A 10 per cent increase in global oil prices is estimated to have a direct impact of approximately 0.7-1 per cent on India's Wholesale Price Index (WPI). According to a report by Bank of Baroda on the Middle East crisis, the overall effect could reach a 1 per cent increase in WPI inflation wh
The toll collections remain healthy in FY2025-26, with expectation of 7-9% growth in FY2025-26e. Amid soft Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation, the inflation-linked toll rate is likely to increase by around 3.3% for newer projects linked to December WPI and 2.5-3.0% for older projects link
India's wholesale price inflation rose to 1.81 per cent in January, according to provisional data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, reflecting an increase in wholesale prices.
Looking ahead, economists cautioned that while global commodity prices such as oil and base metals are currently under pressure, risks remain from currency depreciation and potential geopolitical tensions, which could push input costs higher and add upside risks to inflation in the coming mo
The annual rate of inflation based on the All India Wholesale Price Index (WPI) number reached 0.83 per cent (provisional) for the month of December 2025 compared to the same month in 2024.
M Rajashekar Reddy, Assistant Vice President & Sector Head, ICRA Ltd, said, "The outlook on the toll road sector remains stable, paving the way for sustained growth. On the back of benign WPI inflation, the inflation-linked toll rate hike is projected at around 3.2% for newer projects and 1.
As per the data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the WPI inflation in November rose to -0.32% against -1.21% in October. The decrease was primarily driven by decrease in prices of food articles, mineral oils, crude petroleum and natural gas, the manufacture of basic metals
The annual rate of inflation based on the All-India Wholesale Price Index (WPI) recorded a contraction of 0.32 per cent for the month of November 2025, compared to the corresponding month of the previous year, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce & Industr
: India's Wholesale Price Index (WPI) or wholesale inflation has "bottomed out" and will probably gain slight momentum from November onwards, even as it may still remain in negative territory for most of the remaining months of 2025-26, Union Bank of India said in a report.
India's wholesale inflation remained in the negative zone for the fourth straight month, with the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) recording a decline of (-) 1.21 per cent in October 2025 compared to the same month last year, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Whole Price Index (WPI) or wholesale inflation in India has likely turned negative in October 2025, partly due to the base effect and largely driven by the fall in food prices, according to an assessment made by Union Bank of India.
The Ministry of Commerce & Industry on Tuesday released provisional data for September 2025 showing India's All-India Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation at 0.13 per cent year-on-year.