WPI slide: Inflation falls to -1.21% in October; food prices see steep deflation – The Times of India

WPI slide: Inflation falls to -1.21% in October; food prices see steep deflation – The Times of India

Wholesale inflation slid further into the negative zone in October, with the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) falling to (-)1.21%, as prices of food items, fuel and several manufactured goods continued to ease, latest government data showed on Friday.WPI inflation had stood at 0.13% in September and 2.75% a year earlier, according to PTI.According to the…

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Lowest CPI since 2017: Retail inflation cools to 1.54% in September; food prices remain in deflation for 4th straight month – The Times of India

Lowest CPI since 2017: Retail inflation cools to 1.54% in September; food prices remain in deflation for 4th straight month – The Times of India

India’s retail inflation eased sharply to 1.54% in September 2025, the lowest since June 2017, as food prices continued to decline for the fourth consecutive month, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).The latest figures, based on the All India Consumer Price Index (CPI), mark a 53-basis point drop…

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GST relief: Rate rejig set to ease daily expenses; PwC report says household budgets may get a breather – The Times of India

GST relief: Rate rejig set to ease daily expenses; PwC report says household budgets may get a breather – The Times of India

Household budgets in India are likely to get some relief after the recent revision in Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates, according to a report by PwC. The advisory firm noted that the rate adjustments are expected to make everyday expenses more manageable for consumers, potentially lifting overall consumption sentiment. PM Modi Hails GST Reforms…

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