Revised Consumer Price Index for Agricultural and Rural Labourers

The Ministry of Labour & Employment has updated the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for Agricultural Labourers (CPI-AL) and Rural Labourers (CPI-RL) to a new base year of 2019=100, replacing the previous base year of 1986-87. This revision includes enhanced scope, methodological changes, and a broader coverage of states and items. The CPI-AL and CPI-RL for June 2025 stand at 134 points each, with year-on-year inflation rates of 1.42% and 1.73%, respectively.

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APEDA Launches First Sea Shipment of Botanical-Infused Millet Foods to New Zealand

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the maiden sea shipment of botanical-infused, ready-to-cook millet functional foods from Karnataka to New Zealand. This milestone underscores the expanding opportunities for India's millet-based agricultural exports, bolstered by participation in APEDA-supported international trade fairs. Source: Original Link