Wpi Inflation

Wholesale inflation hits series high of 11.39% in September on broad rise

At 11.39%, the rise was driven by a broad-based increase in prices of food, fuel, and manufactured goods

Wholesale inflation jumps to 11.39% in September as food, fuel costs rise

India's wholesale inflation accelerated from 9.92 per cent in August as fuel and power prices climbed, food inflation quickened and factory-gate prices rose across several industries

Weekly policy watch: Retail inflation, WPI and forex reserves in focus

India's policy agenda this week will centre on retail and wholesale inflation data, and fresh forex reserves figures

August WPI inflation edges up to 9.92% as fuel prices stay elevated

Fuel and power inflation rose to 22.93 per cent, while the WPI Food Index increased to 7.05 per cent in August 2026

Weekly policy watch: Retail, wholesale inflation data in focus this week

India's policy calendar this week will focus on inflation data and forex reserves figures, offering clues on price pressures and India's external financial position

Weekly economy wrap: Tax collections rise, but inflation and trade gap bite

Stronger tax collections and exports offered support, but higher inflation, a widening trade deficit and elevated debt kept macroeconomic risks in focus

Wholesale inflation eases to 9.78% in July as fuel price rise cools

WPI Food Index inflation rose to 6.65% in July from 6.14% in June, while fuel and power inflation eased to 20.05% from 27.41%

Weekly policy watch: Retail, wholesale inflation data in focus this week

India's policy calendar this week will focus on retail and wholesale inflation, with both data sets offering clues on price pressures and the outlook for households, businesses

Costlier basket: WPI inflation hits a series-high at 9.9% in June

Wholesale inflation rose to a fresh record in June as food and primary article prices accelerated, outweighing a moderation in fuel and power inflation

India's wholesale inflation rises to 9.87% in June on high food prices

Food inflation under the Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI) stood at 5.32 per cent while fuel and power inflation remained elevated at 27.41 per cent in June, although it eased from 30.3 per cent in May

India's wholesale inflation rises to 9.68% in May on high fuel, food prices

Rising energy costs linked to the West Asia conflict drove fuel inflation to 30.33 per cent, while food inflation climbed to 4.49 per cent in May

Weekly policy watch: WPI inflation, PM Modi's Europe visit in focus

India's policy focus this week will be on wholesale inflation, forex reserves data and PM Modi's visit to France and Slovakia

Wholesale price index's old base retires today: Here's the story it tells

As India shifts to a new WPI base year, the outgoing series reflects a turbulent period marked by deep deflation, record inflation and sharp fuel price swings

Inflation prints: Wholesale, retail paths diverge amid West Asia turmoil

Over financial years 2017-2026, the volatility of WPI, measured by standard deviation, was almost three times higher than that of CPI, according to the rating agency

April WPI hits 8.3%: Will rising wholesale pressure drive retail inflation?

India's wholesale inflation hit 8.3% in April, driven by fuel prices. While retail inflation remains lower at 3.48%, rising supply-chain costs may soon push consumer prices higher

Fuel price hike may push back the consumption story amid higher inflation

Slowdown in consumption will come in the way of private investment, which can now turn further cautious on taking such decisions.

India's wholesale inflation rises to 42-month high of 8.3% in April

India's factory-gate inflation accelerated sharply in April as rising fuel, diesel, and crude oil prices linked to the West Asia crisis pushed wholesale prices to a multi-year high

April wholesale inflation skyrockets to 8.3% on massive jump in fuel prices

The fuel and power category recorded the highest inflation among major groups at 24.71 per cent in April, compared with 1.05 per cent in March

Weekly policy watch: WPI data, India-Oman trade talks in focus this week

India's policy focus this week will be on retail and wholesale inflation data, along with India-Oman trade talks

Weekly economy wrap: Inflation uptick, monsoon fears weigh on outlook

Economy wrap April 13-19: Rising fuel-led inflation, job market stress and West Asia risks cloud near-term outlook even as government attempts to sustain growth momentum