India’s inflation rate rises in Oct. ’24 – MoSPI

India’s annual inflation rate rose to 6.21 per cent in October 2024, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation said on Tuesday. Rural India experienced a higher inflation rate of 6.68 per cent, while urban areas recorded 5.62 per cent.

Food inflation, as measured by the All India Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI), also increased to 10.87 per cent. Rural areas saw a food inflation rate of 10.69 per cent, and urban areas experienced a higher rate of 11.09 per cent.

Attribution: MoSPI report

Subediting: M. S. Salama