India's wholesale price inflation slowed unexpectedly in June, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said Monday.
The annual inflation rate fell to 7.25 percent from 7.55 percent in May. Economists were expecting the rate to accelerate to 7.61 percent in June.
Food article inflation came in at 10.81 percent, up from 10.74 percent a month ago. Manufactured goods inflation remained at 5 percent. Meanwhile, fuel and power prices rose at a slower pace of 10.27 percent.
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June 05, 2026 16:18 ET A busy week for economic news flow saw a slew of reports being released that reflected the trends in the U.S. labor market. In Europe, economic growth and inflation data gained attention as the European Central Bank and Bank of England head for policy session later in the month. In Asia, the monetary policy session of the Indian central bank was in focus as the country, a major oil importer, reels under the pressures of a weaker rupee and rising inflation.