How does inflation affect investments?

Real Return = Nominal Return – Inflation. A fixed deposit earning 7% in a 6% inflation environment has a real return of only 1%, barely preserving purchasing power.

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Do I need to sign up or create an account to use this free tool?

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Personal Finance100% Free Tool

Free Inflation Calculator Online

Calculate the purchasing power erosion of money over time, find the future cost of an item, or determine the real return of an investment after inflation. — 100% free online utility, zero sign-up, zero paywalls, and private client-side processing.

100% Client-Side0ms Latency

0ms Financial EngineIEEE-754 Precision Float

Initial Capital ($)

Annual Interest / Return Rate (12%)

Duration (10 Years)

Future Value$31,058

Total Capital Profit$21,058

Initial Principal$10,000

How It Works

Enter Initial Amount

Input the original amount or current price of an item.

Set Inflation Rate

Enter average annual inflation rate (India CPI average: 5–6% p.a.).

Choose Time Period

Select past or future years to project purchasing power.

View Adjusted Value

See the inflation-adjusted value and total purchasing power lost.

Frequently Asked Questions

India's average CPI inflation over the last 20 years is approximately 5.5–6.5% p.a. Financial planners typically use 6% as a conservative long-term assumption.

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