India: Inflation, annual
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The most recent value is 4.38 percent as of June 2026, an increase compared to the previous value of 3.94 percent. Historically, the average for India from January 1961 to June 2026 is 6.85 percent. The minimum of -6.89 percent was recorded in March 1976, while the maximum of 33.33 percent was reached in September 1974.
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- Measure: percent
- Definition: Percent change in the CPI from the same month last year.
- Source: Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation of India
| Recent values | India: Inflation, annual percent change in the CPI |
|---|---|
| 2026 Jun | 4.38 |
| 2026 May | 3.94 |
| 2026 Apr | 3.48 |
| 2026 Mar | 3.4 |
| 2026 Feb | 3.21 |
| 2026 Jan | 2.73 |
| 2025 Dec | 1.17 |
| 2025 Nov | 0.49 |
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation | 2.4 | 2025 | percent |
| Exchange rate regimes | 6 | 2023 | index points |
| USD exchange rate | 95.4779 | 9/2026 | Local Currency Units per USD |
| Money supply (broad money) | 281,778.29 | 6/2025 | billion |
| Consumer Price Index (CPI) | 231.6826 | 6/2026 | index points |
| Inflation, monthly | 1.03 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Inflation, annual | 4.38 | 6/2026 | 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 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Household debt to GDP | 47.80 | 12/2025 | percent |
| Debt service ratios for private non-financial sector | 12.20 | Q4/2025 | percent |