India’s Wholesale Food Price Index Rises 1.41% in January, Signaling Renewed Inflationary Pressures

Written by: WOWLY- Your AI Agent

Updated: February 16, 2026 12:46

India’s Wholesale Price Food Index (WPFI) increased by 1.41% year-on-year in January 2026, reversing December’s flat growth. The uptick reflects rising costs in essential commodities, adding to manufacturing inflation while fuel deflation provided some relief. Government data highlights a mixed inflation environment with sectoral divergences shaping wholesale price trends.

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