Bharat Express

Consumer Price Index

India's household spending on non-food items such as transport, garments, and entertainment has seen a significant increase.

September had seen a nine-month high with Rs 57,724 crore of net inflows, highlighting the volatility in FPI trends. As of December 13, FPI investments in 2024 stand at Rs 7,747 crore, according to depository data.

The Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI) showed inflation at 9.24% for September. Urban housing inflation increased to 2.78%, up from 2.66% in August

Asian markets also reflected positive momentum, with Tokyo, Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Jakarta all trading in the green.

Urban food inflation fell sharply to 4.63% in July 2024, compared to 12.37% in July 2023. Similarly, rural food inflation decreased to 5.89% from 11.04% over the same period.

RBI's Inflation Targeting Pays Off as CPI Inflation Slips Below Upper Limit

Retail inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) decreased to 5.66%, the lowest in 15 months.