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.

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.

Cost of food in India decreased 0.69 percent in August 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.

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.

Graph and download economic data for Inflation, consumer prices for India (FPCPITOTLZGIND) from 1960 to 2024 about India, consumer, CPI, inflation, price index, indexes, and price.

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.

Inflation, consumer prices (annual %) in India was reported at 4.953 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. India - Inflation, consumer prices (annual %) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

The latest inflation rate, i.e. the percent change in the CPI from a year ago to now, in India was 1.55 percent. That number was released in . It shows a decrease from the inflation rate in the previous month when it stood at 2.1 percent. Compared to a year ago, we see a decrease from the inflation...

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

India: Inflation: percent change in the Consumer Price Index: The latest value from 2024 is 5 percent, a decline from 5.6 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 6.0 percent, based on data from 155 countries. Historically, the average for India from 1960 to 2024 is 7.3 percent. The minimum value, -7.6 percent, was reached in 1976 while the maximum of 28.6 percent was recorded in 1974.

The Consumer Price Index in India increased 0.46 percent in August of 2025 over the previous month. This dataset provides - India Inflation Rate MoM- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Monthly updated dataset showing India's national and state-wise CPI inflation trends. Includes overall inflation, sector-wise CPI, and state-wise figures, based on data from the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI).

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.

Inflation Expectations in India decreased to 9 percent in July from 9.50 percent in May of 2025. This dataset provides - India Households Inflation Expectations- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Historical dataset showing India inflation rate by year from 1960 to 2024.

This dataset provides the latest health Inflation rate of India, as published by the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation, along with historical trends.

Data and expert analysis on WPI-based wholesale inflation and WFPI-based food inflation in India - primary articles, fuel & power, and manufactured products.

View yearly updates and historical trends for India Inflation. Source: World Bank. Track economic data with YCharts analytics.

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.

Headline CPI inflation (year-on-year) is expected to increase to *** percent during the fourth quarter of financial year 2027. CPI excluding food, beverages, tobacco and fuel/light is projected to be *** percent in that quarter.