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Wholesale Inflation (WPI) Rises to 0.73% in December 2025.

Economy & Business | Dated: 15 Jan 2026

India's Wholesale Price Index (WPI) based inflation rose to 0.73% in December 2025, up from 0.26% in November. This marks a nine-month high for wholesale inflation. The increase is primarily driven by a rise in the prices of food articles, machinery, and equipment.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • Food inflation surged to 9.38% in December from 8.18% in November.
  • Fuel and power prices continued to show a deflationary trend.
  • WPI tracks inflation at the producer/wholesale level, unlike CPI which tracks it at the consumer level.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Indicator: WPI Inflation.
  • Value: 0.73% (Dec 2025).
  • Trend: Rising.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

What was the WPI-based inflation rate in India for December 2025?

Correct Answer: 0.73%

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About WPI

  • Released by – DPIIT
  • Base Year – 2011-12