India’s Wholesale Inflation Rises to 2.13% in February 2026

India’s Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation has been increased to 2.13 percent in February 2026. This numbers are according to the latest data released by the government. This rise in WPI inflation February 2026 marks the 4th consecutive monthly when price increased. This is primarily driven by higher prices of food articles non food items and manufactured products.

WPI Inflation February 2026: Key Highlights

The WPI inflation February 2026 data shows that rising costs in several sectors contributed to the increase in wholesale prices.

According to the Ministry the inflation remained the positive due to rising prices in manufacturing sectors, basic metals, textiles and food related categories.

The increase in wholesale inflation India 2026 was moderate.

And it also reflects growing cost pressures in the production chain.

Food Prices Push WPI Inflation Higher

Food prices has been played a major role in the rise of WPI inflation February 2026.

According to the data food part inflation increased to 2.19 percent in February and it is compared to 1.55 percent in January.

Certain food items experienced higher price growth during the month.

Inflation increased in the pulses, potatoes, eggs, meat and fish which contributed to the overall rise in food inflation.

Vegetable Inflation Shows Slight Easing

Despite the increase in overall WPI food inflation the vegetable prices showed some improvement in February 2026.

Inflation in vegetables declined to 4.73 percent and it is compared with 6.78 percent in January 2026.

This decline helped moderate the overall rise in food inflation.

Manufactured Products Inflation Rises

Main reason for the WPI inflation February 2026 was the rise in manufacturing prices.

The Inflation in the manufactured products category increased slightly to 2.92 percent and it is compared with 2.86 percent in January.

Manufacturing sectors such as basic metals, textiles and other industrial products recorded higher price growth.

This trend reflects rising production costs across several industrial sectors in India.

Fuel and Power Category Continues to Show Deflation

The fuel and power segment continued to record negative inflation (deflation) in February 2026.

Various prices in this category declined by 3.78 percent and it is also compared with 4.01 percent deflation in January.

Fuel and power prices are include the electricity, coal and petroleum related products.

Question

Q. India’s Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation in February 2026 stood at,

A. 1.81%
B. 2.13%
C. 2.75%
D. 3.20%