WPI inflation rises to 9.68% in May as fuel, food, manufactured items see price spike

India's wholesale price inflation rose to 9.68% in May, driven by increased costs in fuel, power, and food. The rise is attributed to global energy price spikes and supply chain disruptions in West Asia.
Why it matters
Rising inflation impacts the cost of living and influences the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy decisions.
Wholesale price inflation shot up to 9.68% in May, from 8.26% in April , led by a sharp spike in prices of fuel and power, manufactured and food items.
The article relies on official government data and provides economic context without political bias.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in