Key Highlights – DA/DR Expected @ 58% (July 2025)

• CPI-IW for May 2025: Increased by 0.5 points, standing at 144.0
• Issued by: Labour Bureau on 30.06.2025
• Trend: This marks a reversal after three months of decline in the CPI-IW index
• Projected DA/DR (July 2025): Estimated at 58.08%
• Applicable for:
  • Central Government Employees
  • Pensioners
• Final figure pending: Based on CPI-IW for June 2025, to be released next month
• Current status: The DA/DR calculation is in its final stage

“Expected DA from July 2025 to Reach 58% as CPI-IW Rises to 144.0”

Expected DA/DR from July 2025 – Projected Summary (as per CPI-IW till May 2025)

Highlights:

• Base Year: CPI-IW 2016=100, converted to 2001=100 for DA calculation.
• Current DA/DR (Jan 2025):
  • 6th CPC: 252%
  • 7th CPC: 55%
• Expected DA/DR from July 2025:
  • 6th CPC: ~257%
  • 7th CPC: 58% (rounded from 58.08%)

📊 Why This Matters:

• The steady increase in CPI-IW from March to May suggests a likely 3% hike in DA/DR.
• The final confirmation awaits June 2025 CPI-IW, to be released by the Labour Bureau.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT
LABOUR BUREAU

Shram Bureau Bhawan, Block No. 2,
Institutional Area, Sector 38 (West),
Chandigarh – 160036

F.No. 5/1/2021-CPI

Dated: 30.06.2025

Press Release

Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (2016=100) – May, 2025

1. Labour Bureau, an attached office of the M/o Labour & Employment, has been compiling Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers every month on the basis of retail prices collected from 317 markets spread over 88 industrially important centres in the country. The index for the month of May, 2025 is being released in this press release.

2. The All-India CPI-IW for May, 2025 increased by 0.5 point and stood at 144.0 (one hundred forty four).

3. Year-on-year inflation for the month of May, 2025 stood at 2.93% as compared to 3.86% in May, 2024.

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Great news for central government employees and pensioners: a significant Dearness Allowance (DA) hike of 3-4% is set to take effect from July 2025. This increase aims to alleviate the impact of inflation by raising the current DA rates. Once approved, it’ll result in noticeably higher monthly allowances for eligible individuals. The government officially announced that this adjustment will be part of the July payroll cycle.

According to Central Government employees and pensioners, the government is expected to announce a Dearness Allowance (DA) hike of 3-4% effective from July 1, 2025. This periodic increase is designed to offset rising inflation and maintain the real income of government staff.

What Is Dearness Allowance (DA)?

Dearness Allowance is a cost-of-living adjustment allowance paid to government employees and pensioners. It is revised twice a year in January and July based on the Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW).

Latest DA Hike Details – July 2025

Estimated Financial Impact

For a central government employee earning a basic pay of ₹50,000:

• Current DA (50%) = ₹25,000
• Expected DA (54%) = ₹27,000
• Increase in DA = ₹2,000/month
• Annual Gain = ₹24,000

Why This DA Hike Matters

• 🛒 Inflation Relief: Helps counteract the effects of inflation.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Household Budget Boost: More disposable income for families.
• 🏛️ Retiree Support: Pensioners benefit from increased monthly payouts.
• 💼 Morale Booster: Strengthens employee satisfaction and motivation.

When Will It Be Officially Announced?

The formal announcement is expected by mid-September 2025, after the All-India CPI-IW data for June 2025 is finalized. The increase will be approved in a Cabinet meeting and included in the July 2025 salary slip, along with arrears if there is any delay in implementation.

Conclusion

This upcoming DA hike is a positive step by the government to support its workforce and retirees amid rising living costs. As inflation continues to fluctuate, such adjustments play a vital role in ensuring economic stability and employee well-being.

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Expected DA from 1.1.2025 Calculation Table

How to calculate Dearness Allowance from Jan 2025?

