India’s wholesale inflation rises to 1.81% in January, highest in 10 months – The Times of India

India’s wholesale inflation rises to 1.81% in January, highest in 10 months – The Times of India

India’s wholesale prices jumped 1.81 per cent in January 2024 compared to last year, marking the highest increase in 10 months. According to government data, revealed Monday, the figures exceeded economists’ predictions of 1.25 per cent and was driven by rising vegetable prices, basic metals, and manufacturing costs.The increase was notably higher than December’s 0.83…

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Inflation watch: WPI rises to 0.52% in August after two months of deflation; food, manufacturing push prices higher – The Times of India

Inflation watch: WPI rises to 0.52% in August after two months of deflation; food, manufacturing push prices higher – The Times of India

India’s wholesale price inflation (WPI) moved back into the positive zone in August, rising to 0.52 per cent after staying in deflation for two straight months, according to government data released on Monday. WPI had recorded (-) 0.58 per cent in July and (-) 0.19 per cent in June, while it stood at 1.25 per…

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