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.

During the financial year 2023, the cost inflation index (CII) in India stood at ***. This was an increase from the previous year's figure of ***. The CII is used to compute an asset's inflation-adjusted cost price. It is used to assess the inflation value of assets like land, houses, jewelry etc.

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.

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.

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India Consumer Price Index (CPI): Miscellaneous: Health data was reported at 200.500 2012=100 in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 199.600 2012=100 for Feb 2025. India Consumer Price Index (CPI): Miscellaneous: Health data is updated monthly, averaging 133.800 2012=100 from Jan 2011 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 171 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 200.500 2012=100 in Mar 2025 and a record low of 89.500 2012=100 in Jan 2011. India Consumer Price Index (CPI): Miscellaneous: Health 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.HD002: Consumer Price Index.

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.

India IN: Consumer Price Index (CPI): YoY data was reported at 4.035 % in 2026. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4.196 % for 2025. India IN: Consumer Price Index (CPI): YoY data is updated yearly, averaging 5.932 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2026, with 37 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 13.399 % in 1991 and a record low of 3.383 % in 1999. India IN: Consumer Price Index (CPI): YoY data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.OECD.EO: Consumer and Wholesale Price Index: Forecast: Non OECD Member: Annual. CPI_YTYPCT- Headline inflation The CPI year-on-year changes is a measure of inflation

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.

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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.

Explanation of CPI and the Dataset:

What is CPI?

CPI (Consumer Price Index) measures the average change in prices over time that consumers pay for a basket of goods and services. It is a key indicator of inflation and is used by governments and central banks to monitor price stability and for inflation targeting. Components: The construction of CPI involves two main components: Weighting Diagrams: These represent the consumption patterns of households. Price Data: This is collected at regular intervals to track changes in prices.

Role of the Central Statistics Office (CSO):

The CSO, under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, is responsible for releasing CPI data. The indices are released for Rural, Urban, and Combined sectors for all-India and individual States/UTs.

Dataset Alignment:

Sectors: The dataset includes a "Sector" column that categorizes data into "Rural," "Urban," and "Rural+Urban," aligning with the CPI data released by the CSO. Time Period: The "Year" and "Name" (which appears to represent months) columns in the dataset track the data over time, consistent with the monthly release schedule by the CSO starting from January 2011. State/UT Data: Each column corresponding to a state or union territory likely represents the CPI values for that region. The numeric values under each state/UT column represent the CPI index values, with a base of 2010=100. Purpose: This data can be used to analyze inflation trends, price stability, and the impact on economic policies, such as adjustments to dearness allowance for employees. Practical Use of This Data: Inflation Analysis: By examining the changes in CPI values across different states, analysts can study regional inflation trends and compare them to the national average. Policy Making: Governments and central banks can use this data to design and adjust policies aimed at controlling inflation, targeting specific regions or sectors that are experiencing higher inflation. Wage Indexation: Companies and governments can use CPI data to adjust wages and allowances in line with inflation, ensuring that purchasing power is maintained.

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

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 Consumer Price Index (CPI): Miscellaneous: Transport and Communication data was reported at 172.200 2012=100 in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 171.900 2012=100 for Feb 2025. India Consumer Price Index (CPI): Miscellaneous: Transport and Communication data is updated monthly, averaging 120.200 2012=100 from Jan 2011 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 171 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 172.200 2012=100 in Mar 2025 and a record low of 90.300 2012=100 in Jan 2011. India Consumer Price Index (CPI): Miscellaneous: Transport and Communication 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.QG003: Memo Items: Consumer Price Index.

The Consumer Price Index in India increased 0.62 percent in June of 2025 over the previous month. This dataset provides - India Inflation Rate MoM- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Graph and download economic data for Consumer Price Indices (CPIs, HICPs), COICOP 1999: Consumer Price Index: Total for India (INDCPIALLMINMEI) from Jan 1957 to Mar 2025 about India, all items, CPI, price index, indexes, and price.

Graph and download economic data for Consumer Price Index: All Items: Total for India (CPALTT01INQ657N) from Q2 1957 to Q4 2023 about India, all items, CPI, price index, indexes, and price.

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.  

High Frequency Indicator: The dataset contains year-, month- and item-wise compiled data from the year 2015 to till date on inflation rates of different singular and combined items. These include food items such as rice, chicken, suwai, bajra, meat, vegetables, and others things, clothing items such as dhoti, saree, shawl, shirts, pants, fuels such as petrol, diesel, kerosene, LPG, coal, amenities such as air coolers, air conditioners. washing machines, bathroom and sanitary items, furniture, washing machine, and other items such as medical, motor, transport, telecommunication, electronic and other items