AICPIN October 2025: All-India CPI-IW Rises to 147.7, Inflation Eases to 2.21%
The Labour Bureau under the Ministry of Labour & Employment has released the All-India Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (AICPIN) for October 2025. According to the official press release, the index has shown a marginal increase compared to the previous month, while the year-on-year inflation has continued its downward trend.
AICPIN for October 2025 Rises to 147.7
As per the latest data, the AICPIN for October 2025 increased by 0.4 points, taking the overall index from 147.3 in September 2025 to 147.7 in October 2025.
This slight upward movement reflects moderate price changes across essential consumption categories.
Inflation Softens to 2.21% in October 2025
One of the key highlights of the report is the fall in year-on-year inflation, which dropped to 2.21% in October 2025, compared to 4.41% in October 2024.
This indicates a significant cooling of price pressures over the year, driven largely by stable food prices and controlled fuel-related costs.
The graph included in the press release (Page 1) visually demonstrates this consistent downward inflation trend.
Group-wise Index Comparison: September vs October 2025
The press release also provides category-wise indices, showing how different expenditure groups contributed to the monthly index change.
Key Group-wise Findings
| Group | September 2025 | October 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverages | 151.1 | 151.8 | Slight Increase |
| Pan, Supari, Tobacco & Intoxicants | 169.1 | 170.4 | Increase |
| Clothing & Footwear | 155.1 | 154.6 | Slight Decline |
| Housing | 137.7 | 137.7 | No Change |
| Fuel & Light | 152.8 | 152.8 | No Change |
| Miscellaneous | 144.1 | 144.7 | Increase |
| General Index | 147.3 | 147.7 | Increase |
The bar chart on Page 2 visually confirms these group-wise comparisons, showing the categories contributing the most to the month’s overall movement.
What This Means for Workers
AICPIN plays a crucial role in determining Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for Central Government employees and pensioners.
Although this press release does not mention DA directly, the rise in AICPIN to 147.7 will be an important input for future DA calculations.
For now, the October data suggests:
- Moderate price rise in food, intoxicants, and miscellaneous services
- Stable housing and fuel costs
- Reduced inflation, offering relief to salaried workers dependent on cost-of-living adjustments