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India’s wholesale inflation rises in March 2026, driven by higher crude oil and fuel costs due to West Asia tensions; economists flag continued pressure ahead.

The data the Ministry of Commerce and Industry shared revealed that WPI registered a decline to 8.63 in November from 13.54 in October owing to price relief in vegetables.

The annual rate of inflation based on the all-India Wholesale Price Index (WPI) number edged up to 3.36 per cent in June

WPI inflation falls below zero at -0.92% in April, first time since July 2020

Lower WPI inflation in April raises hope for rate cut by RBI

India's Wholesale Price-Based Inflation Eases to 1.34% in March 2023