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Finance Dictionary

Inflation

The rate at which the general price level of goods and services rises over time, eroding the purchasing power of money. Measured by CPI (Consumer Price Index) in India and the US.

Example

India's inflation at 5% means ₹100 today buys what ₹95 buys next year, making investing essential.