INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Retail inflation for industrial workers rose slightly in October 2021There was a marginal rise in retail inflation for industrial workers in
October 2021 to 4.5 per cent compared to 4.41 per cent increased seen in September.Food inflation was at 2.20 per cent in October 2021
against 2.26 per cent in September 2021
said.The all-India CPI-IW (Consumer Price Index-Industrial Workers) for October 2021 increased 1.6 points and stood at 124.9 points
It was 123.3 points in September 2020.The maximum upward pressure in the current index came from the food and beverages group contributing
1.31 percentage points to the total change.At the item level, mustard oil, tomato, onion, brinjal, cabbage, cauliflower, lady's finger,
peas, potato, cooking gas, and petrol for vehicle are responsible for the rise in the index.
