Current Affairs - Economy - Discussion

India’s Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation increased to 9.92% in August 2026 from 9.78% in July 2026, according to preliminary estimates released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The August inflation data was calculated using the revised base year 2022-23. Among the major commodity groups, Fuel and Power recorded the highest inflation at 22.93%, followed by Manufactured Products at 8.37% and Primary Articles at 7.76%. The WPI food index also increased to 7.05% in August from 6.65% in July, reflecting continued price pressures across important wholesale commodity categories.