India's wholesale inflation accelerates to 9.92% in August from 9.78% in July
Fuel and power inflation jumped 22.93%, while petroleum and natural gas prices rose 34.41% and sugar prices hit a record high, officials said.
- On Sept 14, 2026, government data showed India's wholesale Prices rose 9.92% year-on-year in August, driven by faster increases in oil and food costs.
- Fuel and power Prices climbed to 22.93% year-on-year, while Global crude Prices neared $108 a barrel, compounding inflationary pressures across sectors.
- Primary article Inflation eased to 7.76%, yet manufactured product Prices rose 8.37% year-on-year, while Sugar Prices hit a record high in August.
- Consumer Inflation data is expected to hit a 20-month high, prompting RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra to warn that monetary response may be warranted if inflationary shocks persist.
- RBI policymakers kept the policy rate unchanged at 5.25% during their August meeting, though officials flagged the possibility of rate tightening in the third quarter if food and fuel pressures broaden.
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India WPI Inflation Rises to 9.92% in August, Remains Near Double Digits
India's wholesale inflation slightly edged up in August 2026, suggesting that prices at the producer level are still under pressure even as input costs are expected to ease. According to the government data revealed on Monday, inflation measured by the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) climbed to 9.92 percent in August against 9.78 percent last month.The WPI in August came in at 14 basis points higher
Wholesale Price Inflation inches up to 9.92% YoY in August 2026 from 9.78% as fuel and food prices rise
The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) for all commodities in August 2026 stands at 110.8, with annual wholesale inflation rising to 9.92 per cent on a year-on-year (YoY) basis, according to official data released by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
India wholesale prices rise 9.92% year-on-year in August
NEW DELHI, Sept 14 (Reuters) - India's wholesale prices rose 9.92% year-on-year in August, government data showed on Monday, as oil and food prices increased at a faster pace. The print was higher than the 9.78% rise a month ago and economists' a...
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