India's new CPI series with base year 2024=100 launches today, February 12, 2026
CONSUMER PRICE INDEX NUMBERS ON BASE 2012=100 FOR RURAL, URBAN AND COMBINED FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER, 2025
New CPI Overview
Authorities have updated the Consumer Price Index basket to 358 items from 299, reflecting shifts like more weight on digital services and health costs based on recent household surveys. Food now holds 36.75% weightage, down from 45.86%, with expanded price collection from 1,465 rural and 1,395 urban points.
Release and Expectations
January 2026 data under this series is due later today around 4 PM IST, potentially showing 2.9-3% headline inflation amid food price trends. This aids better monetary policy decisions.