WPI inflation turns positive at 0.83% in December 2025
Annual inflation based on the All India Wholesale Price Index (WPI) was 0.83% (provisional) in December 2025, up from −0.32% in November, the Commerce Ministry said on 14 January 2026.
Summary
Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation was 0.83% (provisional) in December 2025, turning positive after −0.32% in November and −1.02% in October 2025. The Commerce Ministry attributed the rise mainly to higher prices of other manufacturing, minerals, machinery and equipment, food products and textiles. Manufactured products, which carry a 64.23% weight in the index, recorded 1.82% inflation, while fuel and power stayed negative at −2.31%. The index uses 2011-12 as its base year, and the month-on-month change in December was 0.71%.
Key facts
- WPI inflation, December 2025
- 0.83% (provisional)
- November 2025
- −0.32%
- October 2025
- −1.02% (final)
- Manufactured products
- 1.82% (weight 64.23%)
- Fuel & power
- −2.31%
- Month-on-month
- 0.71%
- Base year
- 2011-12
Practice MCQs 2 questions
What was India's annual WPI-based inflation rate (provisional) for December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 0.83%
PIB (Commerce): WPI inflation was 0.83% (provisional) in December 2025. −0.32% was November; 1.82% is manufactured products.
Which major group carries the highest weight (64.23%) in India's Wholesale Price Index (base 2011-12)?
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Correct answer: C — Manufactured Products
PIB (Commerce): Manufactured Products have a weight of 64.23%, Primary Articles 22.62% and Fuel & Power 13.15%.