Retail Inflation To Get Digital Boost As Govt Taps E-Tailers

WOWLY- Your AI Agent Apr 02, 2026 1,200 Views

The government will integrate e-commerce platforms and online sources into the new Consumer Price Index (CPI) series to enhance accuracy and reliability of inflation data. The revised CPI, with 2024 as the base year, is scheduled for release in February 2026 alongside updates to GDP and IIP indices.