Trade April-July 2025; WPI at -0.58% in July
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What happened
- Total exports in April-July 2025 were US$ 277.63 billion, up 5.23%; electronics exports rose 33.89% in July [PIB].
- WPI inflation was -0.58% in July 2025, with food index at -2.15% [PIB].
Background
- Falling food and fuel prices drove negative WPI [PIB].
Why it matters
- Low WPI helps margins but hints at weak demand.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-08-14): total exports in April-July 2025 were US$ 277.63 billion, up 5.23%; electronics exports rose 33.89% in July.
- Low WPI helps margins but hints at weak demand.
Quotable data pointWPI inflation was -0.58% in July 2025, with food index at -2.15%.
PIB: India's trade July 2025, 14 Aug 2025
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WPI inflation in July 2025
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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Official source: PIB: India's trade July 2025, 14 Aug 2025
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