The country’s retail inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), increased to 6.21 per cent in the month of October 2024 as compared to 5.49 per cent in September 2024. Rural inflation stood at 6.68 per cent while urban inflation stood at 5.62 per cent in October 2024. The consumer food price index (CFPI) increased to 10.87 per cent in October from 9.24 per cent in September 2024.