WPI inflation rises to 11.39% in September 2026 from 9.92% in August
All-India WPI inflation (base 2022-23) rose to 11.39% year-on-year in September 2026 from 9.92% in August, as per provisional data released on 14 October 2026.
Summary
The Ministry of Commerce & Industry released provisional Wholesale Price Index (base year 2022-23) data on 14 October 2026, showing year-on-year WPI inflation of 11.39% for September 2026, up from 9.92% in August. Among major groups, Fuel and Power rose 25.85%, Manufactured Products 9.76% and Primary Articles 8.67%, while the WPI Food Index rose 8.66%. The all-commodities index stood at 112.5 against 110.8 in August. The final WPI inflation for July 2026 remained unchanged at 9.78%.
Key facts
- WPI inflation, Sept 2026
- 11.39% (provisional)
- Aug 2026
- 9.92%
- Fuel & Power
- 25.85%
- Manufactured Products
- 9.76%
- Primary Articles
- 8.67%
- WPI Food Index
- 8.66% (weight 24.99%)
- All-commodities index
- 112.5 (Aug: 110.8)
- July 2026 final
- 9.78% (unchanged)
- Base year
- 2022-23
- Next release
- 16 November 2026 (October data)
Practice MCQs 3 questions
What was India's provisional WPI inflation (year-on-year) for September 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 11.39%
Which major group recorded the highest year-on-year WPI inflation in September 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Fuel and Power
What is the base year of the WPI series used for the September 2026 data?
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Correct answer: B — 2022-23