According to the WPI inflation data for January 2026, which food category recorded a price increase of 6.78 percent?

Within the food category of the Wholesale Price Index, vegetables recorded a price increase of 6.78 percent in January 2026. This sharp rise contributed significantly to the increase in overall food inflation during the month. Vegetable inflation turned positive after nearly a year of deflation, reflecting supply shortages and base effects in price calculations. The increase in vegetable prices played a major role in pushing food inflation to an eight-month high. Since food items form an important component of the wholesale price basket, price movements in vegetables can strongly influence overall WPI inflation trends.