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The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) announced the release of an Expert Group Report on the Comprehensive Updation of the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The report, which involved experts from academic institutions, the Reserve Bank of India, and government officials, is aimed at revising the CPI base to
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The Ministry of Labour & Employment published the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for Agricultural and Rural Labourers for December 2025, showing a slight decrease in both indices compared to November 2025. Food price index saw a notable reduction, indicating a negative food inflation rate year-on-year. Source: Original Link
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The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is revising the Consumer Price Index (CPI) methodology, focusing on housing, which represents a significant expenditure for households. A discussion paper outlining proposed changes has been released, inviting feedback from stakeholders. This is part of a broader base revision exercise for the
Consumer Price Index
The Labour Bureau of the Ministry of Labour & Employment has released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) numbers for Agricultural and Rural Labourers for September 2025. The CPI for Agricultural Labourers decreased by 0.11 points to 136.23, while the Rural Labourers' index decreased by 0.18 points
Consumer Price Index
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has released Discussion Paper 2.0 regarding the treatment of free Public Distribution System (PDS) items in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) compilation. This revision aims to enhance price collection methodologies and reflect the impact of the government's free food grain
Consumer Price Index
The Labour Bureau of the Ministry of Labour & Employment has released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) numbers for Agricultural and Rural Labourers for August 2025. The CPI for Agricultural Labourers increased by 1.03 points to 136.34, while the Rural Labourers' index rose by 0.94 points
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The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation reported a year-on-year inflation rate of 2.07% for August 2025, which is within the target set by the Reserve Bank of India. Food inflation remains negative for the third consecutive month, with a rate of -0.69%. The report highlights increases in
Consumer Price Index
The Labour Bureau of the Ministry of Labour & Employment has released the Consumer Price Index Numbers for Agricultural and Rural Labourers for July 2025. The All-India CPI for Agricultural Labourers increased by 1.23 points to 135.31, while the index for Rural Labourers rose by 1.30 points
Consumer Price Index
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
Consumer Price Index
In May 2025, the All-India Consumer Price Index for Agricultural Labourers (CPI-AL) decreased by 2 points to 1305, while the index for Rural Labourers (CPI-RL) decreased by 1 point to 1319. Year-on-year inflation rates for CPI-AL and CPI-RL were recorded at 2.84% and 2.97%, respectively, a significant drop