Wholesale inflation rises to 0.52% in August
India's wholesale inflation (WPI) bounced back to 0.52% in August 2025, ending a short streak of falling prices.
In August 2024, WPI was negative at -0.58%.
This shift means wholesale prices are rising again compared to last year.
Key highlights
The jump mainly comes from higher costs for food items, mineral oils, crude petroleum, natural gas, and basic metals.
Sectors like non-food articles and transport equipment also saw price hikes.
Significance of WPI
WPI is basically an early warning system for how much things might cost down the line—it shows what businesses are paying before stuff hits store shelves.
With August's number beating expectations (0.52% vs the predicted 0.30%), it suggests that price pressures could trickle into everyday expenses soon—something worth keeping an eye on if you're budgeting or just curious about where your money goes.