Wholesale inflation highest in 12 months: It reached 2.13% in February, food items and daily essential items became expensive.

Wholesale inflation highest in 12 months: It reached 2.13% in February, food items and daily essential items became expensive.

Wholesale inflation (WPI) has increased to 2.13% in February. This is a 12-month high level of inflation. It reached 2.38% in February 2025. Earlier in January 2026, wholesale inflation was at 1.81%. Whereas in December, wholesale inflation was at 0.83%. The Commerce Ministry has released wholesale inflation figures today i.e. on March 16. Experts believe…

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Food Inflation For Farm And Rural Labourers Stays In Negative Zone During August

Food Inflation For Farm And Rural Labourers Stays In Negative Zone During August

New Delhi: The year-on-year inflation rates based on the all-India consumer price index for agricultural labourers (CPI-AL) and rural labourers (CPI-RL) for August this year were estimated at 1.07 per cent and 1.26 per cent, respectively, figures released by the Ministry of Labour & Employment on Thursday showed. The food inflation for agricultural and rural…

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Rising Frequency Of Extreme Weather Events Continue To Pose Risk For Food Inflation: RBI – News18

Rising Frequency Of Extreme Weather Events Continue To Pose Risk For Food Inflation: RBI – News18

Last Updated:December 31, 2024, 08:13 IST Garlic inflation remained particularly high, exceeding 80%, and several pulse varieties also saw inflation rates above 20%. RBI The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Financial Stability Report warns that the increasing frequency of extreme weather events, such as heatwaves and unseasonal rains, continues to pose a significant risk to…

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