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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| September 2018 | Rural | Urban | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| (Base 2012=100) | |||
General Index (All Groups) | 142.2 | 138.1 | 140.3 |
Food and beverages | 141.5 | 138.9 | 140.5 |
| Cereals and products | 139.8 | 137.0 | 138.9 |
| Meat and Fish | 147.1 | 143.1 | 145.7 |
| Egg | 136.5 | 132.8 | 135.1 |
| Milk and products | 144.2 | 141.5 | 143.2 |
| Oils and fats | 124.8 | 117.7 | 122.2 |
| Fruits | 148.6 | 140.0 | 144.6 |
| Vegetables | 149.5 | 151.3 | 150.1 |
| Pulses and products | 125.5 | 113.5 | 121.5 |
| Sugar and confectionery | 114.4 | 112.3 | 113.7 |
| Spices | 138.7 | 141.2 | 139.5 |
| Non-alcoholic beverages | 134.3 | 127.7 | 131.5 |
| Prepared meals, snacks, sweets etc. | 156.0 | 151.3 | 153.8 |
Pan, tobacco and intoxicants | 157.7 | 163.3 | 159.2 |
Clothing and footwear | 151.3 | 139.1 | 146.5 |
| Clothing | 152.2 | 140.8 | 147.7 |
| Footwear | 146.0 | 129.3 | 139.1 |
Housing | N/A | 145.3 | 145.3 |
Fuel and light | 148.8 | 131.2 | 142.1 |
Miscellaneous | 137.4 | 131.9 | 134.7 |
| Household goods and services | 144.1 | 134.9 | 139.8 |
| Health | 139.9 | 135.6 | 138.3 |
| Transport and communication | 129.7 | 122.5 | 125.9 |
| Recreation and amusement | 139.7 | 130.2 | 134.3 |
| Education | 147.6 | 145.2 | 146.2 |
| Personal care and effects | 132.0 | 129.3 | 130.9 |
Consumer Food Price Index | 140.0 | 137.0 | 138.9 |
| Source: MOSPI | |||