India · 1947 to today
How much has India's cost of living changed?
Gold, silver, and petrol — tracked from the day India got its independence.
All commodities — % gain from start of period
Annual data · Cards show year-on-year change
Key Historical Events
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Decade Snapshots
Gold
₹88.62/10g
Silver
N/A
Oil
27p/L
USD/INR
₹4.76/USD
Gold
₹278.5/10g
Silver
₹32/kg
Oil
₹1.06/L
USD/INR
₹7.74/USD
Gold
₹1,330/10g
Silver
₹2,200/kg
Oil
₹3.47/L
USD/INR
₹7.86/USD
Gold
₹3,466/10g
Silver
₹1,587/kg
Oil
₹9.50/L
USD/INR
₹22.74/USD
Gold
₹12,500/10g
Silver
₹7,000/kg
Oil
₹50.62/L
USD/INR
₹43.51/USD
Gold reaches all-time peak
Gold
₹26,400/10g
Silver
₹51,000/kg
Oil
₹63.37/L
USD/INR
₹46.67/USD
Gold
₹48,651/10g
Silver
₹63,000/kg
Oil
₹71/L
USD/INR
₹74.10/USD
Gold
₹1,56,660/10g
Silver
₹2,85,000/kg
Oil
₹98.64/L
USD/INR
₹95.70/USD
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