EconomyMonday, 31 August 2026·The Hindu - Economy
WPI inflation eases to 9.78% in July 2026 as food and fuel prices cool
India’s wholesale inflation eased to 9.78% in July 2026, with fuel, power and food prices cooling.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In July 2026, India’s Wholesale Price Index (WPI)-based inflation eased to 9.78% from 9.87% in June, according to the Commerce and Industry Ministry, using the new 2022-23 base year.
Key specifics
- WPI inflation in July 2026 stood at 9.78%, down from 9.87% in June 2026.
- Fuel and power inflation fell to 20.05% in July from 27.41% in June.
- Food articles inflation eased to 5.44% in July from 5.49% in June.
- Manufactured products inflation rose to 8.29% in July from 7.48% in June.
- The new WPI series uses the 2022-23 base year, and this was the first month-on-month fall under it.
Exam lens
Economy MCQ focus: WPI, 2022-23 base year, July 2026, 9.78%, fuel and power 20.05%, food articles 5.44%. TNPSC may ask the difference between WPI and CPI inflation and the ministry that releases WPI data.