New Delhi, Feb. 16 -- India's wholesale price inflation rose to 1.81 per cent in January 2026 on a year-on-year basis, according to data released by the government on Monday. The latest figures indicate a moderate uptick in price pressures at the wholesale level compared to previous months.
The increase in the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) was largely attributed to higher prices in manufactured products, food articles, and certain primary goods. Among manufactured items, basic metals, textiles, and other industrial products witnessed price increases, contributing significantly to the overall rise in inflation.
Food articles also showed mixed trends.
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