BASE YEAR UPDATION OF CONSUMER PRICE INDEX NUMBERS FOR INDUSTRIAL WORKERS (CPI-IW) 2013-14=100 Background of CPI-IW series: The CPI-IW series on scientific lines was first introduced with base 1960=100 which was based on the results of Family Living Survey conducted in 1958-59 at 50 industrially important centres. The series was then, updated on base 1982=100 […]
All India Consumer Price Index Number (AICPIN)
The AICPIN is calculated based on the changes in the prices of a basket of goods and services that are typically purchased by urban and rural households in India. These items include food, clothing, housing, fuel, and other essential commodities. The AICPIN is used to assess the impact of inflation on the general population and is a crucial factor in determining various economic policies, such as adjustments in dearness allowance for government employees.
New series of Consumer Price Index (Base for calculation of D.A) under preparation
New series of Consumer Price Index (Base for calculation of D.A) under preparation: Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India has decided to prepare a new series of Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers. For this purpose, Government has set up a Standing Tripartite Committee (STC) to advise the Government on issues pertaining to […]
Expected DA from July 2013-Aicpin for the month of June 2013
Consumer Price Index Numbers for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) June 2013 According to a press release issued today by the Labour Bureau, Ministry of Labour & Employment the All-India CPI-IW for June, 2013 rose by 3 points and pegged at 231 (two hundred and thirty one). On 1-month percentage change, it increased by 1.32 per cent […]
AICPIN For The Month of May 2013
AICPIN For The Month of May 2013 Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW)-May, 2013 The All-India CPI-IW for May, 2013 rose by 2 points and pegged at 228 (two hundred and twenty eight). On 1-month percentage change, it increased by 0.88 per cent between April and May compared with 0.49 per cent between […]
Aicpin for the month of April 2013
Consumer Price Index Numbers for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) April 2013 According to a press release issued today by the Labour Bureau, Ministry of Labour & Employment the All-India CPI-IW for April, 2013 rose by 2 point and pegged at 226 (two hundred and twenty six). On 1-month percentage change, it increased by 0.89 per cent […]