The Ministry of Labour and Employment, through the Labour Bureau, regularly compiles the Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW), providing crucial insights into the economic landscape. In February 2024, the CPI-IW witnessed a marginal uptick of 0.3 points, settling at 139.2. Conversely, March 2024 saw a slight decline of 0.3 points, with the index resting at 138.9. However, April 2024 marked a rebound, with a 0.5-point increase, reaching 139.4. Year-on-year inflation trends reveal a nuanced picture, showcasing February’s inflation at 4.90%, March at 4.20%, and April at 3.87%. These figures offer a comparative analysis against the corresponding periods in 2023, emphasizing evolving economic dynamics. The CPI-IW, reflective of retail prices across 317 markets in 88 industrially significant centers nationwide, serves as a vital barometer for understanding inflationary pressures on industrial workers. This notification was published on June 7, 2024.
Radar Equipment for measurement of speed of vehicles being included under Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011
24 November 2024
The rules will enhance accuracy, reliability, and standardization in traffic speed measurement, ensuring compliance with Legal Metrology Rules. These Rules are applicable to microwave Doppler
