India: Consumer Price Index (CPI)
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The most recent value is 227.0056 index points as of March 2026, an increase compared to the previous value of 226.421 index points. Historically, the average for India from January 1960 to March 2026 is 61.9411 index points. The minimum of 3.08 index points was recorded in January 1960, while the maximum of 227.0056 index points was reached in March 2026.
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- Measure: index points
- Source: Bank for International Settlements (BIS)
| Recent values | India: Consumer Price Index (CPI) |
|---|---|
| 2026 Mar | 227.0056 |
| 2026 Feb | 226.421 |
| 2026 Jan | 226.1612 |
| 2025 Dec | 225.4033 |
| 2025 Nov | 225.2085 |
| 2025 Oct | 224.6239 |
| 2025 Sep | 224.6239 |
| 2025 Aug | 224.6239 |
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Definition: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the changes in the cost of a basket of goods and services consumed by the average urban household.
| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation | 5.0 | 2024 | percent |
| Exchange rate regimes | 6 | 2023 | index points |
| USD exchange rate | 94.8565 | 6/2026 | Local Currency Units per USD |
| Money supply (broad money) | 281,778.29 | 6/2025 | billion |
| Consumer Price Index (CPI) | 227.0056 | 3/2026 | index points |
| Inflation, monthly | 0.26 | 3/2026 | percent |
| Inflation, annual | 3.40 | 3/2026 | percent |
| Private sector credit | 175,198.92 | 6/2025 | billion |
| Business credit | 113,695.97 | 6/2025 | billion |
| Household credit | 61,502.95 | 6/2025 | billion |
| Mortgage credit | 30,671.20 | 6/2025 | billion |
| Consumer credit | 30,831.75 | 6/2025 | billion |
| Deposit interest rate | 7.00 | 12/2024 | percent |
| Policy rate | 5.25 | 3/2026 | percent |
| Household debt to GDP | 47.80 | 12/2025 | percent |
| Debt service ratios for private non-financial sector | 12.20 | Q4/2025 | percent |