https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=28114 MoSPI held a brainstorming session on the treatment of free PDS items in CPI and methods for capturing PDS and essentials in HCES. Presentations addressed CPI objectives, integration challenges and international practices. Key recommendations: continue consultations during CPI rebasing to develop robust, policy responsive methodology; assess market price effects of free PDS distributions and treat zero prices appropriately; engage a broader multidisciplinary and international expert group; and enhance statistical literacy through accessible dissemination of compilation procedures. en-us Thu, 21 Nov 2024 09:49:01 +0530 Thu, 21 Nov 2024 09:49:01 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=28114 MoSPI held a brainstorming session on the treatment of free PDS items in CPI and methods for capturing PDS and essentials in HCES. Presentations addressed CPI objectives, integration challenges and international practices. Key recommendations: continue consultations during CPI rebasing to develop robust, policy responsive methodology; assess market price effects of free PDS distributions and treat zero prices appropriately; engage a broader multidisciplinary and international expert group; and enhance statistical literacy through accessible dissemination of compilation procedures. News - Thu, 21 Nov 2024 09:49:01 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=28114