Categories: Economy

WPI in October at five-month high of 12.54%

Ministry of Commerce & Industry released its data on Wholesale Price Index (WPI). As per Ministry’s data, provisional Wholesale Price Index (WPI) based inflation have been accelerated to a five-month high to 12.54% in October 2021 as against 66% recorded in September. This rise was attributed to an increase in fuel and manufacturing prices. The report notes that, benchmark inflation print has remained in double digits for seven consecutive months.

Buy Prime Test Series for all Banking, SSC, Insurance & other exams

Benchmark inflation Print

The benchmark inflation print for October 2020 was 1.31%. The high rate of inflation in October 2021 is due to an increase in prices of mineral oils, basic metals, crude petroleum & natural gas, food products, chemicals and chemical products etc as compared to the corresponding month of the previous year.

Find More News on Economy Here

Sumit Arora

Recent Posts

Important Days in May 2024, List of National and International

May 2024 is brimming with significance, hosting a myriad of observances, celebrations, and remembrances globally.…

41 mins ago

T20 World Cup Winners List from 2007 to 2024: Full List of Champions

Here, we are discussing about the winners of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup from…

48 mins ago

Eminent Personalities Honoured with Prestigious Pandit Lacchu Maharaj Award

Noted Hindi film superstars Hema Malini and Saira Banu, along with other prominent personalities from…

1 hour ago

Alok Shukla Wins Prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize 2024

Alok Shukla, a renowned environmental activist and convenor of Chhattisgarh Bachao Andolan, has been selected…

1 hour ago

Deloitte India’s Economic Outlook: FY24 and FY25 GDP Growth Predictions

Deloitte India has revised its GDP growth forecasts for FY24 and FY25, with a significant…

2 hours ago

India’s Ecommerce Market Set to Become Third Largest Globally by 2030

Invest India predicts that India's ecommerce sector will skyrocket to $325 billion by 2030, with…

2 hours ago