In October, Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation dropped to a record low of 0.25%, while Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation eased to -1.2%. The decline in retail inflation was driven by record-low food prices and the recent Goods and Services Tax (GST) cuts.Moody’s Ratings expects India’s economy to grow at 6.5% by 2027. The agency attributes the growth outlook to strong infrastructure investment and healthy consumption. Private-sector capital expenditure is still cautious and muted.