The latest data gives us a clearer picture of where the Indian economy stands as we move deeper into 2026. Growth momentum is visible, inflation is shifting, and global trends are slowly turning supportive. India’s wholesale inflation picked up pace in January 2026. Wholesale prices rose 1.81% year-on-year, higher than December’s 0.83% and above expectations of 1.25%. The main push came from manufacturing, where inflation accelerated to 2.86% from 1.82%. Textiles (2.48%) and

India’s wholesale inflation story turned a corner in August. Wholesale prices rose 0.52% year-on-year, bouncing back from July’s steep 0.58% decline and topping market expectations of a 0.30% rise. The driver was food, which inched up 0.21% after a sharp 2.15% fall earlier. Wheat prices shot up 4.75%, while milk rose 2.58%, though pulses (-14.85%) and paddy (-0.84%) continued to ease. Manufacturing costs also increased, with inflation at 2.55%, the fastest pace in four months