Wholesale Inflation Eases 0.32% In November
Wholesale inflation eased 0.32% in November on softer food prices, though higher pulses and vegetables lifted sequential WPI.
Wholesale inflation eased 0.32% in November on softer food prices, though higher pulses and vegetables lifted sequential WPI.
The report states that it is projected to average above 1.5 per cent in the fourth quarter of the current financial year (Q4FY26)
The rise in headline inflation and food inflation during November 2025 is mainly attributed to an increase in inflation of vegetables, egg, meat and fish, spices and fuel and light
The survey reveals that households have reported easing of price and inflationary pressures in most of the product groups, including food products, non-food products
The report states that Indian rupee depreciation is unlikely to have a significant bearing on the consumer price index (CPI) inflation
The discussions also focused on collaboration in research, education and emerging aquaculture technologies
The RBI Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) states that food supply prospects have improved on the back of higher kharif production, healthy rabi sowing, adequate reservoir levels
The House has also cleared the Health Security se National Security Cess Bill, 2025, which introduces a dedicated cess on pan masala and other notified sin goods
The report notes that the forthcoming introduction of the new CPI series with a 2023-24 base year will be an important development to watch
The Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025, seeks to replace the GST Compensation cess, which is levied on all tobacco products currently