Question
What is the base year currently used for the calculation
of the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) in India?Solution
The base year for the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) in India is 2011-12. WPI is a measure of the average change in the prices of goods sold by wholesalers and is used as a primary gauge of inflation.
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