WPI inflation at 1.84% (provisional) for September 2024
On 14 October 2024, in India, the Commerce Ministry released WPI data: annual inflation of 1.84% (provisional) for September 2024.
Summary
On 14 October 2024, in India, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry released Wholesale Price Index (WPI, base 2011-12) numbers for September 2024. Annual WPI inflation was 1.84% (provisional) over September 2023, primarily due to an increase in prices of food articles and food products, among others. The month-over-month change in the WPI index for September 2024 was 0.06% over August 2024. Primary Articles (weight 22.62%) rose 0.41% to 195.7.
Key facts
- WPI inflation Sep 2024
- 1.84% (provisional)
- Base year
- 2011-12
- M-o-M change
- 0.06% over Aug 2024
- Primary Articles weight
- 22.62%
Practice MCQs 2 questions
What was the annual WPI-based inflation rate (provisional) for September 2024, released on 14 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — 1.84%
PIB (14 Oct 2024): annual rate of inflation based on all India WPI is 1.84% (Provisional) for September 2024.
What is the base year of the Wholesale Price Index series used for the September 2024 data?
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Correct answer: A — 2011-12
PIB (14 Oct 2024): Index Numbers of Wholesale Price in India for September 2024 (Base Year: 2011-12).