India: Consumer Price Index (CPI)
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The most recent value is 237.0741 index points as of September 2026, an increase compared to the previous value of 235.4501 index points. Historically, the average for India from January 1960 to September 2026 is 63.2185 index points. The minimum of 3.08 index points was recorded in January 1960, while the maximum of 237.0741 index points was reached in September 2026.
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- Measure: index points
- 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.
- Source: Bank for International Settlements (BIS)
| Recent values | India: Consumer Price Index (CPI) |
|---|---|
| 2026 Sep | 237.0741 |
| 2026 Aug | 235.4501 |
| 2026 Jul | 233.7396 |
| 2026 Jun | 231.6826 |
| 2026 May | 229.3225 |
| 2026 Apr | 227.6119 |
| 2026 Mar | 227.0056 |
| 2026 Feb | 226.421 |
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation | 2.4 | 2025 | percent |
| Exchange rate regimes | 6 | 2023 | index points |
| USD exchange rate | 95.5017 | 10/2026 | Local Currency Units per USD |
| Money supply (broad money) | 281,778.29 | 6/2025 | billion |
| Consumer Price Index (CPI) | 237.0741 | 9/2026 | index points |
| Inflation, monthly | 0.69 | 9/2026 | percent |
| Inflation, annual | 5.54 | 9/2026 | 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 | 9/2026 | percent |
| Household debt to GDP | 49.10 | 3/2026 | percent |
| Debt service ratios for private non-financial sector | 12.50 | Q1/2026 | percent |