Understanding the Consumer Price Index: A Guide for Consumers

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is an important economic indicator that measures changes in the average prices of goods and services purchased by households over time. It is widely used by governments, businesses, and individuals to track inflation and make informed decisions. The CPI is calculated by collecting price data for a basket of goods … Read more

Statement of Srikant Kumar Jena on Consumer Price Index

Statement of Srikant Kumar Jena on Consumer Price Index Shri Srikant Kumar Jena, Minister of State (Independent charge), Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation announced the release of the monthly provisional Consumer Price Index (CPI) on Base 2010=100 along with annual inflation rates for October 2013, compiled by the Central Statistics Office. Final CPI numbers … Read more