In September 2024, Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation increased to the highest level in the past nine months to 5.5%, while Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation accelerated to 1.8%. The Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) declined compared to the previous month. The unemployment rate fell in September 2024. Foreign Institutional Investment (FII) witnessed inflows for the fourth consecutive month, while mutual funds (MF) saw an outflow for the second consecutive month. Crude oil prices fell on a MoM basis to the lowest level in the past six months.