macro BenchmarkMonthly release on 12th of every month at 5:30 PM IST
Retail CPI Inflation
3.65%Year-on-Year (%)-0.25% (-25 bps)
3-Year CAGR: 5.4% Avg
5-Year CAGR: 5.8% Avg
52-Week Low: 3.54%52-Week High: 5.69%
Understanding Retail CPI Inflation
The official measure of consumer inflation in India based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI), tracking price changes of a basket of consumer goods and services.
How This Benchmark Affects Your Money in India
•Currently below the RBI's 4.0% target band, preserving purchasing power.
•Determines real return: at 7.25% FD rate and 3.65% inflation, the real pre-tax return is a solid +3.60%.
