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) decreased to 11.19% and 11.18% in December, 2013 from 13.43% and 13.27% in November, 2013.

Further, inflation based on food index of CPI-AL and CPI-RL are 11.57% and 11.23% respectively during December, 2013.

The All-India CPI numbers for AL and RL (Base: 1986-87=100) for December, 2013 decreased by 12 points and 11 points respectively to stand at 765 points and 766 points.

The fall/rise in index varied from State to State. In case of Agricultural Labourers, it recorded a decrease between 5 to 27 points for 16 States and an increase between 2 to 6 points for 4 States. Haryana with 841 points topped the index table whereas Himachal Pradesh with the index level of 622 points stood at the bottom.

In case of Rural Labourers, it recorded a decrease between 3 to 24 points in 16 states and an increase between 2 to 5 points for 4 states. Haryana with 834 points topped the index table whereas Himachal Pradesh State with the index level of 652 points stood at the bottom.

The CPI numbers for Agricultural and Rural Labourers in respect of Punjab State registered the maximum decrease of 27 and 24 points respectively mainly due to decrease in the prices of rice, gram dal, onion, ginger, vegetables & fruits and gur. The CPI numbers for Agricultural and Rural Labourers in respect of Kerala State registered the maximum increase of 6 and 5 points respectively mainly due to increase in the prices of wheat atta, tapioca, pulses, coconut oil, onion, vegetables & fruits, fish fresh, tamarind and tea readymade.

All-India Consumer Price Index Number (General & Group-wise)Group Agricultural Labourers Rural Labourers Nov., 2013 Dec., 2013 Nov., 2013 Dec., 2013General Index 777 765 777 766Food 771 752 772 753Pan, Supari, etc. 1017 1027 1025 1035Fuel & Light 850 856 849 854Clothing, Bedding & Footwear 741 745 749 756Miscellaneous 707 712 703 709

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