Current Affairs - Economy - Discussion

2.13% was the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation rate recorded in India for February 2026. This marked an increase from January’s 1.81%, indicating a continued upward trend in wholesale prices. The rise was mainly driven by higher costs in food articles, non-food items, and manufactured products such as textiles and basic metals. Food inflation, especially in items like pulses and potatoes, contributed significantly to the increase. Although vegetable prices showed some easing and fuel prices remained in deflation, the overall inflation reflected growing cost pressures in the production and supply chain across various sectors.