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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| November 2018 | Rural | Urban | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| (Base 2012=100) | |||
General Index (All Groups) | 142.4 | 139.0 | 140.8 |
Food and beverages | 140.1 | 139.1 | 139.7 |
| Cereals and products | 137.1 | 138.1 | 137.4 |
| Meat and Fish | 151.2 | 146.3 | 149.5 |
| Egg | 137.0 | 137.8 | 137.3 |
| Milk and products | 142.0 | 141.6 | 141.9 |
| Oils and fats | 122.9 | 118.1 | 121.1 |
| Fruits | 143.5 | 141.4 | 142.5 |
| Vegetables | 147.5 | 145.2 | 146.7 |
| Pulses and products | 121.1 | 115.3 | 119.1 |
| Sugar and confectionery | 111.6 | 112.5 | 111.9 |
| Spices | 140.8 | 141.4 | 141.0 |
| Non-alcoholic beverages | 137.6 | 128.0 | 133.6 |
| Prepared meals, snacks, sweets etc. | 156.1 | 152.6 | 154.5 |
Pan, tobacco and intoxicants | 161.9 | 164.4 | 162.6 |
Clothing and footwear | 150.9 | 140.5 | 146.8 |
| Clothing | 151.7 | 142.4 | 148.0 |
| Footwear | 145.6 | 130.2 | 139.2 |
Housing | N/A | 146.9 | 146.9 |
Fuel and light | 150.5 | 136.7 | 145.3 |
Miscellaneous | 140.1 | 132.2 | 136.3 |
| Household goods and services | 148.0 | 135.8 | 142.2 |
| Health | 145.3 | 136.8 | 142.1 |
| Transport and communication | 130.2 | 121.2 | 125.5 |
| Recreation and amusement | 143.1 | 131.3 | 136.5 |
| Education | 150.2 | 146.1 | 147.8 |
| Personal care and effects | 133.1 | 130.5 | 132.0 |
Consumer Food Price Index | 138.3 | 137.0 | 137.8 |
| Source: MOSPI | |||