India: Monetary freedom

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 India

Monetary freedom index (0-100)

 Latest value 69.10
 Year 2024
 Measure points
 Data availability 1995 - 2024
 Average 70.21
 Min - Max 62.90 - 77.60
 Source The Heritage Foundation
The latest value from 2024 is 69.1 points, a decline from 70 points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 67.58 points, based on data from 174 countries. Historically, the average for India from 1995 to 2024 is 70.21 points. The minimum value, 62.9 points, was reached in 2012 while the maximum of 77.6 points was recorded in 2003. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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India - Monetary freedom - Recent values chart

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India - Monetary freedom - historical chart - 1995-2024




The Monetary Freedom index for India from The Heritage Foundation reflects the stability of prices in India and the use of price controls by the government. Price stability with minimal price controls is the ideal state for the free market.
Definition: The score for the Monetary freedom index is based on two factors: the weighted average inflation rate for the most recent three years and price controls. Higher index values denote price stability without microeconomic intervention.

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