Current Affairs - Economy - Discussion

India's Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation increased to 9.87% in June 2026, up from 9.68% in May 2026. The rise was primarily driven by higher prices of food products, mineral oils, basic metals, and chemicals, reflecting continued cost pressures across multiple sectors. During the same period, the Wholesale Price Index increased from 109.9 to 110.2. While fuel and power inflation moderated compared to the previous month, elevated food and manufacturing-related prices continued to keep wholesale inflation at a high level, indicating persistent inflationary trends in the economy.