The Department of Economics & Statistics, Kerala, on October 17, 2026, issued Consumer Price Index Numbers for Agricultural Labourers and Industrial Workers for the Month of September 2026.
The following has been stated: -
•The Government of Kerala, through the Directorate of Economics and Statistics, has published the Consumer Price Index (Cost of Living Index) numbers for agricultural labourers and industrial workers for September 2026, ascertained under Section 2(C) of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948.
•The indices have been released for 17 centres across Kerala, with the revised September 2026 figures reflecting increases or decreases compared to August 2026.
•These index numbers are applicable to employees employed in scheduled employments under the Minimum Wages Act and are used for determining the applicable cost-of-living adjustment in minimum wages.
•The linking factors prescribed under G.O. (MS) No. 34/2015/LBR dated March 26, 2015, continue to be applied for conversion from the old base year (1998–99 = 100) to the revised base year (2011–12 = 100).
The detailed notification is given in the document below.
[Notification No.: DES/816/2026-P3(1)]
