In August 2024, Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rose MoM, while Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation moderated to 1.3%. The Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) declined compared to the previous month. The unemployment rate rose in August 2024. Foreign Institutional Investment (FII) witnessed inflows for the third consecutive month, while mutual funds (MFs) saw an outflow during the month. Crude oil prices fell on a MoM basis to its lowest level in the past five months.