India's wholesale inflation rises to 8.3% in April
India’s wholesale inflation surged to 8.3% in April, the fastest pace in over three years, driven by rising energy costs amid geopolitical tensions. This figure exceeds the 4.4% forecast, indicating significant inflationary pressures in the economy.
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- in April
- 8.3%
- projection by Reuters
- 4.4%
- increase in March
- 3.88%
India’s wholesale inflation accelerated to 8.3% in April, the highest in three-and-a-half years, driven by surging energy costs amid the Middle East conflict. This rise contrasts sharply with a 4.4% projection by Reuters and follows a 3.88% increase in March.
The spike in the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) reflects mounting pressures on fuel and manufacturing prices, potentially impacting consumer sentiment and economic growth.
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