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Glossary
The Consumer Price Index measures the average change in prices paid by consumers for a fixed basket of goods and services, used as the primary gauge of retail inflation in India.
The official measure of how much prices for everyday goods have risen, used to track inflation.
Published monthly by the National Statistical Office; the RBI’s inflation-targeting monetary policy uses CPI (not WPI) as its key benchmark for setting the repo rate.
A rising CPI print above the RBI’s comfort band can lead to the central bank raising the repo rate.
The official measure of how much prices for everyday goods have risen, used to track inflation.
Consumer Price Index (CPI) helps you evaluate products, compare options, and make informed decisions aligned with goals, tax rules, and risk tolerance in the Indian financial system.