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Eating out becoming more expensive as April retail inflation edges up to 3.48%
May 12, 2026 8:08 pm
In February, prices of 236 of the 358 items in the CPI basket were higher compared to January. But this number has risen to 286 in March and was broadly similar at 282 in April.
Knowledge Nugget: CPI vs WPI and Inflation basics for UPSC preparation
April 22, 2026 11:24 am
At 3.4%, the March inflation rate, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), is only slightly higher than February’s 3.21%. How does the CPI differ from the Wholesale Price Index (WPI)? In Beyond the Nugget, learn about the Index of Eight Core Sector Industries.
UPSC Prelims S.E.E. Snapshot: Dimethyl Ether, CPI overhaul, Tar Balls — quick look
April 13, 2026 12:13 pm
Finding tricky concepts hard to crack? Here’s this week’s ‘SEE Snapshot’ decoding Dimethyl Ether, Consumer Price Index (CPI) overhaul, and Tar Balls through crisp, concept-focused insights to give you an edge in UPSC CSE Prelims. Don’t miss the infographics.
From gold, silver to core inflation and back-series: Key themes of new CPI
February 14, 2026 10:09 am
After years of work, the statistics ministry has finally released the new CPI inflation series. And much has changed.
Inflation has been low. That’s not necessarily a good thing
January 06, 2026 1:41 pm
Low inflation is a cause for concern because when food inflation is negative, farmers could be getting lower income even though production was very good for the kharif crops. This has ripple effects.
CPI inflation rises to 0.71% in November, food inflation below zero for 6th straight month
December 12, 2025 8:12 pm
Core CPI inflation was broadly steady at 4.4% in November, primarily due to gold and silver inflation hitting new all-time highs.
Why 8th Central Pay Commission needs better inflation measurement
November 07, 2025 1:23 pm
The statistics ministry has proposed some drastic changes to how it calculates housing inflation for the new CPI series, which will be released starting February.
Import duty on yellow peas won’t address root of procurement problem
November 03, 2025 7:21 am
India’s MSP procurement policy is excessively skewed in favour of rice and wheat
Fall in food prices pulls down May CPI inflation to 2.82%, lowest since Feb 2019
June 12, 2025 7:03 pm
Prices of vegetables, meanwhile, inched up slightly last month from April 2025.
Express View on sustained moderation in inflation: A good low
May 15, 2025 6:51 am
It offers welcome relief for consumers, opens up policy space
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