Tag: wpi
Govt cites global commodity, energy costs for rise in wholesale price inflation
New Delhi: The increase in wholesale price inflation in June to 9.87 per cent was largely driven by price pressures in items that are more…
India releases new wholesale price inflation index; tweaks fuel, food categories
India released a new Wholesale Price Index (WPI) on Monday that shifted the base year from 2011-12 to 2022-23. It was accompanied by a release…
New series debut: WPI at 9.7% in May; energy costs drive surge; revamped index expands basket to 957 items
New Delhi: India’s wholesale inflation rose to a record 9.7% year-on-year in May, the first reading under the revised Wholesale Price Index (WPI) series that…
India’s inflation puzzle: How will fuel price play out
India’s inflation debate appears to be entering a complicated phase. On the surface, retail inflation appears under control, giving consumers and policymakers some relief. But…
India’s wholesale inflation slows to 0.13% in September
India’s wholesale inflation, measured by the Wholesale Price Index (WPI), slowed to 0.13% in September on a year-on-year basis, down from 0.52% in August, according…
India’s wholesale prices in August rebound to 0.52%
India’s wholesale price index-based inflation accelerated to 0.52 per cent in August on an annual basis as against -0.58 per cent in August, data from…