India: Inflation, monthly
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The most recent value is 0.26 percent as of March 2026, an increase compared to the previous value of 0.11 percent. Historically, the average for India from February 1960 to March 2026 is 0.55 percent. The minimum of -3.22 percent was recorded in November 1968, while the maximum of 4.61 percent was reached in July 1979.
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- Measure: percent
- Source: Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation of India
| Recent values | India: Inflation, monthly percent change in the CPI |
|---|---|
| 2026 Mar | 0.26 |
| 2026 Feb | 0.11 |
| 2026 Jan | 0.34 |
| 2025 Dec | 0.09 |
| 2025 Nov | 0.26 |
| 2025 Oct | 0 |
| 2025 Sep | 0 |
| 2025 Aug | 0.38 |
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Definition: The percentage change in the CPI from one month to the next.
| 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 |