BS EDIT: Gauging Price Pressures

By Business StandardPublished On Jun 9, 2026

Reflecting Change

The new indices capture an economy transformed by GST, digitalisation and renewable energy

Wider Coverage

The revised WPI expands its basket and improves methodology for better representation

A New Benchmark

The PPI tracks inflation from the producer's perspective, in line with global practice

Sharper Insights

Better price data can improve inflation tracking and GDP estimation

Missing Pieces

Large parts of the informal services sector remain outside the PPI framework

The Next Step

Regular revisions and stronger data systems are key to better economic measurement