India Consumer Price Index
Consumer price index (2010 = 100) FP.CPI.TOTL
India's consumer price index was 239.13 in 2025, ranked 41st globally. This represents a 5.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
India's consumer price index stood at 239.13 in 2025, a rise of +11.53 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 239.13 by 2025. India ranked 41st globally.
India's Consumer Price Index has experienced significant fluctuations over the 66 years of available data, with the latest value in 2025 standing at 239.13, ranking 41st globally. This also marks the all-time peak, surpassing previous highs. In contrast, the earliest recorded value in 1960 was 2.53, representing the all-time trough. Compared to its peers, India's Consumer Price Index is closely aligned with that of Jamaica, which has a value of 239.14, and slightly higher than Brazil's 238.59. Nepal, on the other hand, has a higher index value of 261.67. As India's economy continues to evolve, the trajectory of its Consumer Price Index will likely be influenced by factors such as monetary policy and global commodity prices, which could potentially alter the current trend and impact the country's future ranking.
Data & projection
| Year | Consumer Price Index | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 261.88 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 250.50 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 239.13 | - | - |
| 2025 | 239.13 | +11.53 | #41 |
| 2024 | 227.60 | +10.74 | #134 |
| 2023 | 216.86 | +11.60 | #136 |
| 2022 | 205.27 | +12.89 | #139 |
| 2021 | 192.38 | +9.39 | #140 |
| 2020 | 182.99 | +11.37 | #142 |
| 2019 | 171.62 | +6.17 | #146 |
| 2018 | 165.45 | +6.27 | #149 |
| 2017 | 159.18 | +5.13 | #149 |
| 2016 | 154.05 | +7.26 | #159 |
| 2015 | 146.79 | +6.87 | #163 |
| 2014 | 139.92 | +8.74 | #164 |
| 2013 | 131.18 | +11.94 | #166 |
| 2012 | 119.24 | +10.32 | #160 |
| 2011 | 108.91 | +8.91 | #158 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
India matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2010. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw consumer price index improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
India's consumer price index was 239.13 in 2025. Ranked 41st globally. This represents a 5.1% increase from the previous year.
India's consumer price index peaked at 239.13 in 2025.
The lowest consumer price index in India was 2.53 in 1960.
India ranks 41st globally in consumer price index as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FP.CPI.TOTL. Data sourced from World Bank.
India's consumer price index is projected to reach 239.13 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The consumer price index of India in 2025 was 239.13. This ranks 41st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_india_consumer-price-index,
title = {India Consumer Price Index},
url = {https://historysaid.com/india/consumer-price-index/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}