Inflation Rate in India decreased to 0.25 percent in October from 1.44 percent in September 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.

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.

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.  

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 Inflation Nowcast: Contribution: Commodity Prices: Retail Price: DCA: Daily: Palm Oil: Average Price data was reported at 0.000 % in 12 May 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.000 % for 05 May 2025. India Inflation Nowcast: Contribution: Commodity Prices: Retail Price: DCA: Daily: Palm Oil: Average Price data is updated weekly, averaging 0.000 % from Jul 2020 (Median) to 12 May 2025, with 254 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 19.156 % in 06 Jul 2020 and a record low of 0.000 % in 12 May 2025. India Inflation Nowcast: Contribution: Commodity Prices: Retail Price: DCA: Daily: Palm Oil: Average Price data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by CEIC Data. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.CEIC.NC: CEIC Nowcast: Inflation: Headline.

Consumer Price Index CPI in India increased to 197.30 points in October from 197 points in September of 2025. This dataset provides - India Consumer Price Index (CPI) - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

India Inflation Nowcast: Contribution: Commodity Prices: Retail Price: DCA: Daily: Tomato: Average Price data was reported at 12.579 % in 12 May 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 12.579 % for 05 May 2025. India Inflation Nowcast: Contribution: Commodity Prices: Retail Price: DCA: Daily: Tomato: Average Price data is updated weekly, averaging 0.202 % from Jul 2020 (Median) to 12 May 2025, with 254 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 12.638 % in 28 Apr 2025 and a record low of 0.000 % in 04 Nov 2024. India Inflation Nowcast: Contribution: Commodity Prices: Retail Price: DCA: Daily: Tomato: Average Price data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by CEIC Data. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.CEIC.NC: CEIC Nowcast: Inflation: Headline.

India Inflation Nowcast: Contribution: Commodity Prices: Retail Price: DCA: Daily: Sugar: Average Price data was reported at 0.956 % in 12 May 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.956 % for 05 May 2025. India Inflation Nowcast: Contribution: Commodity Prices: Retail Price: DCA: Daily: Sugar: Average Price data is updated weekly, averaging 0.142 % from Jul 2020 (Median) to 12 May 2025, with 254 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8.230 % in 11 Mar 2024 and a record low of 0.000 % in 07 Apr 2025. India Inflation Nowcast: Contribution: Commodity Prices: Retail Price: DCA: Daily: Sugar: Average Price data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by CEIC Data. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.CEIC.NC: CEIC Nowcast: Inflation: Headline.

According to a survey conducted in 2024, about ** percent of respondents planned to increase their spending by ** to ** percent this festive season. Comparatively, ** percent of consumers reported no change in spending. Despite inflation, Indians are keen to indulge in holiday shopping, with a greater interest in gifts, clothes, and home décor.

India Inflation Nowcast: Contribution: Commodity Prices: Retail Price: DCA: Daily: Atta: Average Price data was reported at 0.000 % in 01 Dec 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.000 % for 24 Nov 2025. India Inflation Nowcast: Contribution: Commodity Prices: Retail Price: DCA: Daily: Atta: Average Price data is updated weekly, averaging 0.000 % from Jul 2020 (Median) to 01 Dec 2025, with 283 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.447 % in 10 Mar 2025 and a record low of 0.000 % in 01 Dec 2025. India Inflation Nowcast: Contribution: Commodity Prices: Retail Price: DCA: Daily: Atta: Average Price data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by CEIC Data. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.CEIC.NC: CEIC Nowcast: Inflation: Headline.

Inflation Rate in China increased to 0.20 percent in October from -0.30 percent in September of 2025. This dataset provides - China Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

As of December 2021, the retail price index of maize in India was 106. This meant, the RPI of maize had increased by six 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 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.

A survey conducted by Rakuten Insight in March 2023 found that about ** percent of female respondents in India shopped at discount stores to cope with inflation. In comparison, ** percent of male respondents preferred purchasing at discounted stores.

India Inflation Nowcast: Contribution: Commodity Prices: Retail Price: DCA: Daily: Mustard Oil: Average Price data was reported at 0.000 % in 01 Dec 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.000 % for 24 Nov 2025. India Inflation Nowcast: Contribution: Commodity Prices: Retail Price: DCA: Daily: Mustard Oil: Average Price data is updated weekly, averaging 0.000 % from Jul 2020 (Median) to 01 Dec 2025, with 283 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 14.442 % in 07 Nov 2022 and a record low of 0.000 % in 01 Dec 2025. India Inflation Nowcast: Contribution: Commodity Prices: Retail Price: DCA: Daily: Mustard Oil: Average Price data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by CEIC Data. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.CEIC.NC: CEIC Nowcast: Inflation: Headline.

India Inflation Nowcast: Contribution: Commodity Prices: Retail Price: DCA: Daily: Wheat: Average Price data was reported at 1.344 % in 12 May 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 1.344 % for 05 May 2025. India Inflation Nowcast: Contribution: Commodity Prices: Retail Price: DCA: Daily: Wheat: Average Price data is updated weekly, averaging 0.183 % from Jul 2020 (Median) to 12 May 2025, with 254 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.565 % in 02 Jan 2023 and a record low of 0.000 % in 07 Apr 2025. India Inflation Nowcast: Contribution: Commodity Prices: Retail Price: DCA: Daily: Wheat: Average Price data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by CEIC Data. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.CEIC.NC: CEIC Nowcast: Inflation: Headline.

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.

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.