Consumer Price Index (CPI) in India - Monthly Data
In India, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is calculated on a monthly basis by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI). The following table provides details of All-India CPIs (Rural, Urban, Combined) for Groups, Sub-groups and General Index (All-Groups) along with Consumer Food Price Index for a given month.
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| March 2019 | Rural | Urban | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| (Base 2012=100) | |||
General Index (All Groups) | 141.2 | 139.5 | 140.4 |
Food and beverages | 137.3 | 139.6 | 138.1 |
| Cereals and products | 137.0 | 139.7 | 137.9 |
| Meat and Fish | 154.1 | 151.1 | 153.0 |
| Egg | 138.7 | 142.9 | 140.3 |
| Milk and products | 142.5 | 141.9 | 142.3 |
| Oils and fats | 124.1 | 118.4 | 122.0 |
| Fruits | 136.1 | 139.4 | 137.6 |
| Vegetables | 128.2 | 141.2 | 132.6 |
| Pulses and products | 122.3 | 120.7 | 121.8 |
| Sugar and confectionery | 108.3 | 110.4 | 109.0 |
| Spices | 138.9 | 140.7 | 139.5 |
| Non-alcoholic beverages | 137.5 | 128.5 | 133.7 |
| Prepared meals, snacks, sweets etc. | 156.5 | 153.9 | 155.3 |
Pan, tobacco and intoxicants | 162.9 | 165.3 | 163.5 |
Clothing and footwear | 150.2 | 141.6 | 146.8 |
| Clothing | 150.8 | 143.5 | 147.9 |
| Footwear | 146.1 | 131.2 | 139.9 |
Housing | N/A | 149.0 | 149.0 |
Fuel and light | 146.5 | 128.8 | 139.8 |
Miscellaneous | 142.4 | 132.8 | 137.7 |
| Household goods and services | 150.1 | 136.8 | 143.8 |
| Health | 150.4 | 139.2 | 146.2 |
| Transport and communication | 129.9 | 119.9 | 124.6 |
| Recreation and amusement | 143.8 | 133.0 | 137.7 |
| Education | 155.6 | 146.7 | 150.4 |
| Personal care and effects | 134.0 | 132.5 | 133.4 |
Consumer Food Price Index | 135.1 | 137.3 | 135.9 |
| Source: MOSPI | |||