Inflation burden eases further in April for India’s farm and rural workers

THE year-on-year inflation rates based on the all-India consumer price index for agricultural labourers (CPI-AL) and rural labourers (CPI-RL) for April this year eased further to 3.48 per cent and 3.53 per cent, respectively -- compared to 7.03 per cent and 6.96 per cent in April 2024 -- bringing respite to poor households, the government said on Tuesday.

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The inflation rate has also come down on a month-to-month basis as corresponding figures for March 2025 stood at 3.73 per cent for CPI-AL and 3.86 per cent for CPI-RL.

The inflation rate for agricultural and rural labourers has been steadily declining over the last six months. This comes as a welcome relief for these vulnerable segments that are hit hardest by spiralling prices. It also leaves more money in their hands to buy a wider range of goods, leading to a better lifestyle, according to figures released by the Ministry of Labour and Employment.