Taxation
Cost Inflation Index
pronounced: [C-o-s-t- -I-n-f-l-a-t-i-o-n- -I-n-d-e-x]
A figure notified by the CBDT annually to measure inflation.
It is used to index the cost of acquisition of assets to compute inflation-adjusted cost for calculating long-term capital gains.
Key Facts
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Interest Compounding | Annually |
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Last updated: 21 May 2026