As of July 2025, consumer price index (CPI) inflation in India eased to **** percent from *** percent in the corresponding month last year. This marked an eight-year low and lower than the Reserve Bank of India's tolerance band. CPI is the main measure of inflation in India.

Inflation Rate in India increased to 2.07 percent in August from 1.61 percent in July of 2025. This dataset provides - India Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Data and expert analysis on CPI-based consumer and CFPI-based food inflation in India and in each state, including comparison with global peers.

The statistic shows the inflation rate in India from 1987 to 2024, with projections up until 2030. The inflation rate is calculated using the price increase of a defined product basket. This product basket contains products and services, on which the average consumer spends money throughout the year. They include expenses for groceries, clothes, rent, power, telecommunications, recreational activities and raw materials (e.g. gas, oil), as well as federal fees and taxes. In 2024, the inflation rate in India was around 4.67 percent compared to the previous year. See figures on India's economic growth for additional information. India's inflation rate and economy Inflation is generally defined as the increase of prices of goods and services over a certain period of time, as opposed to deflation, which describes a decrease of these prices. Inflation is a significant economic indicator for a country. The inflation rate is the rate at which the general rise in the level of prices, goods and services in an economy occurs and how it affects the cost of living of those living in a particular country. It influences the interest rates paid on savings and mortgage rates but also has a bearing on levels of state pensions and benefits received. A 4 percent increase in the rate of inflation in 2011 for example would mean an individual would need to spend 4 percent more on the goods he was purchasing than he would have done in 2010. India’s inflation rate has been on the rise over the last decade. However, it has been decreasing slightly since 2010. India’s economy, however, has been doing quite well, with its GDP increasing steadily for years, and its national debt decreasing. The budget balance in relation to GDP is not looking too good, with the state deficit amounting to more than 9 percent of GDP.

The food inflation in India fell to ***** percent year-on-year in July 2025. In 2024, the food inflation peaked in October at about ** percent. Impact of inflation Inflation is a key economic indicator of an economy, influencing purchasing power, investments, and economic growth. The rise in food prices, which comprise about **** of the consumer price index (CPI) basket, affects large sections of the Indian population. Supply chain disruptions, increased cost of production, global market dependency, weather conditions, and government policies on minimum support prices are some reasons leading to food inflation. TOP drivers of food inflation Price-sensitive vegetables viz. tomato, onion, and potato (TOP) were the leading drivers of food inflation as per the Economic Survey for the financial year 2025. Experts argue that price pressures are not mainly due to a shortfall in production but post-harvest losses, seasonal production, and regional dispersion in production.  

Consumer Price Index CPI in India increased to 197 points in August from 196.10 points in July of 2025. This dataset provides - India Consumer Price Index (CPI) - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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]

The statistic shows the inflation rate in India from December 2022 to December 2024. The term inflation means the devaluation of money caused by a permanent increase of the price level for products (consumer goods, investment goods). The Consumer Price Index shows the price development for private expenses and shows the current level of inflation when increasing. In December 2024, the inflation rate in India was at about **** percent compared to the same month of the previous year.

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

The consumer price index for industrial workers in Mumbai was estimated to be ***** points in the financial year 2024, an increase from the previous year's index at *** points. The CPI (IW) measures the relative changes in retail prices of fixed baskets of goods and services consumed by industrial workers over a period of time.

Consumer Price Index (CPI): West Bengal: Food and Beverages: Spices data was reported at 212.000 2012=100 in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 214.400 2012=100 for Feb 2025. Consumer Price Index (CPI): West Bengal: Food and Beverages: Spices data is updated monthly, averaging 130.800 2012=100 from Jan 2013 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 142 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 249.900 2012=100 in Oct 2023 and a record low of 101.100 2012=100 in Apr 2013. Consumer Price Index (CPI): West Bengal: Food and Beverages: Spices 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.IB095: Consumer Price Index: 2012=100: by State: West Bengal.