India's WPI Inflation Hits 10-Month High of 1.81% in January

• India's wholesale price inflation (WPI) accelerated to 1.81% in January 2026, marking a 10-month high.
• This is the third consecutive month of upward trend, driven by rising prices in manufactured basic metals, textiles, and food articles.
• Food articles inflation turned positive at 1.55% in January, with vegetable prices seeing a sharp uptick to 6.78%.
• Manufacturing inflation strengthened to 2.86% in January from 1.82% in December, indicating firming factory-gate prices.
• Fuel and power segment remained in deflation at 4.01%, while retail inflation (CPI) stood at 2.75% in January 2026.