AL-CPI and RL-CPI rises in November 2013 from October 2013

The All-India Consumer Price Index (CPI) numbers for Agricultural Labourers (AL) and for Rural Labourers (RL) increased from12.65% and 12.48% in October 2013 to 13.43% and 13.27% in November 2013.

Further, inflation based on food index of CPI-AL and CPI-RL are 14.73% and 14.54% respectively during November 2013.

The All-India CPI numbers for AL and RL (Base: 1986-87=100) for November 2013 increased by 11 points each to stand at 777 points.

The rise in index varied from State to State. In case of Agricultural Labourers, it recorded an increase which varied between 1 to 21 points. Haryana with 860 points topped the index table whereas Himachal Pradesh with the index level of 631 points stood at the bottom.

In case of Rural Labourers, it recorded an increase between 2 to 22 points in 19 States and remained stationary in 1 State. Haryana with 854 points topped the index table whereas Himachal Pradesh State with the index level of 666 points stood at the bottom.

Agricultural Labourers index for Bihar State registered the maximum increase of 21 points while Rural Labourers index for Assam State registered the maximum increase of 22 points mainly due to increase in the prices of wheat atta, maize, milk, vegetables & fruits, firewood, saree cotton mill and doctor's fee.

All-India Consumer Price Index Number (General & Group-wise)Group Agricultural Labourers Rural Labourers Oct., 2013 Nov., 2013 Oct., 2013 Nov., 2013General Index 766 777 766 777Food 759 771 759 772Pan, Supari, etc. 1011 1017 1020 1025Fuel & Light 844 850 843 849Clothing, Bedding & Footwear 734 741 744 749Miscellaneous 700 707 697 703

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