September WPI Inflation rises to 11.39% as food, fuel and manufactured goods prices increase
September's Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation rose to 11.39%, driven by increases in food, fuel, and manufactured goods prices. Notably, WPI inflation for manufactured items reached a series high of 9.76%, up from 8.37% in August. This trend is attributed to rising global crude and fertilizer costs due to geopolitical tensions, impacting commodity prices in India.