New Delhi, March 16 -- India's Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation rose to 2.13 per cent in February 2026, up from 1.81 per cent in January 2026, driven mainly by manufactured products, basic metals, textiles, non-food articles, and food articles. The Fuel & Power segment, however, remained in negative territory at -3.78 per cent, while Manufactured Products inflation stood at 2.92 per cent, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry.

The latest numbers indicate that the rise in wholesale inflation has been primarily driven by higher prices in segments such as manufactured products, basic metals, textiles, non-food articles, and food articles due to an increase in commodity prices, said Rajeev Juneja, Pres...