India's wholesale inflation experienced a notable increase in September, driven largely by rising food prices, as reported by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) climbed by 1.84% compared to 1.31% in August on a year-on-year basis. This uptick in inflation comes amidst a broader context of economic fluctuations.

The inflation rate for manufactured products, which constitutes a significant portion of the index, saw a slower growth rate of 1% in September, down from 1.22% in August. In contrast, primary articles recorded a sharp increase of 6.59% in September, rising from 2.42% the previous month.

Food inflation was a major factor in this rise, with food articles seeing an 11.53% increase, significantly higher than the 3.11% rise in August. Notably, vegetable prices surged by an astonishing 48.73%, reversing a previous decline of 10.11%. On the other hand, fuel and power inflation decreased by 4.05%, compared to a 0.67% drop in August.

These trends underscore the volatility in food prices and the ongoing challenges facing the Indian economy as policymakers work to stabilize inflation rates.