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The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation released its Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for April 2026, revealing a year-on-year inflation rate of 3.48%. This figure is based on the base year 2024 and is marginally up from 3.40% in March 2026. Food inflation, measured by the Consumer
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The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation reported a year-on-year increase in All India Consumer Price Index (CPI) to 3.40% in March 2026, from 3.21% in February 2026. Notably, rural CPI inflation was higher at 3.63% compared to urban areas at 3.11%. Food items like onions
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The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI) in India has revised the base year for the Consumer Price Index (CPI) from 2012 to 2024. This update incorporates data from the latest Household Consumption Expenditure Survey 2023–24 to improve the representativeness and accuracy of the CPI by expanding coverage,
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The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation has launched the new Consumer Price Index (CPI) with the base year 2024=100, reflecting updated household consumption patterns derived from the 2023–24 Household Consumption Expenditure Survey. This revision introduces a more detailed classification system and includes new items such as digital
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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