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India’s Inflation Rate (CPI-Based)

Annual CPI and inflation trends for rural, urban, and combined India - based on MOSPI and RBI data.

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  • Source: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
LATEST VALUE (2025-26)103.5Index (Base 2012 = 100)
MAX VALUE192.6Index (Base 2012 = 100) in 2024–25
GROWTH SINCE START945.5%2012–13 to 2025-26
YEARS OF DATA13 Years2012–13 to 2025-26
TOTAL DATA POINTS27Annual Observations

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Annual CPI and inflation trends for rural, urban, and combined India - based on MOSPI and RBI data.

Formula
Formula
Index = (Current Value / Base Year Value) × 100

Indexes show change relative to a base year, commonly used for prices or fiscal indicators.

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Source
Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
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  • Switch time ranges to analyze inflationary or deflationary phases.
  • Identify major economic event impacts on the index.

Topics

  • Inflation
  • CPI
  • Prices
  • India Economy
  • RBI
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