Real gross domestic product
Real GDP growth has remained strong at 7.8 per cent for Q4 FY2025-26 owing to a robust performance by the secondary and tertiary sectors.
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Monetary Policy
Key policy rates stand as follows: Repo rate at 5.25%, Standing Deposit Facility rate at 5.00% and Marginal Standing Facility and Bank rate at 5.50%.
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Consumer Price Index
The Consumer Price Index (Combined) inflation for July 2026 was higher at 4.5% as compared to the previous revised reading of 4.4%.
Core inflation i.e. (CPI Ex- Food and Ex-Fuel) inched up to 3.9%.
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Wholesale Price Index
Due to a moderation in fuel prices, headline WPI inflation was at 9.78% in July 2026, as compared to 9.87% previously.
Core- WPI inflation increased to 7.82% as compared to 7.52% a month ago, on an annual basis.
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Index of Industrial Production
IIP grew at 7.3% in June 2026, as compared to 5.1% in May 2026, on a year-on-year basis.
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