HCES 2023-24: Conveyance Is Top Non-Food Spend
Why in the news
HCES 2023-24 showed conveyance as the top non-food spending head, linked to costly petrol and weak public transport.
Key facts
- Rural: conveyance 7.6% of MPCE, then durables 6.48%, fuel and light 6.11%.
- Urban: conveyance 8.5%, then durables 6.8% and rent 6.6%.
MPCE and top states
| Area | MPCE | Non-food share | Top conveyance state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rural | ₹4,122 | 52.96% | Kerala 11.38%, Goa 11.14% |
| Urban | ₹6,996 | 60.32% | Manipur 10.96%, Tamil Nadu 9.91% |
Exam angle
- Survey: HCES 2023-24; MPCE = monthly per capita consumption expenditure.