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New CPI Series based Retail Inflation
February 17 , 2026
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- India’s retail inflation was recorded at 2.75% in January 2026 under the new Consumer Price Index (CPI) series (Base: 2024 = 100).
- The data was released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) and is the first inflation estimate under the revised CPI framework.
- The new CPI series replaces the earlier base year of 2012 and is based on the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (2023–24).
- The CPI basket now includes 358 weighted items (earlier 299), reflecting changing consumption patterns and the growing share of services.
- Newly added items include online streaming services, rural housing, cleaner fuels (CNG, PNG), exercise equipment, and value-added dairy products.
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