India: WPI inflation eases to +10.66% in Sep 21 on lower food prices

  • Inflation in food articles eased for the fifth straight month, recording -4.69% in Sep 21 from -1.29% in Aug 21, mainly due to easing vegetable prices.
  • Pulses prices continued to spike at +9.42%.
  • Inflation in the fuel and power basket was +24.91%, against +26.09% in Aug 21.
  • The rise in crude petroleum and natural gas prices was +43.92% in Sep 21 over +40.03% in Aug 21.
  • In manufactured products, inflation stood at +11.41% during the month.
  • Retail inflation in Sep 21 too slowed to a five-month low of +4.4% on moderating food prices.

External Link : https://www.financialexpress.com/economy/wpi-inflation-eases-to-10-66-pc-in-september-on-lower-food-prices/2349751/

14-Oct-2021