Petrol and diesel sales in India surged in early July, driven by increased demand amid lower monsoon rains.

WPI inflation soared to 9.87% in June due to rising food and mineral prices amid geopolitical tensions.

Domestic passenger vehicle dispatches from companies to dealers rose 24.1 per cent year-on-year to 3,88,144 units in June this year, industry body SIAM said on Wednesday.