Calculating the Dearness Allowance (DA) from January 2025 is quite straightforward according to the 7th Pay Commission. You’ll need the AICPIN figures for the entire year from January to December 2024. These figures are based on the 2016 index and must be adjusted to reflect the base year of 2001. The conversion factor to transition the AICPIN data from 2016 to 2001 is 2.88. By multiplying the 2016 AICPIN figures by this factor, you will obtain the required data for 2001. Below is a clear step-by-step guide to determining the DA percentage for government employees and pensioners in India:

Step 1: Convert AICPIN to the year 2001.
Step 2: Sum the figures for all 12 months.
Step 3: Calculate the average for these 12 months.
Step 4: Determine the increase over the benchmark of 261.42.
Step 5: Divide this increase by 261.42.
Step 6: Round down to the nearest whole number, ignoring any decimals.

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Expected DA January 2024

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT
LABOUR BUREAU

Shram Bureau Bhawan, Block No. 2,
Institutional Area, Sector 38 (West),
Chandigarh – 160036

F.No. 5/1/2021- CPI

Dated: 29th September, 2023

Press Release

Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (2016=100) – August, 2023

The Labour Bureau, an attached office of the M/o Labour & Employment, has been compiling Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers every month on the basis of retail prices collected from 317 markets spread over 88 industrially important centres in the country. The index is compiled for 88 centres and All-India and is released on the last working day of succeeding month. The index for the month of August, 2023 is being released in this press release.

The All-India CPI-[W for August, 2023 decreased by 0.5 points and stood at 139.2 (one hundred thirty nine point two). On 1-month percentage change, it decreased by 0.36 per cent with respect to previous month compared to increase of 0.23 per cent recorded between corresponding months a year ago.

The maximum downward pressure in current index came from Food & Beverages group contributing 0.71 percentage point to the total change. At item level, Wheat, Poultry/ Chicken, Eggs-hen, Cotton Seed Oil, Apple, Brinjal, Cauliflower, Chillies Green, Ginger, Lady’s Finger, Tomato, Electricity Domestic, Kerosene Oil, etc. are responsible for the fall in index. However, this decrease was checked by Rice, Arhar Dal, Onion, Cumin Seed/Jira, Cooked Meal, Tailoring Charges, Books School/ITI, Private Tutor/ Coaching Centre Fees, Tuition and other Fees-College and School/ITI, Stationery, etc. putting upward pressure on the index.

At centre level, Jaipur recorded a maximum decrease of 4.8 points. Among others, 3 centres recorded decrease between 3 to 3.9 points, 11 centres between 2 to 2.9 points, 13 centres between 1 to 1.9 points and 22 centres between 0.1 to 0.9 points. On the contrary, Cuttack recorded a maximum increase of 4.4 points followed by Jalandhar with 4.0 points and Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Kollam with 3.7 points each. Among others, 3 centres recorded increase between 2 to 2.9 points, 9 centres between 1 to 1.9 points and 18 centres between 0.1 to 0.9 points. Rest of 4 centres’ indices remained stationary.

Year-on-year inflation for the month stood at 6.91 per cent compared to 7.54 per cent for the previous month and 5.85 per cent during the corresponding month a year before. Similarly, Food inflation stood at 10.06 per cent against 11.87 per cent of the previous month and 6.46 per cent during the corresponding month a year ago.

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It is expected that the Union Cabinet would approve increasing the Dearness Allowance (DA) by 4% starting in July 2023. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs generally approves this permission in the second week of September based on the average AICPIN for Industrial Workers over the previous 12 months.

4% Increase in Dearness Allowance from July 2023

With the expected hike, the current DA rate of 42% will rise to 46% as of July 1st, 2023. Given the rising cost of living, this increase in DA provides to help the central government employees and pensioners.

The All India Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (AICPIN) average for the time period ranging July of the previous year to June of the current year is taken into account by the DA calculation. The calculation has shown that for DA to remain equal to the cost of living, a rise of 4% is required.

This week’s next cabinet meeting is when the Indian government is anticipated to approve the DA increase. When granted, the higher DA will help millions of government employees and pensioners nationwide.

