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India’s Wholesale Price Index (WPI) for June 2025 (Base 2011-12=100) indicates a slight deflationary trend, mainly driven by declining food and fuel prices. This comprehensive analysis provides an easy-to-understand breakdown of the latest data, complete with icons, symbols, and clear spacing to help you grasp market movements quickly.
🔍 Key Highlights
- All Commodities WPI: 153.8 | YoY Inflation: 🔻 –0.13%
- Primary Articles: 185.8 | 🔻 –3.38% YoY
- Fuel & Power: 143.0 | 🔻 –2.65% YoY
- Manufactured Products: 144.8 | 🔺 1.97% YoY
- Food Index: 190.2 | 🔻 –0.26% YoY
- MoM Change (All Commodities): 🔻 –0.19%
📊 YoY Inflation Breakdown by Major Group
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🔄 Month-over-Month Movements
- All Commodities: –0.19%
- Primary Articles: +0.81%
- Fuel & Power: –2.52%
- Manufactured Products: –0.07%
- Food Index: +0.37%
⚖️ Sectoral Deep Dive
🌾 Primary Articles (22.62% weight)
- Index: 185.8 (+0.81% MoM)
- YoY Inflation: –3.38%
- Top Movers:
- Vegetables: 219.2 | 🔻 22.65% YoY
- Onion: 185.7 | 🔻 33.49% YoY
- Pulses: 197.0 | 🔻 14.09% YoY
⚡ Fuel & Power (13.15% weight)
- Index: 143.0 (–2.52% MoM)
- YoY Inflation: –2.65%
- Key Drivers:
- Electricity: 🔻 9.10% MoM
- Mineral Oils: 🔻 0.54% MoM
🏭 Manufactured Products (64.23% weight)
- Index: 144.8 (–0.07% MoM)
- YoY Inflation: 1.97%
- Highlights:
- Price rises in pharmaceuticals, machinery, electronics
- Declines in basic metals, rubber & plastics
🍽️ Food Index Insights
- Composite Index: 190.2 (+0.37% MoM)
- YoY Inflation: –0.26%
- Components: Food Articles (Primary) + Food Products (Manufactured)
📆 Six-Month Inflation Snapshot
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🧐 Investor Takeaways
- Deflationary signals: Input costs are easing, but this might indicate softening demand across sectors.
- Sector rotation: Keep an eye on cyclical sectors such as energy and metals for potential opportunities.
- Agriculture watch: While food deflation benefits consumers, it could pressure farm margins, impacting rural incomes.
🔔 Next Release
Stay tuned for the upcoming WPI data for July 2025, scheduled to be released on 14 August 2025. This will provide further insights into price trends and deeper sector analysis.
Disclaimer:
The information provided in this article is based on official government reports and publicly available data as of June 2025. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, the figures and analysis are subject to revision and updates. This content is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial or investment advice. Users are encouraged to verify data from official sources before making any economic or business decisions.
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