The Directorate of Economics & Statistics, Nagaland, is releasing the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) with Base Year 2012=100 for the quarter January-March (Q1) 2026.
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Key Highlights:
- The State WPI recorded year-on-year inflation of 3.94% in Q1 2026. Primary Articles recorded the highest inflation at 4.20%, followed by Fuel & Power at 3.20% and Manufactured Products at 1.16%, indicating that price pressures were led mainly by the Primary Articles sector.
State Wholesale Price Index (WPI) and Year-on-Year Inflation Rate (%) by Major Groups, January-March 2026
- The WPI showed a steady upward movement during Q1 2026, with month-on-month growth of 0.55% in Februaryand 0.56% in March. Fuel & Power recorded the highest increase in February at 1.27%, while Manufactured Products accelerated in March at 0.76%. Primary Articles also continued to rise, indicating sustained wholesale price pressure during the quarter.
State Wholesale Price Index (WPI) and Month-on-Month Growth Rate (%) by Major Groups, January-March 2026
WHOLESALE PRICE INDEX FOR THE QUARTER JANUARY-MARCH 2026
Base Year 2012=100
