The All-India CPI-IW for October, 2023 increased by 0.9 points and stood at 138.4 (one hundred thirty eight point four). On 1-month percentage change, it increased by 0.65 per cent with respect to previous month compared to increase of 0.91 per cent recorded between corresponding months a year ago.
The maximum upward pressure in current index came from Food & Beverages group contributing 0.68 percentage points to the total change.
DA /DR as on 1st November 2023 is 49.08 %.
Expected DA/ DR as on 1st January 2024 is 50% .