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Measuring inflation

More needs to be done besides changing WPI base

Current WPI series to be scrapped, new one with 2017-18 as base yr on cards

Approval of various committees being sought before the new series is released

Dec WPI eases slightly but remains in double digits as food prices soar

Bucks a 4-month rising trend in December 2021 and comes in at 13.56%, even as food prices harden

2021, the year that was: Firms may no longer share higher cost burden

The concluding part of year-ender series looks at how inflation pinched consumers' pocket

WPI-based inflation hits 12-year high of 14.2% in Nov on dearer fuel, food

November's figure was up from 12.54% the previous month, as fuel and power prices rose 39.81% on the year versus 37.18% in October.

Oct WPI inflation hits five-month high of 12.54% on higher input costs

As demand is recovering, industry is likely to pass on the higher costs to consumers and this may affect retail price inflation, experts said

Sharp rise in natural gas prices, power outages worsen inflation worries

Brent crude up nearly 20% in the past month and hit a 3-yr high on Tuesday

High fuel prices push up August WPI inflation to 11.39%

WPI inflation rose marginally even as retail inflation measured by Consumer Price Index slipped to a four-month low of 5.30 per cent as prices of manufactured products spiked

Wholesale inflation eases to 11.16% in July as food prices soften

The wholesale price index (WPI) inflation is at a three-month low but remained in double digits in this fiscal year so far

Wholesale inflation soars to 12.94% in May on fuel price surge, low base

According to data released by commerce and industry ministry, fuel and power inflation stood at 37.61% led by higher petrol and diesel prices

Top Headlines: WPI makeover on cards, number of air travellers doubles

Our top headlines on Monday track the latest developments

WPI inflation spikes to over 8-year high of 7.39% in March: Details here

The wholesale price-based inflation shot up to over 8-year high of 7.39 per cent in March on rising crude oil and metal prices

Market impact of positives from the MPC meet may be seen with a lag

Overall RBI monetary policy was on expected lines and the policy statement highlighted its commitment to do whatever it takes to ensure financial stability

WPI inflation at 9-month high of 1.55% in Nov as manufacturing cost goes up

This is the highest level of Wholesale price index-based (WPI) inflation since February, when it was 2.26 per cent

Expensive vegetables, high metal prices push WPI inflation to 1.32%

Together with CPI, it may restrain RBI from taking any further monetary easing measures

July WPI at -0.58%, in negative zone for fourth month on the trot

The steep fall in deflation from June to July slightly reduced the gap between WPI and Consumer Price Index-based inflation

Covid-19 impact: It is WPI deflation for the first time in 4.5 years

Development raises hope of another 25 bps cut in repo by MPC

Top headlines: Full lockdown in Chennai from June 19, WPI slips 3%, more

From Chennai lockdown to new cases in China mainland, Business Standard brings to you the top headlines of the day

Top headlines: WPI rises in Dec, Malaysia PM defends India criticism

From India's December WPI figures to Wipro's Q3 results, here are the day's top headlines

Top events today: Wholesale inflation, Iran foreign minister visits India

From the beginning of nomination process for Delhi Assembly elections to the verdict on Muzaffarpur shelter home case, Business Standard brings you the top events of the day