In July, India's wholesale inflation decreased marginally to 9.8 percent, aided by falling energy prices which alleviated the pressures from increasing primary and manufactured goods costs. Conversely, retail inflation rose slightly to 4.5 percent, with food inflation peaking at a nineteen-month high, primarily due to hikes in prices of manufactured and primary food items. Predictions suggest wholesale price index inflation may dip below 9.5 percent next month.

India saw its retail inflation rise to 4.45 percent in July compared to June's 4.38 percent, largely due to rising food prices, which are keeping consumer costs elevated. The…

Retail inflation soared to 4.45% in July 2026, driven by rising food and fuel prices, marking a 19-month high.

India's wholesale inflation eased to 9.78% in July from June's 9.87%. Fuel and power basket inflation decreased significantly to 20.05% in July. Primary articles saw inflation…

Wholesale inflation eased to 9.78% in July, with key groups showing varying inflation rates, including Fuel at 20.05%.

Wholesale inflation is expected to stay high despite a slight decrease in July. Global energy prices and geopolitical uncertainty pose ongoing risks to price moderation.…