India's wholesale price index (WPI) recorded a 0.52 per cent decline in October compared to the same period last year, marking the seventh consecutive month in negative territory.

• In comparison, wholesale inflation declined by 0.26 per cent in September.
• Fuel and power prices in October fell by 2.47 per cent year-on-year, a slight improvement from the 3.35 per cent drop in September. 
• Primary article prices increased by 1.82 per cent, contrasting with the 3.70 per cent rise the previous month.