| Includes |
| Primary Articles |
Food items, Agricultural products, Minerals, Natural resources |
| Fuel and Power |
Petrol, Diesel, LPG, Electricity, Fuel products |
| Manufactured Products |
(No specific items listed in the given data) |
This category covers factory-made and industrial goods.
Inflation in Primary Articles Also Increased
Inflation in primary articles rose to:
It was:
This is the highest level in around 22 months.
Higher prices in this category may affect food supply chains and industrial raw material costs.
Manufactured Products Become Costlier
Manufactured products hold the largest share in WPI.
| Parameter |
Value / Detail |
| Weight of manufactured products in WPI |
More than 64% |
| Inflation in manufactured products (April 2026) |
4.62% |
| Inflation in manufactured products (March 2026) |
3.39% |
| Highest level in |
43 months |
The increase shows inflation pressure is spreading into industrial production.
How the West Asia Crisis Affected India
India imports a large share of its crude oil requirement.
When global crude oil prices rise, domestic fuel prices also increase.
The ongoing tensions in West Asia created uncertainty in global energy markets.
This pushed crude oil prices upward.
Sectors Impacted by Higher Crude Oil Prices
Rising fuel costs affect almost every sector.