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What is Inflation?

Inflation — The rate at which the general level of prices rises over time, eroding purchasing power. Measured in India by the CPI.

In simple terms

6% inflation means ₹100 buys what ₹94 did a year earlier.

Why Inflation matters when you invest

Understanding inflation helps you make better-informed decisions when you invest and trade on ROAR by DP TradeKING. Open a free account to put it into practice — ₹0 delivery brokerage and zero-commission direct mutual funds.

Inflation — frequently asked questions

What is Inflation?

The rate at which the general level of prices rises over time, eroding purchasing power. Measured in India by the CPI.

What does Inflation mean in the stock market?

The rate at which the general level of prices rises over time, eroding purchasing power. Measured in India by the CPI. 6% inflation means ₹100 buys what ₹94 did a year earlier.

Can you give an example of Inflation?

6% inflation means ₹100 buys what ₹94 did a year earlier.

Related terms

Repo RateEconomyRBIMarket structureCPI (Consumer Price Index)Economy

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