WPI inflation rises to 9.92% in August on rising prices of food, fuel, manufactured items
India's Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation rose to 9.92% in August, driven by increased costs in food, fuel, and manufactured goods. Global supply chain disruptions due to the West Asia conflict are cited as primary contributors.
Why it matters
Rising wholesale inflation indicates potential pressure on retail prices and economic stability, complicating the Reserve Bank's monetary policy decisions.
Wholesale price-based inflation rose to 9.92% in August, compared to 9.78% in July , on rising prices of food, manufactured items, and fuel and power, government data showed on Monday.
Inflation in the food index rose to 7.05% in August, from 6.65% in July.
In manufactured items, WPI inflation was at a series high of 8.37%, higher than 8.29% in July.
In the fuel and power basket, wholesale price index (WPI)-based inflation was 22.93%.
"Across groups, mineral oils [containing petroleum products], food articles, manufacture of food products, manufacture of basic metals, non-food articles, and manufacture of chemicals and chemical products have been major drivers of WPI inflation in August 2026," the Commerce and Industry Ministry said while releasing the WPI data.
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