India launches producer price index; wholesale inflation gauge to be phased out in five years
India has introduced a new Producer Price Index (PPI) and plans to phase out the existing wholesale inflation gauge over the next five years. This transition aims to modernize how the country tracks economic trends and business costs.
Why it matters
Changing inflation measurement metrics can significantly impact economic policy, interest rate decisions, and business forecasting in a major global economy.
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