CPI-AL inflation eases to 5.35% and CPI-RL to 5.47% in November 2024
The All-India CPI for Agricultural Labourers rose 5 points to 1320 and the CPI for Rural Labourers rose 5 points to 1331 in November 2024.
Summary
The All-India Consumer Price Index for Agricultural Labourers (CPI-AL) and for Rural Labourers (CPI-RL), on base 1986-87=100, each rose by 5 points in November 2024 to 1320 and 1331, according to the Ministry of Labour and Employment on 23 December 2024. Year-on-year inflation based on CPI-AL was 5.35% and on CPI-RL 5.47% in November 2024, down from 5.96% and 6.00% in October 2024. In November 2023, the rates were 7.37% for CPI-AL and 7.13% for CPI-RL.
Key facts
- Base
- 1986-87=100
- CPI-AL (Nov 2024)
- 1320 (+5 points)
- CPI-RL (Nov 2024)
- 1331 (+5 points)
- CPI-AL inflation
- 5.35% (Oct 2024: 5.96%; Nov 2023: 7.37%)
- CPI-RL inflation
- 5.47% (Oct 2024: 6.00%; Nov 2023: 7.13%)
Practice MCQs 2 questions
What was the year-on-year inflation rate based on CPI-AL (Agricultural Labourers) for November 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 5.35%
PIB (Ministry of Labour and Employment): CPI-AL-based inflation was 5.35% in November 2024, compared with 5.96% in October 2024 and 7.37% in November 2023.
What level did the All-India CPI for Rural Labourers (CPI-RL) reach in November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 1331
PIB (Ministry of Labour and Employment): CPI-RL rose by 5 points to 1331 in November 2024, while CPI-AL rose by 5 points to 1320.