WPI inflation turns positive at 0.52% in August 2025
India's annual inflation based on the Wholesale Price Index was 0.52% (provisional) in August 2025, turning positive after negative readings in June and July, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on 15 September 2025.
Summary
India's annual rate of inflation based on the All India Wholesale Price Index (WPI) was 0.52% (provisional) for August 2025, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on 15 September 2025. WPI inflation had been negative at -0.19% in June and -0.58% in July 2025. The ministry said the positive rate in August was mainly due to higher prices of food products, other manufacturing, non-food articles, other non-metallic mineral products and other transport equipment. Primary articles inflation stood at -2.10%, fuel and power at -3.17% and manufactured products at 2.55%. The WPI food index showed inflation of 0.21%. The WPI series uses 2011-12 as its base year.
Key facts
- WPI inflation Aug 2025
- 0.52% (provisional)
- Previous
- June -0.19%, July -0.58%
- Manufactured products
- 2.55% (weight 64.23%)
- Primary articles / fuel
- -2.10% / -3.17%
- Food index
- 0.21%
- Base year
- 2011-12
Practice MCQs 2 questions
What was India's annual WPI-based inflation rate (provisional) for August 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 0.52%
WPI inflation was 0.52% (provisional) in August 2025, turning positive after -0.19% in June and -0.58% in July.
What is the base year of the Wholesale Price Index series used for the August 2025 release?
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Correct answer: C — 2011-12
The WPI release for August 2025 uses the series with base year 2011-12.