CMIE Consumer Pyramids dx

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About Consumer Pyramid dx

Consumer Pyramids dx is a platform that delivers data from the Consumer Pyramids Household Survey (CPHS). It provides anonymized, record-level data at the individual household and member levels.

The CPHS is India’s largest ongoing household survey, encompassing over 178,000 households. It is also the world’s largest household panel survey, with data collected from more than 236,000 households and over 1.19 million individuals since 2014.

Data Coverage
The survey gathers a wide range of information, including household demographics, individual details, employment status, health conditions, financial inclusion, household and individual incomes, consumption expenditures, asset ownership, purchase intentions, household amenities, and consumer sentiments. Income and expenditure data are available as a monthly time series from January 2014 onward. All of this valuable data is accessible via the Consumer Pyramids dx platform.
People of India dx
The People of India dx database contains information on individuals in sample households, including gender, age, marital status, education, state of origin, religion, employment, time-use, health & finance, and caste. It also covers migration details, reasons, and data on member deaths.



Click on the 'Data Download' option. Then click on desired Wave (time period) and Format (csv & txt) to Download.
Aspirational India dx
Aspirational India offers insights into household asset interests, including ownership, desire to own, or intention to purchase. It covers a range of assets such as homes, appliances (e.g., refrigerators, ACs, washing machines), electronics, vehicles, and rural assets like gensets, tractors, and livestock. The platform also provides data on investments, debt, amenities, and consumer sentiments.



Click on the 'Data Download' option. Then click on desired Wave (time period) and Format (csv & txt) to Download. 
 
Income Pyramids dx
Income Pyramids dx offers a comprehensive monthly time-series analysis of income for a sample of households, providing valuable insights into the composition of their earnings from various sources. The study sheds light on the diverse avenues through which households generate income, providing a holistic view of their financial situations.



Click on the 'Data Download' option. From the drop down menu on the top, you can select the data required (household income or member income).  Then click on desired Wave (time period) and Format (csv & txt) to Download
Consumption Pyramids dx
Consumption Pyramids dx offers a detailed breakdown of monthly and weekly household expenses in India, covering 153 specific expense categories. Key categories include food, clothing, appliances, entertainment, utilities, transport, education, health, and EMIs, with many categories featuring sub-expenses for deeper insights into consumption patterns.



Click on the 'Data Download' option. From the drop-down menu on the top, you can select the required data (monthly or weekly expenses). Then click on desired Wave (time period) and Format (csv & txt) to Download.