| CPI (General) | 6.68% | 5.62% | 6.21% |
| CFPI | 10.69% | 11.09% | 10.87% |
| Category | Rural CPI (General) | Urban CPI (General) | Combined CPI (General) |
| ------------------------------------- | -------------------------- | -------------------------- | ---------------------------- |
| Index | 199.5 | 193.7 | 196.8 |
| Monthly Change (%) | 1.42% | 1.20% | 1.34% |
| Category | Rural CFPI | Urban CFPI | Combined CFPI |
| ------------------------------------- | -------------------------- | -------------------------- | ---------------------------- |
| Index | 208.2 | 216.3 | 211.1 |
| Monthly Change (%) | 2.56% | 2.56% | 2.58% |
| Sub-group | Inflation Rate (%) - Rural | Inflation Rate (%) - Urban | Inflation Rate (%) - Combined |
| ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------- | ---------------------------------- |
| Cereals & Products | 7.27% | 6.19% | 6.94% |
| Vegetables | 41.94% | 42.63% | 42.18% |
| Pulses & Products | 7.61% | 7.05% | 7.43% |
| Milk & Products | 2.81% | 3.13% | 2.97% |
| Oils & Fats | 10.91% | 7.07% | 9.51% |
| Sector | Inflation Rate (%) | | |
| ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------- | | |
| Housing (Urban) | 2.81% | | |
| Electricity | 5.45% | | |
| Why in News | Key Points | | |
| ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | |
| Inflation Data for India (October 2024) | - CPI inflation: 6.21% (YoY). - Rural CPI inflation: 6.68%. - Urban CPI inflation: 5.62%. - Food inflation: 10.87% (CFPI). - Vegetables, fruits, and oils/fats saw the highest inflation. - Pulses, eggs, sugar, confectionery, and spices saw a decline in inflation. | | |
| State-wise Inflation | Rural inflation higher than urban inflation due to food prices and regional differences. | | |
| Key Consumer Categories Affected | - Food products: Vegetables, fruits, and oils. - Housing: 2.81% inflation. - Electricity: 5.45% inflation. | | |
| Economic Indicators | CPI Urban increased by 1.20% MoM from September 2024. | | |
| Static Information (CPI Definition) | CPI measures the average change in prices paid by urban consumers for goods and services. | | |
| Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI) | Measures food inflation; current rate: 10.87% in October 2024. | | |
