WPI inflation rises to 9.92% in August
India's wholesale price inflation, based on the Wholesale Price Index, rose to 9.92% in August 2026 on the back of higher prices of food, fuel and manufactured items. Inflation in manufactured items climbed to a series high of 8.37%, up from 8.29% in July, signalling broad-based cost pressures across the economy.
Nabka Insight
WPI nearing double digits alongside a manufactured-items series high indicates strong producer-side price pressure.
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- WPI inflation at 9.92% in August 2026
- Driven by food, fuel and manufactured items
- Manufactured-items WPI at a series high of 8.37% (vs 8.29% in July)
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