<h1>India's Wholesale Price Index Rises 0.6% in October 2011; Food Prices Drive 9.73% Inflation Rate.</h1> The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) in India for October 2011 increased by 0.6% to 156.8, with an annual inflation rate of 9.73%. Primary articles saw a 1.0% rise, driven by higher food prices, while non-food articles decreased by 3.0%. Fuel and power indices rose by 1.0%, and manufactured products increased by 0.4%. Notably, food articles experienced a 2.2% increase, with significant price hikes in fish, gram, and spices. Conversely, non-food articles like safflower and castor seed saw price declines. The index for minerals and fuel also showed increases, reflecting broader inflationary pressures.