- WPI Inflation: 0.13% YoY (from 0.52% in August 2025)
- Causes: Increase in prices of manufactured food items, non-food items, textiles, and transport equipment
Major Segments (YoY):
- Food Index: –2% (deflation)
- Primary articles: –3.32%
- Fuel & power: –2.58%
- Manufactured products: 2.33% (industry cost pressures)
- Monthly Trend: –0.19% MoM fall, first drop in four months
- Comparison: WPI moderation follows retail inflation (CPI) at 1.54% in September
- Significance: Indicates easing overall price pressures in the economy
Month: Current Affairs - October 16, 2025
Category: BANKING, FINANCE and BUSINESS