The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) is India’s primary inflation measure, tracking price changes in a representative basket of wholesale goods. It is divided into three groups: Primary Articles (22.6%), Fuel and Power (13.2%), and Manufactured Products (64.2%). The Food Index, spanning Primary Articles and Manufactured Products, accounts for 24.4% of the total weight. Within these groups, notable components include Basic Metals (9.7%), Food Products (9.1%), Chemicals (6.5%), Textiles (4.9%), Food Articles (15.3%), and HSD (3.1%).
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Actual |
Previous |
Highest |
Lowest |
Dates |
Unit |
Frequency |
|
|
1.01 |
4.02 |
4.02 |
-1.89 |
2004 - 2026 |
percent |
Monthly |
NSA
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