In December 2024, Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation eased to a four-month low of 5.2%, while Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation ticked up to 2.4%. The manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) declined marginally compared to the previous month, while services PMI increased. The unemployment rate fell in December 2024. Foreign Institutional Investment (FII) and mutual funds (MF) witnessed outflows during the month. Crude oil prices rose on a MoM basis in December.