Q1. With reference to India's Wholesale Price Index (WPI) for March 2026 released on 15 April 2026, consider the following statements:\n1. The annual WPI inflation rose to 3.88 per cent in March 2026 from 2.13 per cent in February 2026.\n2. The current base year for the All India WPI series is 2011-12.\n3. The WPI is released by the Office of the Economic Adviser under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).\nWhich of the statements given above are correct?
Explanation
All three statements are correct. The 15 April 2026 DPIIT release showed WPI inflation accelerating to 3.88 per cent in March 2026 from 2.13 per cent in February 2026. The base year of the All India WPI is 2011-12. The Office of the Economic Adviser under DPIIT, in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, compiles and releases the index every month.