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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| July 2018 | Rural | Urban | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| (Base 2012=100) | |||
General Index (All Groups) | 141.8 | 137.5 | 139.8 |
Food and beverages | 142.0 | 140.3 | 141.4 |
| Cereals and products | 138.4 | 135.6 | 137.5 |
| Meat and Fish | 149.2 | 148.6 | 149.0 |
| Egg | 139.3 | 139.1 | 139.2 |
| Milk and products | 143.5 | 141.0 | 142.6 |
| Oils and fats | 124.2 | 116.7 | 121.4 |
| Fruits | 153.2 | 149.9 | 151.7 |
| Vegetables | 154.2 | 159.4 | 156.0 |
| Pulses and products | 126.4 | 112.5 | 121.7 |
| Sugar and confectionery | 114.4 | 111.8 | 113.5 |
| Spices | 138.1 | 140.3 | 138.8 |
| Non-alcoholic beverages | 132.8 | 126.8 | 130.3 |
| Prepared meals, snacks, sweets etc. | 154.8 | 149.4 | 152.3 |
Pan, tobacco and intoxicants | 156.2 | 161.5 | 157.6 |
Clothing and footwear | 150.6 | 137.9 | 145.6 |
| Clothing | 151.6 | 139.5 | 146.8 |
| Footwear | 145.1 | 128.9 | 138.4 |
Housing | N/A | 143.6 | 143.6 |
Fuel and light | 146.8 | 128.1 | 139.7 |
Miscellaneous | 136.0 | 130.2 | 133.2 |
| Household goods and services | 143.1 | 133.6 | 138.6 |
| Health | 138.9 | 133.5 | 136.9 |
| Transport and communication | 127.5 | 120.1 | 123.6 |
| Recreation and amusement | 138.4 | 128.9 | 133.0 |
| Education | 145.8 | 143.9 | 144.7 |
| Personal care and effects | 131.4 | 128.2 | 130.1 |
Consumer Food Price Index | 140.7 | 139.1 | 140.2 |
| Source: MOSPI | |||