<h1>India's April 2013 WPI Rises 0.5%, Annual Inflation Drops to 4.89% from 5.96% in March.</h1> The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) for all commodities in India increased by 0.5% to 171.5 in April 2013 from the previous month. The annual inflation rate, based on WPI, was 4.89% for April 2013, down from 5.96% in March 2013 and 7.50% in April 2012. Primary articles saw a 2.0% rise, with food articles increasing by 2.6%. The fuel and power index decreased by 0.7%, while manufactured products rose by 0.2%. Notable price increases were seen in food products, beverages, textiles, and chemicals, while some declines occurred in minerals and non-metallic mineral products.