September WPI inflation surges to 11.39%; fuel, food prices climb
India's WPI inflation rose to 11.39% in September as fuel, food and factory prices climbed; see the key data and October release date.
India’s wholesale price index (WPI) inflation rose to 11.39% year-on-year (YoY) in September from 9.92% in August, driven by higher prices across primary articles, fuel and power, and manufactured products. The wholesale price index for all commodities increased to 112.5 in September from 110.8 in August, indicating a rise in wholesale prices during the month. WPI Inflation Highlights for September 2026 IndicatorSeptember 2026August 2026WPI inflation (YoY)11.39%9.92%Primary Articles inflation8.67%7.76%Fuel and Power inflation25.85%22.93%Manufactured Products inflation9.76%8.37%WPI Food Index inflation (YoY)8.66%7.05% Fuel and power inflation rises to 25.85% Fuel and power recorded the highest inflation among the three major WPI groups, with the rate rising to 25.85% in September from 22.93% in August.
