WPI inflation rises to 11.39% in August on costlier manufactured goods; food prices soften
The Hindu
In July 2021, WPI inflation stood at 11.16%.
The wholesale price-based inflation rose marginally to 11.39% in August, mainly due to higher prices of manufactured goods, even as prices of food articles softened. Snapping the two-month easing trend, WPI inflation rose in August and remained in double-digit for the fifth consecutive month. In July 2021, WPI inflation stood at 11.16%. In August 2020, WPI inflation was at 0.41%.More Related News