WPI INFLATION SURGES TO 11.39 %: HOW HIGH OIL PRICES ARE COMPLICATING INDIA INFLATION OUTLOOK

What happened: India's wholesale price inflation rose to 11.39% in September 2026, up from 0.8% a year earlier, per DSP Mutual Fund's Tathya economic dashboard, as elevated oil prices and higher fuel costs added to inflationary pressures. Key numbers: WPI inflation 11.39% in September 2026 versus Why it matters: The sharp increase raises concerns about input costs for businesses and the possibility of price pressures spreading across the economy. Sustained volatility in crude oil prices could complicate the inflation outlook and pressure businesses dependent on energy-intensive inputs.

WPI inflation surges to 11.39% as high oil prices complicate India's inflation outlook.

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