Wholesale Price Index

India’s Wholesale Inflation Turns Negative in July 2025

DPIIT reported India’s Wholesale Price Index (WPI) fell -0.58% YoY in July 2025, slipping into negative territory after a small decline in June (-0.13%). The drop was driven by steep falls in vegetable prices (-28.9%), including onions (-44.4%) and potatoes (-41.3%), along with declines in mineral oils, crude, and basic metals. However, on a month-on-month basis, WPI…

India's Turmeric Export

India Tightens Grip on Global Turmeric Market with 66% Share

On 12 August 2025, the Ministry of Commerce & Industry reported that India continues to dominate global turmeric exports, holding a 66% share of worldwide trade in 2024. In FY 2024-25, exports touched 176,325 tonnes worth $341 million, with Maharashtra leading state-wise earnings at $155.35 million. Top importers were Bangladesh, UAE, USA, Malaysia, and Morocco….