WPI inflation dips to 0.13% in September: Food and fuel costs ease; experts see muted price trend ahead

Wholesale price inflation dipped to a mere 0.13% in September, largely due to falling food and manufactured goods prices. Deflation in food articles deepened significantly, with vegetables seeing a sharp price drop. Experts anticipate subdued wholesale inflation ahead, influenced by global commodity prices and strong agricultural output, potentially impacting corporate margins.