India's Wholesale Price Index Rises 2.13% in February, Driven by Manufacturing and Food Prices

New Delhi. According to data released by the Federal Ministry of Commerce and Industry, India's Wholesale Price Index (WPI) increased by 2.13 percent in February.

According to the ministry's statement, the positive rate of inflation in February 2026 is mainly due to the increase in prices of other manufactured products, basic metal manufacturing, non-food items, food items, and textiles, among others.

The wholesale price index inflation rate was 1.81 percent in January and 0.96 percent in December 2025. Food inflation reached 1.85 percent in February compared to 1.41 percent in January.

The index for the primary articles group decreased by 0.52 percent to 192.9 in February from 193.9 in January. The index for the fuel and energy group increased by 1.17 percent to 147.6 in February from 145.9 in January.

The index for the manufactured products group increased by 0.47 percent to 148.2 in February from 147.5 in January.