Current Cost Of Living Increase 2025. Compare the cost of living across countries. Find the historical data and trends of india inflation rate from 1960 to 2025, based on the consumer price index.
The article explains why the official consumer price index underestimates the true cost of living, especially for wage earners with mortgages. According to the data released by the ministry of statistics and programme implementation, india’s consumer price index inflation rose to 5.49 percent in september 2025.