India’s wholesale inflation rises to 2.13% in February 2026, fourth straight monthly increase
The Facts
- India’s WPI-based wholesale inflation was 2.13% in February 2026.
- Wholesale inflation increased from 1.81% in January 2026 to 2.13% in February 2026.
- February 2026 was the fourth consecutive month in which India’s wholesale inflation rose (or recorded an increase).
- The Ministry of Commerce and Industry said February’s positive WPI inflation was primarily driven by higher prices in categories including other manufacturing, manufacture of basic metals, non-food articles, food articles and textiles.
- Food-article inflation rose to 2.19% in February from 1.55% in January, according to WPI data.
- Vegetable inflation eased in February compared with January (to 4.73% from 6.78%), according to WPI data.
- The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) level for all commodities was 158.2 in February, up from 157.8 in January.
Context
What is the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) measuring in this release?
The WPI tracks changes in prices at the wholesale level (goods traded in bulk), and the February figure is reported as a year-on-year inflation rate based on the All India WPI. Free Press Journal Asian News Internat…
Which categories were cited as the main drivers of February’s wholesale inflation?
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry said the positive inflation rate in February 2026 was primarily due to higher prices in other manufacturing, manufacture of basic metals, non-food articles, food articles and textiles. News18 Business Standard @businessline
Did all parts of the wholesale basket rise in February?
No. While the overall WPI inflation increased, the primary articles index declined 0.52% month-on-month in February (to 192.9 from 193.9), and vegetable inflation eased compared with January. Financial Express Business Standard @businessline
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