CPI – Industrial Worker
Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) measures changes in the prices of goods and services consumed by industrial worker households over time. The index reflects inflation trends and changes in the cost of living affecting industrial labor sectors.
Introduction
Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) is an important economic indicator used to measure changes in the prices of goods and services consumed by industrial worker households over a period of time.
The index reflects inflation trends and variations in the cost of living affecting industrial workers. CPI-IW helps in understanding how market price fluctuations influence expenditure patterns and purchasing power.
The data presented on this page provides insights into consumer price movement and inflation trends across different financial years.
Overview
CPI-IW measures changes in consumer prices across major commodity and service groups commonly used by industrial workers.
The index is widely used for inflation monitoring, wage revision, labor welfare measures, and economic analysis.
Importance of CPI-IW
• Monitoring inflation trends
• Wage and salary revisions
• Cost of living analysis
• Labor welfare measures
• Economic and statistical planning
• Inflation related assessments
Major Commodity Groups
Food & Beverages
Includes food products and essential daily consumption items.
Pan, Tobacco & Intoxicants
Tracks changes in prices related to tobacco and intoxicant products.
Clothing & Footwear
Measures price movement in garments, footwear, and textile items.
Housing
Represents housing and residential expenditure trends.
Fuel & Light
Includes fuel prices, electricity charges, and energy-related expenses.
Miscellaneous
Covers healthcare, education, transport, communication, and other services.
Calendar Year Wise CPI-IW Index and Inflation
This chart presents calendar year-wise CPI-IW index movement reflecting changes in consumer prices and retail inflation trends over different years.
Financial Year Wise CPI-IW Index and Inflation
This chart highlights financial year-wise CPI-IW index and inflation changes representing movement in consumer prices and expenditure patterns during different financial years.
Key Observations
- CPI-IW index values generally show gradual increase over time.
- Food and Fuel categories may experience higher fluctuations.
- Inflation trends affect purchasing power and household expenditure.
- Housing and service-related expenses contribute to inflation movement.
- CPI-IW data supports labor and economic analysis.
- Trend analysis helps in understanding long-term market conditions.