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The All-India CPI-IW for June, 2023 increased by 1.7 points and stood at 136.4 (one hundred thirty six point four) points as per the press release by issued by Labour Bureau. Now, DA/DR from July, 2023 has been confirmed with this release.  This month CPI-IW is showing 4% increase in DA/DR from July, 2023 i.r.o. Central Govt Employees and Pensioners and be at 46% in 7th CPC DA/DR.  All expectations regarding future DA/DR ends here with this release.

All-India CPI-IW for June, 2023 increased by 1.7 points and stood at 136.4

Press release dated 31.07.2023 by Labour Bureau:-

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT
LABOUR BUREAU

Shram Bureau Bhawan, Block No. 2,
Institutional Area, Sector 38 (West),
Chandigarh – 160036
Dated: 31st July, 2023

F.No. 5/1/2021-CPI

PRESS RELEASE

Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (2016=100) – June, 2022

The Labour Bureau, an attached office of the M/o Labour & Employment, has been compiling Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers every month on the basis of retail prices collected from 317 markets spread over 88 industrially important centres in the country. The index is compiled for 88 centres and All-India and is released on the last working day of succeeding month. The index for the month of June, 2023 is being released in this press release.

Expected DA from July 2023 for Central Govt Employees 46% Confirmed

The All-India CPI-IW for June, 2023 increased by 1.7 points and stood at 136.4 (one hundred thirty six point four). On 1-month percentage change, it increased by 1.26 per cent with respect to previous month compared to increase of 0.16 per cent recorded between corresponding months a year ago.

The maximum upward pressure in current index came from Food & Beverages group contributing 1.62 percentage points to the total change. At item level, Rice, Wheat, Wheat Atta, Arhar Dal, Moong Dal, Fish Fresh, Poultry Chicken, Egg-Hen, Apple, Banana, Brinjal, Carrot, Ginger, Cauliflower, Chili Green, Potato, Onion, Tomato, Cumin seed/Jira, Supari, Casual Wear, Canvas Shoes, Utensil, Medicine ayurvedic, etc. are responsible for the rise in index. However, this increase was largely checked by Mustard Oil, Palm Oil, Sunflower Oil, Coconut Oil, Lemon, Mango, Kerosene Oil, etc. putting downward pressure on the index.

At centre level, Angul- Talchar recorded a maximum increase of 8.5 points followed by Raipur and Labac- Silchar with 6.8 and 6.3 points respectively. Among others, 3 centres recorded increase between 5 to 5.9 points, 2 centres between 4 to 4.9 points, 10 centres between 3 to 3.9 points, 11 centres between 2 to 2.9 points, 28 centres between 1 to 1.9 points and 26 centres between 0.1 to 0.9 points. On the contrary, Mungel- Jamalpur recorded a maximum decrease of 1.1 point. Among others, 4 centers recorded decrease between 0.1 to 0.9 points.

The next issue of CPI-IW for the month of July, 2023 will be released on Thursday, 31st August, 2023. The same will also be available on the office website labourbureau.gov.in

AICPIN for June 2023 Press Release PDF Download

What will the AICPIN be in June 2023?

The All-India CPI-IW for June, 2023 increased by 1.7 points and stood at 136.4

What is the Expected DA in July 2023 ?

The dearness allowance (DA/DR) for central government employees and pensioners is expected to rise by 4% in July 2023. According to the 7th CPC DA Calculation, the expected DA from July 2023 is 46%.

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Expected DA From July 2023

From July 2023, it is projected that the Dearness Allowance would increase. Dearness Allowance (DA) is an essential benefit given to employees to offset the impacts of wage inflation and preserve their buying power. Government employees, as well as individuals in the public and specific private sectors, frequently receive this payment.

January DA order 2023

DA Calculation and Analysis

Every six months, on average, DA is reviewed and revised. DA is commonly computed as a percentage of an employee’s basic pay. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) statistics and other economic indicators are among the many elements taken into consideration during the revision process.

