Trade April-May; WPI 0.39% in May
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What happened
- Total exports in April-May 2025 were estimated at US$ 142.43 billion, 5.75% higher [PIB].
- WPI inflation was 0.39% in May 2025 [PIB].
Background
- Electronic goods exports rose 54.10% in May [PIB].
Why it matters
- Low WPI eases input costs.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-06-16): total exports in April-May 2025 were estimated at US$ 142.43 billion, 5.75% higher.
- Low WPI eases input costs.
Quotable data pointWPI inflation was 0.39% in May 2025.
PIB: Trade data May 2025, 16 Jun 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: WPI.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
WPI inflation, May 2025
Answer (a) & explanation
PIB.
Go deeper
Official source: PIB: Trade data May 2025, 16 Jun 2025
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