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Sign in to searchIndia’s Wholesale Inflation Rises to 1.81% (January 2026)
India’s Wholesale Price Index (WPI)-based inflation rose to 1.81% in January 2026, up from 0.83% in December 2025, reaching a 10-month high. The increase was mainly driven by rising prices of manufactured goods and primary articles, while fuel and power continued to remain in deflation.
Salient Features: Manufactured products, which carry the highest weight (64.23%), saw inflation rise to 2.86%, led by higher prices of metals, textiles, and electrical equipment. Primary articles inflation increased sharply to 2.21%, reflecting rising food and raw material prices. Food inflation rose to 1.41%, mainly due to a surge in vegetable prices. However, fuel and power prices remained negative at -4.01%, moderating overall inflation.
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India's wholesale inflation rose to 1.81% in January 2026, driven by manufactured goods and primary articles. Explore WPI trends, fuel deflation, and economic implications.
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