India's wholesale inflation accelerates to 9.92% in August from 9.78% in JulyIndia’s wholesale inflation accelerated to 9.92% in August from 9.78% in July, slightly above the 9.89% expected in a Reuters poll. Consume...
14 Sep, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
Why was ₹6 lakh crore shaved off last year’s GDP? Govt explains the numbersThe government clarified GDP revisions are due to series changes and improved data. Last year's GDP estimate was adjusted after a new base ...
02 Sep, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
- Wholesale inflation eases to 9.8% on softer energy prices
In July, India's wholesale inflation decreased marginally to 9.8 percent, aided by falling energy prices which alleviated the pressures fro...
15 Aug, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
Global energy, weather risks threaten further easing in wholesale inflation: EconomistsWholesale inflation is expected to stay high despite a slight decrease in July. Global energy prices and geopolitical uncertainty pose ongo...
14 Aug, 2026, 10.15 PM IST
PPI vs WPI: What is Producer Price Index and why will it replace Wholesale Price Index in India?India is phasing out the Wholesale Price Index for a new Producer Price Index. This shift aims to capture prices closer to the factory gate...
21 Jul, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
India's wholesale prices in August rebound to 0.52%India's wholesale price index (WPI) inflation saw an increase in August, reaching 0.52 per cent year-on-year, according to Commerce Ministr...
22 Sep, 2025, 01.33 PM IST
Food inflation likely to remain a cause for concern due to heatwave: ICRAICRA Chief Economist Aditi Nayar analyzes impact of heatwaves on food inflation, emphasizing monsoon's role. Divergence in wholesale and re...
14 May, 2024, 05.31 PM IST
Experts see WPI inflation rising in second half this fiscalExperts predict that the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) in India will rise in the second half of the fiscal year, and a prolonged deflationary...
16 Oct, 2023, 06.20 PM IST
Wholesale inflation dips for fifth month to 0.5% in AugustWholesale inflation in India declined for the fifth consecutive month in August, reaching 0.52%. This provides the Reserve Bank of India wi...
15 Sep, 2023, 12.19 AM IST
August WPI inflation up at 11.39% on higher manufacturing, fuel costsInflation, as measured by the wholesale price index (WPI), rose after easing for two consecutive months even as retail inflation slipped to...
14 Sep, 2021, 11.51 PM IST
Food inflation drives Sept WPI to 7-month high of 1.32%Wholesale price index (WPI) inflation rose to 1.32% in September from a 0.16% in August, data released by the commerce and industry ministr...
14 Oct, 2020, 11.17 PM IST
August WPI up 0.16%, turning positive for the first time after MarchWholesale price index (WPI) inflation rose to 0.16% in August from a 0.58% contraction in July as inflation for manufactured items advanced...
14 Sep, 2020, 01.08 PM IST
Cheaper fuel, food cost eases Sep WPI to 0.33%The rate of price rise for the food articles was at 7.47 per cent during the month.
14 Oct, 2019, 02.26 PM IST
WPI remains unchanged at 1.08% in AugustInflation in fuel and power declined 4% from a 3.64% fall in July and that in manufactured products was flat from a 0.34% growth in the tra...
16 Sep, 2019, 01.44 PM IST
Wholesale prices cool in September after hitting 2-year high in AugustWPI inflation in September was 3.57 % compared with 3.74% in August. Similar to retail inflation, the drop in wholesale inflation is attrib...
14 Oct, 2016, 01.15 PM IST
August trade deficit dips to $10.84 billion versus $12.2 billion in JulyGold imports in August saw a bump-up to $2.04 billion, up 175.5% YoY. The oil imports were reported at $12.84 billion, down 15% YoY.
15 Sep, 2014, 05.34 PM IST
Expect RBI to leave rates unchanged for the rest of the year: CrisilCRISIL Research has revised upwards the average WPI inflation forecast for this fiscal year to 6.2 per cent from 5.3 per cent.
16 Sep, 2013, 07.13 PM IST