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WPI Inflation Falls to 13-Month Low of 0.85% in April

15 May 20251 min read
ECONOMYWPI Inflation Fallsto 13-Month Lowof 0.85% in April15 May 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Wholesale inflation cooled in April 2025 to its lowest reading in thirteen months.

Key facts

  • WPI inflation in April: 0.85%; in March: 2.05%.
  • A fall of about 1.2 percentage points in one month; a 13-month low.
  • Main drag: cheaper food and fuel and power.
  • Manufactured products also saw slower price increases.
  • Data source: Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

Month comparison

MonthWPI inflation
March2.05%
April0.85%

Exam angle

  • Index: Wholesale Price Index (WPI).
  • Releasing ministry: Commerce and Industry.
  • Components behind the fall: food, and fuel and power.

Test yourself

1. What was WPI inflation in April, as reported by the Commerce Ministry?

WPI inflation was 0.85% in April, a 13-month low.

2. Which ministry releases the WPI inflation data discussed here?

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry released the data.

3. WPI inflation in March, before the April low, was how much?

March inflation was 2.05%.