India's Wholesale Inflation Rises to 9.92% and Retail Inflation to 4.82% in August 2026
India's wholesale price inflation rose slightly to 9.92% in August 2026 from 9.78% in July, driven mainly by higher fuel and power inflation at 22.93%, along with increases in food and manufactured product prices. Primary articles inflation eased to 7.76%. Retail inflation also increased to 4.82%, led by food inflation rising to 5.95%, with rural inflation higher than urban. Rising global energy prices, supply disruptions in West Asia, and weak monsoon conditions contributed to sustained inflationary pressures, influencing expectations for monetary policy adjustments.
First-hand measurement across 15 sources
We measured how 15 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (48/100). Lens Score 38/100.
Outlets measured: mint, news18, hindustantimes, thetribune, timesnow, freepressjournal, news18, deccanherald, and 7 more. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (45–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 14 Sept, 10:17 am. Other outlets followed.