Daily Retail Prices Of Essential Commodities
This dataset provides detailed information on daily retail prices of essential commodities in Himachal Pradesh, aiding in monitoring and analyzing price trends and fluctuations. It covers a wide range of consumer goods, including food items, household essentials, and fuel, sourced from various retail outlets across the state. The dataset enables stakeholders, including consumers, policymakers, and economists, to track inflationary trends, assess affordability levels, and make informed decisions related to budgeting, economic planning, and policy formulation specific to Himachal Pradesh. It serves as a crucial tool for understanding market dynamics, ensuring market transparency, and promoting fair pricing practices in the state.
Data Dictionary
| Column | Type | Label | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | int4 | index | |
| date | date | Date | |
| state_name | text | State Name | |
| state_code | numeric | State Code | |
| commodity | text | Commodity | |
| price | numeric | Price |
Additional Information
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Data last updated | June 24, 2024 |
| Metadata last updated | June 25, 2024 |
| Created | June 24, 2024 |
| Format | CSV |
| License | Open Data Commons Attribution License |
| Additional info | nan |
| Data extraction page | https://fcainfoweb.nic.in/reports/report_menu_web.aspx |
| Data insights | The daily retail price dataset for Himachal Pradesh reveals significant insights into the cost dynamics of essential commodities across various retail outlets. It highlights price fluctuations for food items, household essentials, and fuel, reflecting market trends and consumer purchasing power. Analysis of this data helps stakeholders understand inflationary pressures, assess the impact on consumer budgets, and formulate responsive economic policies.It also insights into regional price variations provide valuable information for market regulation and interventions aimed at ensuring affordability and fair pricing practices in Himachal Pradesh. |
| Data last updated | 2023-11-15 00:00:00 |
| Data retreival date | 09-11-2023 |
| Datastore active | True |
| District no | 0 |
| Frequency | Daily |
| Gp no | 0 |
| Granularity | State |
| Has views | True |
| Id | e033ca60-470e-4e59-91d3-15b4c3a7a637 |
| Idp ready | True |
| Methodology | Data is collected by the Price Monitoring Division (PMD) of the Department of Consumer Affairs. Prices are monitored and recorded on a daily basis, encompassing both retail and wholesale prices, as well as spot and future prices of selected essential commodities. Information is primarily gathered from the PMD's web portal. |
| No indicators | 2 |
| Package id | 19aa51fd-d8d0-4feb-8eaf-665127610a93 |
| Position | 0 |
| Size | 3.9 MiB |
| Sku | mocafpd-retail_price_report-st-dl-him |
| State | active |
| States uts no | 1 |
| Tehsil no | 0 |
| Url type | upload |
| Years covered | 2015-2023 |
| Methodology | Data is collected by the Price Monitoring Division (PMD) of the Department of Consumer Affairs. Prices are monitored and recorded on a daily basis, encompassing both retail and wholesale prices, as well as spot and future prices of selected essential commodities. Information is primarily gathered from the PMD's web portal. |
| Similar Resources | |
| Granularity Level | State |
| Data Extraction Page | https://fcainfoweb.nic.in/reports/report_menu_web.aspx |
| Data Retreival Date | 09-11-2023 |
| Data Last Updated | 2023-11-15 00:00:00 |
| Sku | mocafpd-retail_price_report-st-dl-him |
| Dataset Frequency | Daily |
| Years Covered | 2015-2023 |
| No of States/UT(s) | 1 |
| No of Districts | 0 |
| No of Tehsils/blocks | 0 |
| No of Gram Panchayats | 0 |
| Additional Information | nan |
| Number of Indicators | 2 |
| Insights from the dataset | The daily retail price dataset for Himachal Pradesh reveals significant insights into the cost dynamics of essential commodities across various retail outlets. It highlights price fluctuations for food items, household essentials, and fuel, reflecting market trends and consumer purchasing power. Analysis of this data helps stakeholders understand inflationary pressures, assess the impact on consumer budgets, and formulate responsive economic policies.It also insights into regional price variations provide valuable information for market regulation and interventions aimed at ensuring affordability and fair pricing practices in Himachal Pradesh. |
| IDP Ready | Yes |