WPI Inflation Quickens to 11.39% in September From 9.9% in August

September WPI Inflation rises to 11.39% as food, fuel and manufactured goods prices increase

India’s WPI inflation jumps to 11.39% in September, led by food, fuel, and manufactured goods, with high fuel costs and ongoing price pressures.

WPI Inflation Climbs to 11.39% in September from 9.92% in August

Get latest articles and stories on Business at LatestLY. India's wholesale price index (WPI) inflation rose to 11.39 per cent on a year-on-year (YoY) basis in September 2026, up from 9.92 per cent in August, in double digits, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Business News | WPI Inflation Climbs to 11.39% in September from 9.92% in August.

Wholesale inflation rises to 11.39% in September on jump in fuel, food, manufactured products prices

The food index, comprising food articles under primary articles and manufactured food products, rose to 8.66% in September, compared with 7.05% in August.

Wholesale inflation surges to 11.39% in September as fuel, food and manufacturing prices climb

Fuel inflation climbed to 25.9 percent, while manufactured products inflation accelerated to 9.8 percent. Producer prices also increased across agriculture, mining and manufacturing

WPI inflation rises to 11.39% in Sep on rise in prices of food, fuel, manufactured items

The WPI has been on an upward trajectory since the beginning of this fiscal year as the West Asia war and the resultant blockade of the Strait of Hormuz

WPI inflation quickens to 11.39% in September from 9.9% in August

Wholesale prices in India rose significantly to 11.39% in September, driven by rising fuel and food costs. Retail inflation also increased to 5.54%, attributed largely to higher vegetable prices. Concerns remain over food inflation maintaining elevated levels due to factors like uneven monsoon rainfall and El Nino risks. Increased global commodity prices are further affecting food production costs and transportation expenses.