Inflation Rate in India decreased to 2.10 percent in June from 2.82 percent in May 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

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.

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 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.

Cost of food in India decreased 1.06 percent in June of 2025 over the same month in the previous year. This dataset provides - India Food Inflation - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The latest inflation rate, i.e. the percent change in the CPI from a year ago to now, in India was 2.82 percent. That number was released in . It shows a decrease from the inflation rate in the previous month when it stood at 3.16 percent. Compared to a year ago, we see a decrease from the inflation...

India CPI Inflation Projection: Quarterly: 3rd Monetary Policy Statement data was reported at 4.400 % in Jun 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 4.300 % for Mar 2025. India CPI Inflation Projection: Quarterly: 3rd Monetary Policy Statement data is updated quarterly, averaging 4.800 % from Sep 2017 (Median) to Jun 2025, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7.100 % in Sep 2022 and a record low of 3.000 % in Sep 2017. India CPI Inflation Projection: Quarterly: 3rd Monetary Policy Statement data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Reserve Bank of India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Inflation – Table IN.IA002: RBI Monetary Policy Statement: Inflation Projection.

CPI Price, nominal in India was reported at 234 in 2025, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. India - CPI Price, nominal - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

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.

CPI Price, nominal, seas. adj. in India was reported at 236 in 2025, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. India - CPI Price, nominal, seas. adj. - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

The food inflation in India fell to around *** percent year-on-year in January 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.  

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 (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 July of 2025.

CPI Price, % y-o-y, nominal, seas. adj. in India was reported at 1.694 % in 2025, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. India - CPI Price, % y-o-y, nominal, seas. adj. - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Producer Prices in India increased 0.39 percent in May of 2025 over the same month in the previous year. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - India Wholesale Price Index Change - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Inflation Rate in Pakistan decreased to 3.20 percent in June from 3.50 percent in May of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Pakistan Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

India Consumer Price Index (CPI): Food and Beverages: Meat and Fish data was reported at 221.700 2012=100 in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 222.600 2012=100 for Feb 2025. India Consumer Price Index (CPI): Food and Beverages: Meat and Fish data is updated monthly, averaging 144.400 2012=100 from Jan 2011 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 171 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 234.600 2012=100 in Jun 2024 and a record low of 85.200 2012=100 in Jan 2011. India Consumer Price Index (CPI): Food and Beverages: Meat and Fish 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.

In May 2025, global inflation rates and central bank interest rates showed significant variation across major economies. Most economies initiated interest rate cuts from mid-2024 due to declining inflationary pressures. The U.S., UK, and EU central banks followed a consistent pattern of regular rate reductions throughout late 2024. In early 2025, Russia maintained the highest interest rate at 20 percent, while Japan retained the lowest at 0.5 percent. Varied inflation rates across major economies The inflation landscape varies considerably among major economies. China had the lowest inflation rate at -0.1 percent in May 2025. In contrast, Russia maintained a high inflation rate of 9.9 percent. These figures align with broader trends observed in early 2025, where China had the lowest inflation rate among major developed and emerging economies, while Russia's rate remained the highest. Central bank responses and economic indicators Central banks globally implemented aggressive rate hikes throughout 2022-23 to combat inflation. The European Central Bank exemplified this trend, raising rates from 0 percent in January 2022 to 4.5 percent by September 2023. A coordinated shift among major central banks began in mid-2024, with the ECB, Bank of England, and Federal Reserve initiating rate cuts, with forecasts suggesting further cuts through 2025 and 2026.

Cost of food in Pakistan increased 2.56 percent in June of 2025 over the same month in the previous year. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Pakistan Food Inflation - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.