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The WPI-based inflation rate has been in the negative zone since April and was at (-) 0.26 per cent in September, 2023.
In October last year, WPI was at 8.67 per cent.
Inflation in food articles eased to 2.53 per cent in October. It was 3.35 per cent in the previous month.
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The fuel and power basket inflation was at (-) 2.47 per cent in October, against (-) 3.35 per cent in September.
In manufactured products, the inflation rate was at (-) 1.13 per cent, as against (-) 1.34 per cent in September.
The annual retail or consumer price inflation for October hit a 5-month low of 4.87 per cent, data released on Monday showed.