Inflation India 2025
Average inflation: 2.8%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.8%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in August at 3.2%. The lowest inflation was in October at 2.2%.
- Highest month
- August: 3.2%
- Lowest month
- October: 2.2%
- Difference
- 1.0 percentage points
- Months with data
- 11 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is 1.8% lower than the 5-year average of 4.6%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (2.8% in 2025).
- 5-year average
- 4.6%
- 10-year average
- 4.8%
- All-time high (2022)
- 5.9%
- All-time low (2025)
- 2.8%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2024, inflation has fallen by +1.0 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -1.0 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- February: -2.3 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.8% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this inflation rate, purchasing power noticeably decreases. Without a salary increase, you can buy less with the same money.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €102.80 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2025
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3.1% | -1.5 |
| February | 2.6% | -2.3 |
| March | 3.0% | -1.2 |
| April | 2.9% | -1.0 |
| May | 2.9% | -1.0 |
| June | 2.5% | -1.2 |
| July | 2.7% | +0.6 |
| August | 3.2% | +0.8 |
| September | 2.8% | -1.4 |
| October | 2.2% | -2.2 |
| November | 2.6% | -1.3 |
| Average | 2.8% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 07/01/2026.Not all months available yet.