Industry Odisha Bureau, Aug 15: India’s Wholesale Price Inflation (WPI) reportedly eased to 9.78% in July 2026, i.e. reportedly down from 9.87% in June owing to a sharp drop in fuel and power prices and also a slight moderation in food article inflation.
Media reports, citing the provisional data reportedly released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), have stated that, “India’s Wholesale Price Inflation (WPI) rose 9.78% year-on-year (YoY) in July 2026, easing from 9.87% in June, as energy inflation moderated, while price pressures in primary articles and manufactured products strengthened.”
Media reports have added that, “Inflation in primary articles increased 8.52% year-on-year (YoY) in July from a 7% rise in June 2026, while manufactured product prices rose 8.29% from 7.48%. Inflation in fuel and power, however, moderated to 20.05% from 27.41% in the previous month. Non-food articles inflation rose sharply to 17.66% in July from 11.07% in June, while inflation in minerals increased to 13.28% from 9.45%. Food articles inflation eased marginally to 5.44% from 5.49%.”
Media reports have further stated that, “Inflation in mineral oils moderated to 32.4% in July from 46.48% in June. Inflation in crude petroleum and natural gas also declined to 26.99% from 34.75%. On the contrary, inflation in manufacture of food products rose to 8.89% in July from 7.2% in June, inflation in chemicals and chemical products increased to 13.12% from 12.78%, while basic metals inflation stood at 12.56%, compared with 12.31% in June. Similarly, inflation in textiles accelerated to 12.8% in July from 10.85% in June, inflation in electrical equipment rose to 12.34% from 11.03%, while rubber and plastic products inflation increased to 10.38% from 9.94%. Food items recorded inflation of 6.65% in July, up from 6.14% in June.”
