Personal Finance•5 min read•Published: 2025-03-12
Inflation and Purchasing Power: The Silent Wealth Destroyer in India
At 6% inflation, ₹1,00,000 today will have the purchasing power of only ₹55,839 in 10 years and just ₹31,180 in 20 years.
Key Financial Takeaways
- Keeping cash in regular savings accounts (yielding 3%) loses 3-4% in real purchasing power every year.
- Education and Healthcare inflation in India run even higher at 8% to 10% annually.
- Equities and real estate are historical hedges that outpace inflation over long periods.
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The Rule of 70 for Inflation
Divide 70 by the annual inflation rate to find how fast prices will double. At 7% inflation, prices double every 10 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is headline vs core inflation?
Headline inflation includes volatile food and energy prices, while core inflation measures underlying structural price changes.
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