Inflation Rate in India decreased to 1.54 percent in September from 2.07 percent in August of 2025. This dataset provides - India Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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.

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 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.

As of December 2023, the retail price index of tables in India was approximately 150.7 This meant, the RPI of tables had increased by 50 percent compared to the base year of 2016.

Retail prices index is a measure of inflation published monthly by the Office for National Statistics. It measures the change in the cost of a representative sample of retail goods and services.

Consumer Price Index CPI in India increased to 197.20 points in September from 197 points in August 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]

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

Inflation is generally defined as the continued increase in the average prices of goods and services in a given region. Following the extremely high global inflation experienced in the 1980s and 1990s, global inflation has been relatively stable since the turn of the millennium, usually hovering between three and five percent per year. There was a sharp increase in 2008 due to the global financial crisis now known as the Great Recession, but inflation was fairly stable throughout the 2010s, before the current inflation crisis began in 2021. Recent years Despite the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic, the global inflation rate fell to 3.26 percent in the pandemic's first year, before rising to 4.66 percent in 2021. This increase came as the impact of supply chain delays began to take more of an effect on consumer prices, before the Russia-Ukraine war exacerbated this further. A series of compounding issues such as rising energy and food prices, fiscal instability in the wake of the pandemic, and consumer insecurity have created a new global recession, and global inflation in 2024 is estimated to have reached 5.76 percent. This is the highest annual increase in inflation since 1996. Venezuela Venezuela is the country with the highest individual inflation rate in the world, forecast at around 200 percent in 2022. While this is figure is over 100 times larger than the global average in most years, it actually marks a decrease in Venezuela's inflation rate, which had peaked at over 65,000 percent in 2018. Between 2016 and 2021, Venezuela experienced hyperinflation due to the government's excessive spending and printing of money in an attempt to curve its already-high inflation rate, and the wave of migrants that left the country resulted in one of the largest refugee crises in recent years. In addition to its economic problems, political instability and foreign sanctions pose further long-term problems for Venezuela. While hyperinflation may be coming to an end, it remains to be seen how much of an impact this will have on the economy, how living standards will change, and how many refugees may return in the coming years.

Retail Price Index: Industrial Workers: 2016p: Brinjal data was reported at 148.200 2016=100 in Feb 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 161.800 2016=100 for Jan 2025. Retail Price Index: Industrial Workers: 2016p: Brinjal data is updated monthly, averaging 155.900 2016=100 from Sep 2020 (Median) to Feb 2025, with 54 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 199.100 2016=100 in Oct 2024 and a record low of 119.200 2016=100 in Mar 2021. Retail Price Index: Industrial Workers: 2016p: Brinjal data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Labour Bureau. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Inflation – Table IN.IH008: Retail Price Index: Industrial Workers: 2016=100: Food & Beverages: Vegetables.

As of December 2024, the retail price index of salt in India was approximately 158. This was an increase as compared to previous year in December when the retail price index was over 154. Retail prices index is a measure of inflation published monthly by the Office for National Statistics. It measures the change in the cost of a representative sample of retail goods and services.

As of December 2024, the retail price index of wheat in India was over 144. This was an increase as compared to previous year in December when the retail price index was over 140. Retail prices index is a measure of inflation published monthly by the Office for National Statistics. It measures the change in the cost of a representative sample of retail goods and services.

India Retail Price Index: Industrial Workers: 2001p: Others: Utensils Copper data was reported at 404.340 2001=100 in Oct 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 399.950 2001=100 for Sep 2018. India Retail Price Index: Industrial Workers: 2001p: Others: Utensils Copper data is updated monthly, averaging 322.045 2001=100 from Jan 2006 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 154 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 404.340 2001=100 in Oct 2018 and a record low of 122.580 2001=100 in Jan 2006. India Retail Price Index: Industrial Workers: 2001p: Others: Utensils Copper data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Labour Bureau Government of India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Inflation – Table IN.IG016: Retail Price Index: Industrial Workers: 2001=100: Miscellaneous: Others.

As of December 2024, the retail price index of chicken in India was almost 141. This was an increase as compared to the previous year in December when the retail price index was about 137.Retail prices index is a measure of inflation published monthly by the Office for National Statistics. It measures the change in the cost of a representative sample of retail goods and services.

Retail Price Index: Industrial Workers: 2016p: Pudina / Mint Leaves data was reported at 182.800 2016=100 in Feb 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 196.700 2016=100 for Jan 2025. Retail Price Index: Industrial Workers: 2016p: Pudina / Mint Leaves data is updated monthly, averaging 162.150 2016=100 from Sep 2020 (Median) to Feb 2025, with 54 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 252.900 2016=100 in Jun 2023 and a record low of 100.700 2016=100 in Dec 2020. Retail Price Index: Industrial Workers: 2016p: Pudina / Mint Leaves data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Labour Bureau. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Inflation – Table IN.IH008: Retail Price Index: Industrial Workers: 2016=100: Food & Beverages: Vegetables.

As of December 2023, the retail price index of glass ware in India was approximately 146.3. This meant, the RPI of glass ware had increased by 46 percent compared to the base year of 2016. Retail prices index is a measure of inflation published monthly by the Office for National Statistics. It measures the change in the cost of a representative sample of retail goods and services.

India Retail Price Index: Industrial Workers: 2001p: Condiments and Spices: Pepper data was reported at 388.980 2001=100 in Oct 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 394.070 2001=100 for Sep 2018. India Retail Price Index: Industrial Workers: 2001p: Condiments and Spices: Pepper data is updated monthly, averaging 290.500 2001=100 from Jan 2006 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 154 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 528.340 2001=100 in Oct 2016 and a record low of 69.480 2001=100 in Mar 2006. India Retail Price Index: Industrial Workers: 2001p: Condiments and Spices: Pepper data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Labour Bureau Government of India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Inflation – Table IN.IG006: Retail Price Index: Industrial Workers: 2001=100: Food: Condiments and Spice.

As of December 2023, the retail price index of butter in India was approximately 137. This meant, the RPI of butter had increased by 37 percent compared to the base year of 2016.

Retail prices index is a measure of inflation published monthly by the Office for National Statistics. It measures the change in the cost of a representative sample of retail goods and services.

As of December 2024, the retail price index of onion in India was about 302. This was an increase as compared to the previous year in December when the retail price index was 276. Retail prices index is a measure of inflation published monthly by the Office for National Statistics. It measures the change in the cost of a representative sample of retail goods and services.

As of December 2024, the retail price index of rice in India was approximately 147. This was a slight increase as compared to the previous year in December when the retail price index was over 139. Retail prices index is a measure of inflation published monthly by the Office for National Statistics. It measures the change in the cost of a representative sample of retail goods and services.