India's WPI inflation hits series-high 11.39 per cent in September driven by food, fuel
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India's Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation hit a series-high of 11.39% in September 2026, driven by food, manufactured items, and fuel prices.
Background
The WPI inflation rose from 9.92% in August to 11.39% in September 2026. The Reserve Bank of India recently hiked benchmark rates by 25 bps to 5.50%.
Facts for Prelims
- FactWPI inflation reached a series-high of 11.39% in September 2026
- FactWPI inflation was 9.92% in August 2026
- FactRBI benchmark rate stands at 5.50% after a 25 bps hike
For Mains
Q. Analyze the impact of high wholesale price inflation on the domestic economy and the efficacy of monetary policy interventions in controlling it.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Monetary-fiscal friction: Balancing interest rate hikes to curb inflation against the risk of slowing industrial growth
- Supply-side shocks: Impact of volatile global energy and food prices on domestic manufacturing costs
- Transmission lag: Time gap between RBI rate hikes and actual reduction in wholesale price pressures
Keywords: Wholesale Price Index · Monetary Policy · Inflationary Pressure · Benchmark Rate · Supply-side Shock
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