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India’s WPI inflation turns positive at 0.83% in December, signalling easing deflationary pressures

January 14, 2026

India's wholesale price inflation (WPI) increased to 0.83% in December, marking a shift from a deflationary rate of -0.32% in November. This rise, driven by escalating food and commodity prices, surpassed market predictions of 0.30%, signaling a potential easing of deflationary pressures.

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WPI inflation rose to 0.83% in December 2025.
The previous month's inflation rate was -0.32%.
The December figure exceeded market expectations of 0.30%.
Rising food and commodity prices contributed to the increase.
The data was released by the government on January 14, 2026.

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India’s WPI inflation turns positive at 0.83% in December, signalling easing deflationary pressures

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India’s WPI inflation turns positive at 0.83% in December, signalling easing deflationary pressures

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