New Delhi, Feb. 16 -- India's wholesale price inflation rose to 1.81 per cent in January, according to provisional data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, reflecting an increase in wholesale prices.

The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) based inflation stood at 1.81 per cent in January 2026 compared to the corresponding month of the previous year, indicating a positive rate of inflation during the month.

This rise shows that overall wholesale prices of goods increased on an annual basis, driven mainly by changes across major commodity groups, including primary articles and manufactured products.

According to the official data, the index number for all commodities increased to 157.8 in January from 157.0 in December, reflectin...