Inflation Rate

November 12, 2025 5:29 PM

India’s CPI inflation declines to 0.25 per cent in October as GST rate cuts kick in

India's inflation rate based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) declined further to 0.25 per cent in October as the impact of the GST rate cut brought down the prices of goods and services during the month, according to figures released by the Ministry of Statistics on Wednesday. The retail inflation eased further, after having plummeted to an over 8-year low of 1.54 per cent in September, as prices of food items and goods across sectors fell during the month. The declining trend in food pr...

December 16, 2024 5:00 PM

WPI inflation eases to three-month low in November

The annual inflation rate based on the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) stood at 1.89 per cent (provisional) for November 2024, compared to 2.36 per cent in October 2024 and 1.91 per cent in September 2024. According to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the easing inflation reflects a moderation in price increases for food items and manufactured products. The overall WPI index decreased marginally by 0.06 per cent month-over-month, slipping from 156.1 in October to 156.0 in November 2024. Pos...

December 16, 2024 2:52 PM

WPI inflation eases to three-month low in November

September 16, 2024 5:55 PM

Wholesale inflation in India jumps to 3.36% in June

India's wholesale inflation rate surged to 3.36% in June, up from 2.61% in May, according to data released by the Commerce Ministry on Monday. The increase, measured by the Wholesale Price Index (WPI), was primarily driven by rising food and energy prices. The increase is largely due to higher prices in various categories including food articles, manufacture of food products, crude petroleum & natural gas, mineral oils, and other manufacturing sectors. The WPI for all commodities rose from...