Expected DA from July 2023 is 46%

The Dearness Allowance is expected to rise to roughly 46% in the forthcoming month of July 2023. It’s crucial to remember that the real DA rate might change depending on things like geography and type of employment. The Indian government or the appropriate state government will formally publish the July 2023 DA rate in the upcoming months. The most accurate and recent information regarding the DA rates should be sought out by employees from their employers or the appropriate government agencies in order to stay informed.

The importance of DA

Dearness Allowance is essential for assisting workers in minimising the effects of growing living expenses and preserving their financial security. It strives to guarantee that employees can maintain their level of living and purchasing power in the face of inflationary challenges by routinely reviewing and adjusting DA.

Calculations for Expected Dearness Allowance

Employees can use an Expected Dearness Allowance Calculate to project their Dearness Allowance for July 2023. The DA rate for the chosen month is roughly calculated using current Consumer Price Index (CPI) data and other economic factors by this tool. The calculator will require that employees provide pertinent CPI data as well as other required details like location and work type. The findings of the calculator should not be taken as exact, as the actual DA rate may vary depending on the state of the economy and other variables. In order to ensure accuracy, employees should always confirm the most recent DA rates with their company or the appropriate government bodies.

Conclusion

Last but not least, it is predicted that the Expected DA From July 2023 will rise to about 46%. You can keep informed and up to date on the DA rates.

Expected DA July Calculation 2023

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The All India CPI-IW for May 2023 increased by 0.5 points and stood at 134.7 (one hundred thirty four point seven) as per the press release by Labour Bureau on 30th June,2023. Expected DA/DR from July, 2023 accounts forwarded in 2nd last step with this release.  This increase in CPI-IW is now showing 4% increase in DA/DR from July, 2023 i.r.o. Central Govt Employees and Pensioners and reaching at 46% in 7th CPC DA/DR.  CPI-IW index in next month will confirm the exact figure of DA/DR of Jul, 2023.  As per calculation DA/DR from July, 2023 will be 46% if next month’s CPI-IW will not decrease to 1 point.

श्रम ब्यूरो द्वारा दिनांक 30 मई, 2023 को जारी प्रेस विज्ञप्ति के अनुसार मई, 2023 के लिए अखिल भारतीय सीपीआई-आईडब्ल्यू 0.5 अंकों की वृद्धि के साथ 134.7 (एक सौ चौंतीस दशमलव सात) पर रहा। जुलाई, 2023 से अनुमानित डीए/ डीआर इस रिलीज के साथ दूसरे अंतिम चरण में प्रवेश कर गया है। CPI-IW में हुई इस वृद्धि के बाद केन्‍द्रीय सरकार के कर्मचारियों एवं पेंशनरों को मिलने वाले DA/DR में 4 प्रतिशत की वृद्धि के साथ 46 प्रतिशत निश्चित दिख रही है। अगले महीने का CPI-IW सूचकांक जुलाई, 2023 के DA/DR के दराें के सटीक आंकड़े की पुष्टि करेगा।  गणना के अनुसार जुलाई, 2023 से डीए/डीआर 46 प्रतिशत होना निश्चित है अगर अगले माह के CPI-IW सूचकांक में 1 अंक की कमी न हो।.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT
LABOUR BUREAU

Shram Bureau Bhawan, Block No. 2,
Institutional Area, Sector 38 (West),
Chandigarh – 160036

F.No. 5/1/2021- CPI

Dated: 30th June 2023

Press Release

Consumer Price Index for Industrial workers (2016=100) – May, 2023

The Labour Bureau, an attached office of the M/o Labour & Employment, has been compiling Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers every month on the basis of retail prices collected from 317 markets spread over 88 industrially important centres in the country. The index is compiled for 88 centres and All-India and is released on the last working day of succeeding month. The all india consumer price index for the month of May, 2023 is being released in this press release.

