=100 in Jul 2022 and a record low of 87.400 2012=100 in Jan 2011. Consumer Price Index (CPI): Maharashtra: Urban: Fuel and Light data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Inflation – Table IN.IB063: Consumer Price Index: 2012=100: by State: Maharashtra.

India Consumer Price Index (CPI): Food and Beverages: Oils and Fats data was reported at 185.200 2012=100 in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 184.200 2012=100 for Feb 2025. India Consumer Price Index (CPI): Food and Beverages: Oils and Fats data is updated monthly, averaging 120.700 2012=100 from Jan 2011 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 171 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 202.400 2012=100 in May 2022 and a record low of 81.900 2012=100 in Jan 2011. India Consumer Price Index (CPI): Food and Beverages: Oils and Fats 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.IB001: Consumer Price Index: 2012=100.

As of January 2025, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for clothing and footwear across the country was just over 195, 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.

This dataset provides values for CONSUMER PRICE INDEX CPI reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

Consumer Price Index: Weights: Urban: Andaman and Nicobar Islands data was reported at 0.070 % in Dec 2022. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.070 % for Nov 2022. Consumer Price Index: Weights: Urban: Andaman and Nicobar Islands data is updated monthly, averaging 0.070 % from Dec 2014 to Dec 2022, with 95 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.070 % in Dec 2022 and a record low of 0.070 % in Dec 2022. Consumer Price Index: Weights: Urban: Andaman and Nicobar Islands data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Inflation – Table IN.IB024: Consumer Price Index: 2012=100: by States: Urban: Weights.

In March 2023, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for fruits across rural areas in the south Asian country of India was 167.2. This means that the price had increased by approximately 67 percent since 2012. The CPI measures the change in consumer prices of goods and services purchased by households across India over time.

Consumer Price Index (CPI): Chattisgarh: Fuel and Light data was reported at 220.700 2012=100 in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 220.300 2012=100 for Feb 2025. Consumer Price Index (CPI): Chattisgarh: Fuel and Light data is updated monthly, averaging 152.950 2012=100 from Jan 2011 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 166 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 229.300 2012=100 in Jul 2022 and a record low of 83.700 2012=100 in Jun 2011. Consumer Price Index (CPI): Chattisgarh: Fuel and Light data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Inflation – Table IN.IB037: Consumer Price Index: 2012=100: by State: Chhattisgarh.

In March 2023, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for transportation and communication across urban areas in India was nearly 160. This meant the price had increased by approximately 60 percent since 2012. The CPI measures the change in consumer prices of goods and services purchased by households across India over time.

Key information about India Core CPI Change

• India Core CPI Change was reported at 3.954 % in Feb 2025.
• This records an increase from the previous number of 3.673 % for Jan 2025.
• India Core CPI Change data is updated monthly, averaging 5.217 % from Jan 2012 to Feb 2025, with 158 observations.
• The data reached an all-time high of 10.350 % in Jan 2012 and a record low of 3.117 % in May 2024.
• India Core CPI Change data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by CEIC Data.
• The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Global Economic Monitor – Table: Core CPI: Y-o-Y Growth: Monthly.

CEIC calculates Core Consumer Price Index Growth from monthly Core Consumer Price Index. Central Statistics Office provides Core Consumer Price Index with base 2012=100.