Further, inflation based on food index of CPI-AL and CPI-RL are 11.57% and 11.23% respectively during December, 2013.
The All-India CPI numbers for AL and RL (Base: 1986-87=100) for December, 2013 decreased by 12 points and 11 points respectively to stand at 765 points and 766 points.
The fall/rise in index varied from State to State. In case of Agricultural Labourers, it recorded a decrease between 5 to 27 points for 16 States and an increase between 2 to 6 points for 4 States. Haryana with 841 points topped the index table whereas Himachal Pradesh with the index level of 622 points stood at the bottom.
In case of Rural Labourers, it recorded a decrease between 3 to 24 points in 16 states and an increase between 2 to 5 points for 4 states. Haryana with 834 points topped the index table whereas Himachal Pradesh State with the index level of 652 points stood at the bottom.
The CPI numbers for Agricultural and Rural Labourers in respect of Punjab State registered the maximum decrease of 27 and 24 points respectively mainly due to decrease in the prices of rice, gram dal, onion, ginger, vegetables & fruits and gur. The CPI numbers for Agricultural and Rural Labourers in respect of Kerala State registered the maximum increase of 6 and 5 points respectively mainly due to increase in the prices of wheat atta, tapioca, pulses, coconut oil, onion, vegetables & fruits, fish fresh, tamarind and tea readymade.
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