On inflation, Gujarat ahead of national avg, Himachal fared best of all states in Sept

Data show Gujarat’s combined inflation nearly double of fellow poll-bound state Himachal; rural areas see higher price rise

In the rural areas of Gujarat, retail inflation was at 8.31 per cent, while in the urban areas of the state it was recorded at 7.68 percent. (Representational image)

Of the two poll-bound states Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh, retail inflation was higher than national average in the former and lower in the latter during the month of September 2022, shows the official data.

The Consumer Price Index based retail inflation data released by the Union Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation on Wednesday shows that the annual rate of CPI inflation was 7.95 per cent in Gujarat, which is slightly higher than the national average of 7.41 per cent. However, it was lower— 4.54 per cent— in Himachal Pradesh.

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In fact, the retail inflation figure for Himachal Pradesh was the lowest among all the states in the country during September, this year. Only Delhi reported a lower figure (4.03 per cent) than Himachal Pradesh.

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In Himachal Pradesh, retail inflation figures for rural and urban areas stood at 4.24 per cent and 5.76 per cent, respectively.

In the rural areas of Gujarat, retail inflation was at 8.31 per cent, while in the urban areas of the state it was recorded at 7.68 percent.

In Himachal Pradesh, retail inflation figures for rural and urban areas stood at 4.24 per cent and 5.76 per cent, respectively.

The polls in the two states are scheduled for later this year. The dates of the elections have not been announced yet. The data is significant as price rise has been one of the key election issues in the past and has affected the poll outcomes.

Harikishan Sharma

Harikishan Sharma, Senior Assistant Editor at The Indian Express' National Bureau, specializes in reporting on governance, policy, and data. He covers the Prime Minister’s Office and pivotal central ministries, such as the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Ministry of Cooperation, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Ministry of Rural Development, and Ministry of Jal Shakti. His work primarily revolves around reporting and policy analysis. In addition to this, he authors a weekly column titled "STATE-ISTICALLY SPEAKING," which is prominently featured on The Indian Express website. In this column, he immerses readers in narratives deeply rooted in socio-economic, political, and electoral data, providing insightful perspectives on these critical aspects of governance and society. ... Read More

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