WPI inflation rises to 2.13% in February 2026
Annual inflation based on the Wholesale Price Index rose to 2.13% (provisional) in February 2026 from 1.81% in January, the Commerce Ministry said on 16 March 2026.
Summary
Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation was 2.13% (provisional) in February 2026, up from 1.81% in January and 0.96% in December 2025, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on 16 March 2026. The rise was mainly due to higher prices of other manufacturing, basic metals, non-food articles, food articles and textiles. Primary articles inflation was 3.27% and manufactured products 2.92%, while fuel and power stayed negative at â3.78%; the WPI Food Index rose 1.85%. Month-on-month, the index rose 0.25% over January. The WPI uses 2011-12 as its base year.
Key facts
- Released
- 16 March 2026
- WPI inflation, Feb 2026
- 2.13% (provisional)
- Jan 2026
- 1.81%
- Primary articles
- 3.27%
- Fuel & power
- â3.78%
- Manufactured products
- 2.92% (weight 64.23%)
- Food Index
- 1.85%
- Base year
- 2011-12
Practice MCQs 2 questions
What was India's annual WPI inflation rate (provisional) for February 2026?
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Correct answer: C â 2.13%
WPI inflation was 2.13% in February 2026, up from 1.81% in January; 3.27% was the inflation in primary articles.
Consider the following about WPI data for February 2026: 1. The 'Fuel & Power' group recorded negative annual inflation. 2. 'Manufactured Products' have the largest weight among the three major groups of the WPI. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C â Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: Fuel & Power inflation was â3.78%, and Manufactured Products carry a weight of 64.23%.