Inflation, in concrete numbers
Inflation data is abstract; the price of things isn't. By running India's CPI backwards, this tool shows what an amount from years ago is worth today — and why "things used to cost less" is not just nostalgia, it's measurable.
It's also a reminder about saving: cash sitting still loses purchasing power, which is why long-term savers look for returns that beat inflation.
What you're wondering
From the Consumer Price Index (CPI) published by MoSPI, comparing the year you pick with today.
What your money can actually buy. ₹100 in 2012 bought more than ₹100 does today.
Yes. It shows whether a salary or budget kept up with inflation between two points in time.