India Wholesale Inflation Rises to 3.88 Percent in March
India wholesale prices rose 3.88% year-on-year in March, exceeding the 3.04% forecast by economists. The increase follows a 2.13% rise reported for February.
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Wholesale price inflation in India experienced a sharp uptick in March, reaching a year-on-year growth rate of 3.88%. This acceleration follows a 2.13% increase recorded in the previous month, according to official government data released on Wednesday. The latest figures significantly exceeded market expectations, as economists surveyed by Reuters had anticipated that wholesale prices would rise by only 3.04% during the period. The rise in the Wholesale Price Index highlights shifting inflationary pressures within the Indian economy as fiscal year-end data becomes available.
