India has recorded an average inflation rate of around 5.9 per cent annually between 2000 and 2026, leading to a 344 per cent rise in prices over that period.

How this affects you

The purchasing power of Rs 100 in India in 2026 is only around 22.5 per cent of what it was in 2000, meaning households need significantly more money to buy the same quantity of essential goods like rice, wheat, and milk. This affects daily expenses for families as essentials now consume a much larger share of monthly spending.