Inflation Calculator

Current Amount (₹) Annual Inflation Rate (%) Years

About this Inflation Calculator tool

Inflation is the rise in prices over time, which reduces what your money can buy. This calculator shows what an amount today could cost in the future at a given inflation rate, helping you plan savings, retirement and big purchases.

How to use it

Enter the amount, the expected annual inflation rate and the number of years.
Click Calculate.
Read the future value.

Example

Future cost = Amount × (1 + inflation)^years

Something that costs ₹1,00,000 today would cost about ₹1,79,085 in 10 years at 6% inflation.

Frequently asked questions

What inflation rate should I use?

Check recent official data, and test a few different rates. Long-term averages vary.

Why does inflation matter for savings?

If your savings grow more slowly than inflation, their buying power falls.

Is inflation the same for everything?

No. Education, healthcare and food can rise faster or slower than the overall rate.