Inflation Rate in India decreased to 3.61 percent in February from 4.31 percent in January 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 2023, with projections up until 2029. 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 2023, the inflation rate in India was around 5.36 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 increased 3.75 percent in February 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 Wholesale Price Index of primary goods across India during the financial year 2024 was over 183. The price index value of goods increased as compared to the previous year. An overall increase in the price index was seen over the years from the financial year 2013 in the country.

In financial year 2023, the annual change in food inflation was 7.7 percent in India. Food inflation is a key indicator in determining accessibility to food, specifically among the low-income population. Price increases meant an increase in unaffordability and inaccessibility to people who already struggle to meet basic requirements.

India PFS: RBI: Consumer Price Index Inflation: Combined: Annual Average Percentage Change: Next Five Years: Mean data was reported at 4.500 % in Mar 2018. This stayed constant from the previous number of 4.500 % for Dec 2017. India PFS: RBI: Consumer Price Index Inflation: Combined: Annual Average Percentage Change: Next Five Years: Mean data is updated quarterly, averaging 5.000 % from Dec 2013 (Median) to Mar 2018, with 18 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7.700 % in Dec 2013 and a record low of 4.300 % in Jun 2017. India PFS: RBI: Consumer Price Index Inflation: Combined: Annual Average Percentage Change: Next Five Years: Mean data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Reserve Bank of India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Business and Economic Survey – Table IN.SE001: Professional Forecasters Survey (PFS): Reserve Bank of India: Annual Average Percentage Change Forecasts.

Graph and download economic data for Consumer Price Index: Restaurants and Hotels (COICOP 11): Total for India (INDCP110000GPQ) from Q2 2013 to Q1 2019 about hotel, restaurant, India, CPI, price index, indexes, and price.

WPI Food Index YoY in India decreased to 5.94 percent in February from 7.47 percent in January of 2025. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for India WPI Food Index YoY.

Consumer Price Index CPI in India decreased to 192.50 points in February from 193.40 points in January of 2025. This dataset provides - India Consumer Price Index (CPI) - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Inflation Rate in Pakistan decreased to 1.50 percent in February from 2.40 percent in January 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 PFS: RBI: Consumer Price Index Inflation: Combined: Annual Average Percentage Change: Next Ten Years: Mean data was reported at 4.500 % in Mar 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 4.400 % for Dec 2017. India PFS: RBI: Consumer Price Index Inflation: Combined: Annual Average Percentage Change: Next Ten Years: Mean data is updated quarterly, averaging 4.700 % from Dec 2013 to Mar 2018, with 18 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7.100 % in Dec 2013 and a record low of 4.200 % in Jun 2017. India PFS: RBI: Consumer Price Index Inflation: Combined: Annual Average Percentage Change: Next Ten Years: Mean data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Reserve Bank of India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Business and Economic Survey – Table IN.SE001: Professional Forecasters Survey (PFS): Reserve Bank of India: Annual Average Percentage Change Forecasts.

Key information about India Producer Price Index Growth

• India Producer Price Index (PPI) grew 2.4 % YoY in Dec 2024, compared with a growth of 1.9 % YoY in the previous month.
• India Producer Price Index data is updated monthly, available from Apr 1995 to Dec 2024, with an average change of 4.8 % YoY.
• The data reached an all-time high of 16.6 % YoY in May 2022 and a record low of -6.1 % YoY in Aug 2015.

India PFS: RBI: Consumer Price Index Inflation: Combined: Annual Average Percentage Change: Next Ten Years: Maximum data was reported at 6.000 % in Mar 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 5.900 % for Dec 2017. India PFS: RBI: Consumer Price Index Inflation: Combined: Annual Average Percentage Change: Next Ten Years: Maximum data is updated quarterly, averaging 6.000 % from Dec 2013 (Median) to Mar 2018, with 18 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8.000 % in Dec 2013 and a record low of 5.000 % in Mar 2016. India PFS: RBI: Consumer Price Index Inflation: Combined: Annual Average Percentage Change: Next Ten Years: Maximum data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Reserve Bank of India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Business and Economic Survey – Table IN.SE001: Professional Forecasters Survey (PFS): Reserve Bank of India: Annual Average Percentage Change Forecasts.

The Wholesale Price Index of domestic electrical appliances across India during financial year 2024 was just around 134. The price index for domestic appliances increased by about 34 percent from the base financial year of 2012. An overall increase in the price index was noted over the years from financial year 2013 in the country.

Key information about India CPI: Food and Non Alcoholic Beverage Change

• India CPI: Food and Non Alcoholic Beverage Change was reported at 3.836 % in Feb 2025.
• This records a decrease from the previous number of 5.681 % for Jan 2025.
• India CPI: Food and Non Alcoholic Beverage Change data is updated monthly, averaging 6.224 % from Jan 2012 to Feb 2025, with 158 observations.
• The data reached an all-time high of 16.651 % in Nov 2013 and a record low of -1.689 % in Nov 2018.
• India CPI: Food and Non Alcoholic Beverage 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: CPI: Food and Non Alcoholic Beverage: Y-o-Y Growth: Monthly.

Inflation Rate in Sri Lanka decreased to -4.20 percent in February from -4 percent in January of 2025. This dataset provides - Sri Lanka Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

India PFS: RBI: Consumer Price Index (CPI): Combined: Next 2 Quarters: Mean data was reported at 3.300 % in Mar 2019. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3.500 % for Dec 2018. India PFS: RBI: Consumer Price Index (CPI): Combined: Next 2 Quarters: Mean data is updated quarterly, averaging 5.050 % from Dec 2013 (Median) to Mar 2019, with 22 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 9.300 % in Dec 2013 and a record low of 3.300 % in Mar 2019. India PFS: RBI: Consumer Price Index (CPI): Combined: Next 2 Quarters: Mean data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Reserve Bank of India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Business and Economic Survey – Table IN.SE048: Professional Forecasters Survey (PFS): Reserve Bank of India: Quarterly Forecasts: Consumer Price Index: Combined.

The Wholesale Price Index of motor vehicles across India during financial year 2024 was 128.5. An overall increase in the index value was seen over the years from financial year 2013 in the country.

India IESH: RBI: Price Expectations: Non Food : Three Months Ahead: Decline in Price data was reported at 4.000 % in Sep 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4.100 % for Jun 2018. India IESH: RBI: Price Expectations: Non Food : Three Months Ahead: Decline in Price data is updated monthly, averaging 3.600 % from Sep 2008 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 45 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 16.000 % in Dec 2016 and a record low of 0.100 % in Jun 2013. India IESH: RBI: Price Expectations: Non Food : Three Months Ahead: Decline in Price data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Reserve Bank of India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Business and Economic Survey – Table IN.SC008: Inflation Expectations Survey of Households (IESH): Reserve Bank of India: Price Expectations: Non Food.

During the financial year 2023, the cost inflation index (CII) in India stood at 348. This was an increase from the previous year's figure of 331. 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.