Inflation-Adjusted Value Calculator
Calculate what a future amount is worth in today's purchasing power, after accounting for a given rate of inflation.
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Your result
₹4,17,265.06
Today's equivalent value
AI explanation
Formula
Today's value = Future amount / (1 + Inflation rate/100)^YearsWorked example
₹10,00,000 in 15 years at 6% inflation
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Future amount | 1000000 |
| Expected inflation rate (per annum) | 6 |
| Number of years | 15 |
| Today's equivalent value | 417265.06 |
| Loss of purchasing power | 582734.94 |
Assumptions
- Assumes a constant annual inflation rate for the entire period — actual inflation varies year to year and by category of spending.
Frequently asked questions
Why is a future amount worth less in today's terms?
Inflation erodes purchasing power over time — the same rupee amount buys less in the future than it does today, so a future sum needs to be discounted to compare it fairly with today's prices.
How is this useful for retirement planning?
It helps you see the real (inflation-adjusted) value of a future retirement corpus or pension amount, so you can judge whether it will actually be enough to maintain your current lifestyle.
Is this the same as the Inflation Calculator?
No — the Inflation Calculator projects a present cost forward into the future. This calculator works in reverse: it tells you what a known future amount is worth in today's purchasing power.
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Sources
- Reserve Bank of India — Inflation and Monetary Policy — Reserve Bank of India. Effective 01-01-2016, reviewed 12-09-2026.
This calculator provides a mathematical estimate based on a constant assumed inflation rate and is for general educational planning use, not a forecast or financial advice.
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