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Glossary
The Wholesale Price Index tracks price changes of goods at the wholesale (producer) level before they reach retail consumers, used to gauge input-cost inflation.
A price index tracking costs at the wholesale level, before goods reach shop shelves.
Unlike CPI, WPI excludes services and is not used directly by the RBI for inflation targeting, but is watched as a leading indicator of future retail price pressure.
A sharp rise in WPI for raw materials can signal future CPI (retail) inflation pressure a few months later.
A price index tracking costs at the wholesale level, before goods reach shop shelves.
Wholesale Price Index (WPI) helps you evaluate products, compare options, and make informed decisions aligned with goals, tax rules, and risk tolerance in the Indian financial system.