Inflation Rate in India decreased to 1.55 percent in July from 2.10 percent in June of 2025. This dataset provides - India Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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 latest inflation rate, i.e. the percent change in the CPI from a year ago to now, in India was 2.1 percent. That number was released in . It shows a decrease from the inflation rate in the previous month when it stood at 2.82 percent. Compared to a year ago, we see a decrease from the inflation...

Cost of food in India decreased 1.76 percent in July 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.

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.

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 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.  

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.

At of 2025, coconut oil prices witnessed the highest year-on-year rise of over 56 percent, the highest among other commodities. The category was followed by coconut, gold and silver.

The Consumer Price Index in India increased 0.93 percent in July of 2025 over the previous month. This dataset provides - India Inflation Rate MoM- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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

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.

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.

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 July of 2025.

India Inflation Nowcast data was reported at 4.107 % in 12 May 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4.239 % for 05 May 2025. India Inflation Nowcast data is updated weekly, averaging 5.697 % from Jul 2020 (Median) to 12 May 2025, with 254 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7.148 % in 16 Nov 2020 and a record low of 2.585 % in 07 Apr 2025. India Inflation Nowcast 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.

Headline CPI inflation (year-on-year) is expected to moderate to around 3.8 percent in the second quarter of financial year 2025 and increase in the third quarter. CPI excluding food, beverages, tobacco and fuel/light was projected to be 4.3 percent in that quarter.

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.

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

At the end of fiscal year 2025, the Wholesale Price Index of manufactured products across India was approximately 142.6. An overall increase in the price index was seen over the years from financial year 2013 in the country.

Inflation, GDP deflator: linked series (annual %) in India was reported at 3.2018 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. India - Inflation, GDP deflator: linked series (annual %) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.