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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| April 2019 | Rural | Urban | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| (Base 2012=100) | |||
General Index (All Groups) | 141.7 | 140.5 | 141.1 |
Food and beverages | 138.0 | 141.7 | 139.4 |
| Cereals and products | 137.1 | 140.1 | 138.0 |
| Meat and Fish | 156.2 | 153.6 | 155.3 |
| Egg | 134.7 | 139.4 | 136.5 |
| Milk and products | 142.4 | 141.9 | 142.2 |
| Oils and fats | 124.0 | 118.4 | 121.9 |
| Fruits | 143.7 | 148.6 | 146.0 |
| Vegetables | 129.3 | 150.1 | 136.4 |
| Pulses and products | 122.8 | 121.7 | 122.4 |
| Sugar and confectionery | 108.4 | 110.4 | 109.1 |
| Spices | 138.7 | 140.4 | 139.3 |
| Non-alcoholic beverages | 137.5 | 128.7 | 133.8 |
| Prepared meals, snacks, sweets etc. | 156.3 | 154.2 | 155.3 |
Pan, tobacco and intoxicants | 162.9 | 165.7 | 163.6 |
Clothing and footwear | 150.2 | 142.0 | 146.9 |
| Clothing | 150.8 | 143.9 | 148.1 |
| Footwear | 146.2 | 131.3 | 140.0 |
Housing | N/A | 149.7 | 149.7 |
Fuel and light | 146.6 | 129.1 | 140.0 |
Miscellaneous | 142.6 | 133.1 | 138.0 |
| Household goods and services | 149.4 | 136.9 | 143.5 |
| Health | 151.0 | 139.5 | 146.6 |
| Transport and communication | 130.2 | 120.2 | 124.9 |
| Recreation and amusement | 144.9 | 133.8 | 138.6 |
| Education | 156.3 | 147.6 | 151.2 |
| Personal care and effects | 133.7 | 132.4 | 133.2 |
Consumer Food Price Index | 135.9 | 139.9 | 137.3 |
| Source: MOSPI | |||