Inflation in India
India's consumer price inflation rate stood at 4.00% in January 2030, as measured by the year-over-year change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Source: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).
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2030-01-01
What Are the Latest Inflation Numbers for India?
| Indicator | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|
| in-cpi | 157.55 | 2025-03-01 |
| weo-ind-inflation | 4.00% | 2030-01-01 |
| in-gdp_deflator | 142.71 | 2023-07-01 |
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India Headline Inflation
Data Sources and Methodology
India inflation data on WorldPulse is sourced from Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) via automated data pipelines, primarily through FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) and direct statistical office feeds. Data is updated automatically as new CPI releases are published, typically on a monthly basis.
All time series are point-in-time reconstructed: historical values reflect what was originally published, not retroactively revised figures. This is critical for backtesting and research applications where contamination-free data is required.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current inflation rate in India?
As of January 2030, India's annual inflation rate is 4.00%, as published by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). This figure represents the year-over-year change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), measuring how the average price of consumer goods and services has changed compared to the same month of the previous year. WorldPulse updates this data automatically as new official statistics are released.
How is inflation measured in India?
Inflation in India is primarily measured using the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which tracks the average price change of a fixed basket of consumer goods and services over time. Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) publishes CPI data covering categories such as food, housing, transportation, healthcare, and apparel. The year-over-year percentage change in CPI is the standard inflation rate reported in official statistics and media.
Where can I find historical inflation data for India?
WorldPulse provides free access to 3 India inflation time series, including headline CPI, core inflation, and producer prices. Historical data is available via the WorldPulse API and updated automatically from official statistical sources. All data is point-in-time reconstructed, meaning historical values reflect what was originally published rather than retroactively revised figures.
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Data Source
Official data published by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). Retrieved and processed via WorldPulse automated pipeline.
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# Inflation in India
GET /api/v1/topics/inflation/countries/in