Inflation
The rate at which prices rise and money loses buying power.
Inflation is the slow rise in the price of everyday things, which means each rupee buys a little less over time. A cup of chai that cost ₹5 in 2005 and ₹15 today is inflation in action. It's the main reason people invest rather than only saving.
Example
At 6% inflation, something that costs ₹100 today will cost about ₹179 in ten years.
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