Real gross domestic product
Real GDP growth has remained strong at 7.8 per cent for Q1 FY2026- 27 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 5.50%, Standing Deposit Facility rate at 5.25% and Marginal Standing Facility and Bank rate at 5.75%.
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Consumer Price Index
• The Consumer Price Index (Combined) inflation for September 2026 was higher at 5.54% as compared to the previous revised reading of 4.83%.
• Core inflation i.e. (CPI Ex- Food and Ex-Fuel) inched up to 4.41% in September 2026.
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Wholesale Price Index
Headline WPI inflation was at 9.92%, as compared to 9.78% in July 2026, on account of higher food and fuel prices. Core WPI has moderated slightly from 8.2 per cent in July to 8.1 per cent on August 2026 owing to moderation in basic metals in August 2026
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Index of Industrial Production
IIP grew at 8.0% in August 2026, as compared to 7.4% in July 2026, on a year-on-year basis.
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