Inflation India 2026
Average inflation: 4.0%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 4.0%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in March at 4.3%. The lowest inflation was in January at 3.8%.
- Highest month
- March: 4.3%
- Lowest month
- January: 3.8%
- Difference
- 0.5 percentage points
- Months with data
- 3 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 4.4%.
- 5-year average
- 4.4%
- 10-year average
- 4.8%
- All-time high (2010)
- 12.1%
- All-time low (2017)
- 2.5%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2025, the difference is minimal (+1.2 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +1.2 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- February: +1.4 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 2.0% 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 €104.00 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2026
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3.8% | +0.7 |
| February | 4.0% | +1.4 |
| March | 4.3% | +1.3 |
| Average | 4.0% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 02/05/2026.Not all months available yet.