Illustration showing how inflation reduces the purchasing power of savings kept in a bank over time

Inflation and Savings: Why Your Money Is Losing Value Even While It Sits in the Bank

Direct Answer: Inflation quietly reduces what your money can buy, even if your bank balance keeps growing. India’s retail inflation rose from around 2.74% in January 2026 to 4.38% in June 2026, per Ministry of Statistics and RBI data. If your savings earn less than the inflation rate, your real, inflation-adjusted wealth is shrinking even […]

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