India’s Wholesale Price Index (WPI) for April 2025 recorded a significant drop, with inflation standing at 0.85%, marking a sharp decline from previous months.
The data, released by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, highlights notable shifts in key commodity groups.
The Food Index inflation decreased from 4.66% in March 2025 to 2.55% in April 2025, with cereal prices rising while vegetable prices fell. Primary articles showed a negative inflation rate of -1.44%, attributed to declining prices for crude petroleum, natural gas, and non-food articles. Meanwhile, fuel and power prices saw a -2.18% reduction, primarily due to lower mineral oil and electricity costs.
Manufacturing industries experienced an inflation rate of 2.62%, with price increases seen across basic metals, chemicals, and machinery sectors. However, the month-over-month WPI change stood at -0.19%, reflecting the overall slowdown in wholesale price growth.
The government will release the WPI data for May 2025 on June 16, 2025, providing further insights into inflation trends and economic stability in the coming months.
