WPI inflation eases to 9.78% in July on softening in fuel prices, Pg29
Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation eased to 9.78% in July, marking the first month-on-month fall in nine months, driven by softening fuel and food prices.
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Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation eased to 9.78% in July, marking the first month-on-month fall in nine months, driven by softening fuel and food prices.
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