The All India CPI-IW for May 2023 increased by 0.5 points and stood at 134.7 (one hundred thirty four point seven). On 1-month percentage change, it increased by 0.37 per cent with respect to previous month compared to increase of 1.02 per cent recorded between corresponding months a year ago.

The maximum upward pressure in current index came from Food & Beverages group contributing 0.37 percentage points to the total change. At item level, Rice, Arhar Dal, Buffalo milk, Dairy Milk, poultry chicken, Egg-Hen, search Apple, Grapes, Brinjal, Garlic, Ginger, Potato, Onion, Tomato, Sugar white, Cumin seed/Jira, Supari, Saree Cotton, Shirt Cloth Cotton, Medicine Allopathic, Private tuition/ Coaching Center Fees, etc. are responsible for the rise in index. However, this increase was largely checked by Wheat Atta, Lady’s Finger, Lemon, Mango, Soyabean Oil, Sunflower Oil, Mustard Oil, Electricity Domestic, Kerosene oil, etc. putting downward pressure on the index.

At centre level, Jabalpur recorded a maximum increase of 5.2 points followed by Salem with 3.8 points. Among others, 2 centres recorded increase between 2 to 2.6 points, 14 centres between I to 1.9 points and34 centres between 0.1 to 0.9 points. On the contrary, Ludhiana recorded a maximum decrease of I point. Among others, 26 centers recorded decrease between 0.1 to 0.9 points. Rest of nine centers index remained stationary.

Year-on-year inflation for the month stood at 4.42 per cent compared to 5.09 per cent for the previous month and 6.97 per cent during the corresponding month a year before. Similarly, Food inflation stood at 3.24 per cent against 4.16 per cent of the previous month and7.92 per cent during the corresponding month a year ago.

The All India CPI-IW for May 2023 increased by 0.5 points and stood at 134.7 (one hundred thirty four point seven). On 1-month percentage change, it increased by 0.37 per cent with respect to previous month compared to increase of 1.02 per cent recorded between corresponding months a year ago.

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The All-lndia CPI-IW for April, 2023 increased by 0.9 points and stood at 134.2 (one hundred thirty four point two) as per the press release by Labour Bureau on 31st May,2023. Expected DA/DR from July, 2023 accounts forwarded in 4th step with this release.  This increase in CPI-IW is again showing 3% increase in DA/DR from July, 2023 i.r.o. Central Govt Employees and Pensioners and reaching at 45% in 7th CPC DA/DR.  CPI-IW index in coming months will confirm the exact figure of DA/DR of Jul, 2023.  Expected DA/DR from July, 2023 will increase to 46% subject to further increase in coming month’s CPI-IW.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT
LABOUR BUREAU

Shram Bureau Bhawan, Block No. 2,
Institutional Area, Sector 38 (West),
Chandigarh – 160036

F.No. 5202l-CPI

Dated: 31st May,2023

Press Release

Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (2016=100) – April, 2023

The Labour Bureau, an attached office of the M/o Labour & Employment, has been compiling Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers every month on the basis of retail prices collected from 317 markets spread over 88 industrially important centres in the country. The index is compiled for 88 centres and All-India and is released on the last working day of succeeding month. The index for the month of April, 2023 is being released in this press release.

The All-lndia CPI-IW for April, 2023 increased by 0.9 points and stood at 134.2 (one hundred thirty four point two). On 1-month percentage change, it increased by 0.68 per cent with respect to previous month compared to increase of 1.35 per cent recorded between corresponding months a year ago.

The maximum upward pressure in current index came from Food & Beverages group contributing 0.39 percentage points to the total change. At item level, Rice, Arhar Dal, Apple, Banana, orange, cauliflower, Brinjal, cabbage, Ginger, peas, Dairy Milk, French bean, Lemon, Cumin seed/Jira, Chillies dry, Cooked Meal, Poultry Chicken, Ladies Suiting, etc. are responsible for the rise in index. However, this increase was largely checked by Wheat Atta, Tomato, onion, Drum Stick, Lady’s Finger, Mango, Soyabean oil, sunflower Oil, Mustard Oil, Egg-Hen, Electricity Domestic, Firewood and Chips, etc. putting downward pressure on the index.

