WPI inflation at 2.13% in February 2026
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What happened
- WPI inflation was 2.13% (provisional) in February 2026, driven by other manufacturing, basic metals, non-food and food articles, and textiles [PIB].
Background
- WPI (base 2011-12) is compiled by the Office of the Economic Adviser, DPIIT; a base revision is in progress.
Why it matters
- Wholesale price trends feed into producer costs and margins.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2026-03-16): WPI inflation was 2.13% (provisional) in February 2026, driven by other manufacturing, basic metals, non-food and food articles, and textiles.
- Wholesale price trends feed into producer costs and margins.
Quotable data pointWPI inflation was 2.13% (provisional) in February 2026, driven by other manufacturing, basic metals, non-food and food articles, and textiles.
PIB: Commerce: WPI February 2026, 16 Mar 2026
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: WPI compiler and base.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
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WPI inflation Feb 2026
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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WPI compiled by
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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Current WPI base year
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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Official source: PIB: Commerce: WPI February 2026, 16 Mar 2026
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