15.09.202506:30:00UTC+00India's WPI Inflation Turns Positive in August; Rises to 0.52% from -0.58% in July

India's Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation showed a notable improvement in August 2025, entering positive territory for the first time in months. The updated data, released on September 15, 2025, reveals a significant increase to 0.52%, a substantial rise from the -0.58% recorded in July 2025.

This positive shift marks a pivotal turn in India's economic landscape, as the WPI inflation transitioned from negative to positive year-over-year comparisons. The previous month's figure, a -0.58% in July, was compared to the same month the previous year, while the current 0.52% for August was benchmarked against August 2024's data.

The recovery in the WPI could signal improving economic conditions in India, possibly indicating a strengthened demand within key sectors. Investors and policymakers will now be closely monitoring upcoming economic data to assess whether this trend will continue and how it might impact monetary policy and the broader economy in the coming months. This change offers a renewed sense of optimism for India's economic growth trajectory.