At centre level, Howrah recorded a maximum increase of 4.1 points. Among others, 4 centres recorded increase between 2 to2.9 points,30 centres between 1 to 1.9 points and 37 centres between 0.1 to 0.9 points. On the contrary, Salem recorded a maximum decrease of 1.9 points. Among others, 11 centers recorded decrease between 0.1 to 0.9 points. Rest of four centers index remained stationary.

Year-on-year inflation for the month stood at 5.09 per cent compared to 5.79 per cent for the previous month and 6.33 per cent during the corresponding month a year before. Similarly, Food inflation stood at 4.16 per cent against 5.02 per cent of the previous month and 7.05 per cent during the corresponding month ayear ago.

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The All-India CPI-IW for March, 2023 increased by 0.6 points and stood at 133.3 (one hundred thirty three point three) as per the press release by Labour Bureau on 28th April, 2023. Expected DA/DR from July, 2023 accounts forwarded in 3rd step with this release.  This increase in CPI-IW is showing 3% increase in DA/DR from July, 2023 i.r.o. Central Govt Employees and Pensioners and reaching at 45% in 7th CPC DA/DR.  CPI-IW index in coming months will confirm the exact figure of DA/DR of July 2023.

Central Government Publishes the AICPIN Data for the Month of March 2023

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT
LABOUR BUREAU

Shram Bureau Bhawan, Block No. 2,
Institutional Area, Sector 38 (West),
Chandigarh – 160036

Dated: 28th April 2023

F.No. 5/1/2021-CPI

Press Release

Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (2016=100) – March 2023

The Labour Bureau, an attached office of the M/o Labour & Employment, has been compiling Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers every month on the basis of retail prices collected from 317 markets spread over 88 industrially important centres in the country. The index is compiled for 88 centres and All-India and is released on the last working day of succeeding month. The index for the month of March 2023 is being released in this press release.

The All-India CPI-IW for March 2023 increased by 0.6 points and stood at 133.3 (one hundred thirty-three point three). On 1-month percentage change, it increased by 0.45 per cent with respect to the previous month compared to increase of 0.80 per cent recorded between corresponding months a year ago.

The maximum upward pressure in current index came from Fuel & Light group contributing 0.25 percentage points to the total change. At item level, Cooking Gas/LPG, Firewood and Chips, Hospital/Nursing Home Charges, Medicine Allopathic, Motor Cycle/Scooter Moped, Toilet Soap, Tooth Paste, Arhar Dal, Cow Milk, Dairy Milk, Fish Fresh, Pure Ghee, Apple, Banana, Cauliflower, Brinjal, Cabbage, Bitter Guard, French bean, Lemon, Peas, Cumin Seed/Jira, Cooked Meal are responsible for the rise in index. However, this increase was largely checked by Wheat Atta, Rice, Potato, Onion, Drum Stick, Lady Finger, Tomato, Grapes, Soyabean Oil, Sunflower Oil, Mustard Oil, Cotton Seed Oil, Poultry Chicken, Egg-Hen etc. putting downward pressure on the index.

At centre level, Ahmedabad recorded a maximum increase of 3.3 points followed by Jamshedpur and Gurugram with 3.2 and 3.1 points respectively. Among others, 3 centres recorded increase between 2 to 2.9 points, 23 centres between 1 to 1.9 points and 43 centres between 0.1 to 0.9 points. On the contrary, Salem recorded a maximum decrease of 1.4 points followed by Tirunelveli and Tripura with 1.1 and 1 point respectively. Among others, 9 centres recorded decrease between 0.1 to 0.9 points. Rest of four centres index remained stationary.

Year-on-year inflation for the month stood at 5.79 per cent compared to 6.16 per cent for the previous month and 5.35 per cent during the corresponding month a year before. Similarly, Food inflation stood at 5.02 per cent against 6.13 per cent of the previous month and 6.27 per cent during the corresponding month a year ago.

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