In October 2024, Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation surged to a 14-month high of 6.2%, while Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation accelerated further to 2.4%. The Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) increased compared to the previous month. The unemployment rate picked up in October 2024. Foreign Institutional Investment (FII) witnessed an outflow during the month, while mutual funds (MF) saw an inflow. Crude oil prices rose on a MoM basis in October.