March 04, 2011 / 12:55 IST
The food price index rose 10.39% and the fuel price index climbed 12.56% in the year to February 19, government data on Thursday showed.
In the previous week, annual food and fuel inflation stood at 11.49% and 12.14%.The primary articles price index was up 14.85%, compared with an annual rise of 15.77% a week earlier.The wholesale price index, the most widely watched gauge of prices in India, rose 8.23% in January from a year earlier, compared with 8.43% in December. Discover the latest Business News, Sensex, and Nifty updates. Obtain Personal Finance insights, tax queries, and expert opinions on Moneycontrol or download the Moneycontrol App to stay updated!