WPI inflation rises to 0.52% after over a year
India's wholesale inflation turned positive in August 2025, rising by 0.52% after over a year of declines.
This jump was bigger than experts predicted and signals that prices for many goods are starting to climb again, according to the Commerce Ministry data released on Monday.
Manufactured goods and food products
The main drivers were higher prices for manufactured goods and food products.
Meanwhile, fuel and power actually got cheaper, dropping by more than 3%, which helped soften the overall blow.
Retail inflation also up
Retail inflation also ticked up to 2.07% in August, meaning everyday essentials are costing more at the store too.
The Reserve Bank of India is keeping an eye on these trends since they could shape future decisions about interest rates and the economy—something that affects everyone's wallet eventually.