September WPI inflation rises to 11.39% on higher food, fuel, factory prices
In short
India’s wholesale price inflation rose to 11.39% in September. The data also showed manufactured items inflation at 9.76%, fuel and power inflation at 25.85%, and the food index at 8.66%.
This means costs at the factory gate moved up faster. The reporting does not say when prices may cool.
What the reporting says
September wholesale price inflation rose to 11.39% as food, fuel and manufactured goods prices increased, according to the reported monthly update. The available summaries say manufactured items inflation reached 9.76%, fuel and power inflation climbed to 25.85%, and the food index rose to 8.66%, all above August levels. The immediate consequence is higher factory-gate cost pressure, while the reporting does not say how long the rise will continue.
Why it matters
September wholesale price inflation rose to 11.39%, with reports pointing to higher food, fuel and manufactured goods prices. The summaries say manufactured items inflation hit 9.76%, fuel and power inflation reached 25.85%, and the food index rose to 8.66% from 7.05% in August. This matters for businesses and consumers because it signals stronger input-cost pressure, but the cause beyond the cited price rises is not stated.