Archive · 15 Sep 2025
Inflation Concerns: Differing Views on India's Rising Costs
Imagine prices going up for things you buy.
Official numbers say it's a small increase, but some people think it's much higher, especially for those who aren't getting help with food or housing.
The government says prices went up a little in August, after going down for a while.
One expert says official numbers don't always show how much things really cost for some people.
The Reserve Bank of India tries to keep inflation in check, but some experts question if the numbers reflect everyone's real experience.
Official retail inflation in India was reported at 2.07% in August.
Wholesale price inflation turned positive at 0.52% in August.
Akshat Shrivastava said that real inflation for the middle class is at least 10%.
Food inflation in August stood at -0.69%.
Former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan questioned if inflation calculations accurately reflect the lived reality.
- Who
- Hedge fund manager Akshat Shrivastava and Former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan.
- What
- Discussed the real impact of inflation in India compared to official data.
- When
- August 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- To highlight disparities in how inflation affects different groups.
Official Data
Real-World Experience
Inflation Rate
Official Data
2.07%
Real-World Experience
At least 10% for some
- Official Retail Inflation (Aug)
- 2.07%
- WPI Inflation (Aug)
- 0.52%
- Retail Inflation in Aug 2024
- 3.65%
- Former RBI Governor
- Raghuram Rajan
- RBI Policy Rate
- 5.5%