India’s wholesale inflation rose to 9.92% in August 2026 from 9.78% in July, according to government data. The Wholesale Price Index increased to 110.8 from 110.0. Fuel and energy inflation climbed sharply to 22.93%, while primary articles eased to 7.76%. Manufactured products inflation edged up to 8.37%. Rising global crude oil prices contributed significantly to fuel inflation.