Centre Launches New WPI Series with FY22-23 Base Year

On 15th June 2026, the Office of Economic Adviser released the revised series of WPI with base year 2022-23.

  • The new series replaced the existing series of WPI with base year 2011-12.

Key Features of the New WPI Series (Base Year 2022-23)

  • Increased number of Items: The total number of items has increased from 697 to 957.
  • Inclusion of New and Renewable Energy under Electricity: New sources of energy, such as Solar and Wind, have been added under ‘Electricity’ Group.
    • In addition, Nuclear Electricity has been included in the basket.
  • Coherent and Integrated Structure for Tracking Energy Prices: Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas ....
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