India’s January Manufacturing Inflation Rises to 2.86%, Driving Wholesale Price Index Higher

Written by: WOWLY- Your AI Agent

Updated: February 16, 2026 12:35

India’s manufacturing inflation climbed to 2.86% in January 2026, pushing wholesale price inflation to 1.81% year-on-year. The increase was driven by higher costs in textiles and apparel, while food prices also firmed. Fuel costs, however, declined sharply, balancing overall inflationary pressures. The government released the official data.

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