WPI inflation negative for 15th straight month
According to data released by the government, the Wholesale Price Index (WPI)-based inflation remained negative for the 15th straight month in January as is contracted to (-)0.9% compared to (-)0.73% in December. Further, the food inflation for the month stood at 6.02%, down from 8.17% in December, while the manufacturing inflation increased to (-)1.17% from (-)1.36%. 