AICPIN for March 2024 – Possibility of Publishing or not Publishing the Press Release!
AICPIN for March 2024 Labour Bureau Press Release PDF: As per the advance calendar released by the Labour Bureau, the eagerly awaited All India Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (AICPIN) data for March 2024 is scheduled to be officially unveiled on the 30th of April in the same year.
However, to the disappointment of many, the Labor Bureau has not published the statistical report regarding the AICPIN figures for February 2024, causing a delay in the subsequent press release for March 2024. The reasons behind this delay have not been communicated by the Labour Bureau or any other related departments, leaving many puzzled by the unexplained sluggishness in data publication processes.
This unexpected turn of events has generated a wave of confusion and concern among economists, policymakers, and the general public, as the release of AICPIN figures plays a crucial role in gauging economic trends and forecasting future financial movements. For a detailed account of the circumstances surrounding the delay in the publication of the AICPIN for February 2024, and its potential impact on the economic landscape, please click on the hyperlink provided.
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All India CPI Base 2012=100 March 2024 – Consumer Price Index
The National Statistical Office released a statement on the Consumer Price Index for March 2024, presenting data on All India CPI, Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI) for Rural, Urban, and Combined sectors. Price information was collected from urban markets and villages across all States/UTs. The press release will provide inflation rates for March 2024 compared to March 2023 based on General Indices and CFPIs.
| Inflation | Rural | Urban | Combd. |
| CPI (General) | 5.45 | 4.14 | 4.85 |
| CFPI | 8.61 | 8.35 | 8.52 |
| Index | Rural | Urban | Combd. |
| CPI (General) | 187.7 | 183.6 | 185.8 |
| CFPI | 187.9 | 193.3 | 189.8 |
Please click to access the press release in PDF format via the provided direct link.
CPI BY-2012 Rural, Urban Index March 2024
The Consumer Price Index numbers based on 2012=100 for rural, urban, and combined areas in March 2024 were compiled through meticulous data collection efforts. These price data were gathered from a total of 1114 urban markets and 1181 villages, encompassing all States/Union Territories. The dedicated field staff of the Field Operations Division of the NSO, MoSPI, conducted personal visits on a weekly basis to obtain this information.
Throughout March 2024, the NSO successfully collected prices from approximately 99.8% of villages and 98.5% of urban markets. The detailed market-wise prices reported stood at 89.6% for rural areas and 93.2% for urban regions, reflecting a comprehensive and thorough data collection process that provides valuable insights into the economic landscape.