Inflation Calculator
See how inflation erodes purchasing power and what things will cost in the future.
Why inflation matters
Inflation quietly reduces what your money can buy. At 6% inflation, prices double roughly every 12 years — so investments must out-earn inflation just to preserve wealth, let alone grow it.
The formula
Future cost = current cost × (1 + inflation)^years. The purchasing power of today’s rupee is the inverse — it shrinks over time.
Frequently asked questions
What is India’s long-term inflation?
CPI inflation in India has averaged roughly 5–6% over the past decade. Use 6% as a conservative planning assumption.