The base 2012 CPI (series ended December 2025) and the base 2024 CPI group clothing items differently. This table links each base 2012 item to its nearest base 2024 item.
| Base 2012 item | Nearest base 2024 item | Match |
|---|---|---|
| Dhoti | Dhoti/ Lungi | Merged |
| Lungi | Dhoti/ Lungi | Merged |
| Saree | Saree | Direct |
| Shawl, Chaddar | Shawl and chaddar | Direct |
| Kurta-pajama suits: Males | Shirts, T-shirts, Kurta (gents) | Partial |
| Shirts, T-shirts | Shirts, T-shirts, Kurta (gents) | Partial |
| Shorts, Trousers, Bermudas | Trousers, jeans, track pant, shorts (gents) | Partial |
| Baniyan, Socks, Other Hosiery and Undergarments | Other garments for men or boys / women or girls | Not separately identified |
| Kurta-pajama suits: Females | Tops, shrugs, kurti (ladies) | Partial |
| Frocks, Skirts, etc. | Trousers, jeans, salwars, skirts (ladies) / Other garments for women or girls | Partial |
| School/college Uniform: Boys | School uniforms | Merged |
| School/college Uniform: Girls | School uniforms | Merged |
| Coat, Jacket, Sweater, Windcheater | Coat, jacket, blazer, sweater, sweatshirts and windcheater (gents) and (ladies) | Split |
| Knitting Wool | Other articles of clothing (including knitting wool) | Partial |
| Cloth for Shirt, Pyjama, Kurta, Salwar, etc. | Clothing materials | Merged |
| Cloth for Coat, Trousers, Suit, etc. | Clothing materials | Merged |
| Clothing (first-hand): Other | No direct equivalent | None |
| Clothing: Second-hand | No direct equivalent | None |
| Gamchha, Towel, Handkerchief | Gamchha, towel and handkerchief | Direct |
| Headwear, Belts, Ties | Other articles of clothing (probable) | Partial |
| Total clothing | Clothing (group 03.1) | Group equivalent |