EconomyPrelims + Mains
Why inflation is rising in India? Causes & Impact Explained
In India, the WPI inflation rate has shot up to 9.87% in June 2026 due to factors including a rise in prices of fuels, manufacturing costs, and a weak monsoon causing food inflation. This particular event has brought out the importance of implementing supply-side measures, climate-friendly farming techniques, fuel taxation policy, energy security, and macroeconomic measures.