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RBI's gold reserves crossed 880 metric tonnes by end of September 2025
The total value of the gold was $95 billion as of September 26, 2025, according to the latest data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
 "RBI's gold reserves crossed 880 metric tonnes by end of September 2025")
Global South should speak in one voice against trade challenges: Goyal
He said the world is currently volatile, marked by numerous uncertainties, challenges, and ambiguities in the global trading system
 "Global South should speak in one voice against trade challenges: Goyal")
India-led solar project powers 12 public buildings in 10 Pacific nations
The initiative was implemented under the $ 150 million India-UN Development Partnership Fund
 "India-led solar project powers 12 public buildings in 10 Pacific nations")
Trump claims PM Modi assured him India will stop buying Russian oil
Trump also said his ambassador-designate Sergio Gor told him that PM Narendra Modi "loves Trump," adding that he shares a great friendship and strong relationship with PM Modi
 "Trump claims PM Modi assured him India will stop buying Russian oil")
Made-in-India boost: Diwali sales skyrocket to record ₹5.4 trillion
GST 2.0, local goods drove demand, says trade body
 "Made-in-India boost: Diwali sales skyrocket to record ₹5.4 trillion")
Corporate profits up nearly threefold since pandemic: RBI's bulletin
RBI research finds corporate profits nearly tripled in four years, aided by pent-up demand, manufacturing resilience, and deleveraged balance sheets
 "Corporate profits up nearly threefold since pandemic: RBI's bulletin")
Samvat 2082: Rupee, bond trajectories rest on RBI rate cut, US trade talk
With inflation easing and rate cuts on the horizon, bond yields may soften while the rupee steadies as trade negotiations with the US shape market sentiment
 "Samvat 2082: Rupee, bond trajectories rest on RBI rate cut, US trade talk")
Core sector growth slips to 3-month low of 3% in Sep as energy output fall
Core sector growth eased to a 3-month low in September as output in coal, crude oil, refinery, and gas declined, even as steel demand stayed robust
 "Core sector growth slips to 3-month low of 3% in Sep as energy output fall")
We need to start proper landfill management, says Guillaume Dourdin
Guillaume Dourdin, CEO of Veolia India, says the country's growing waste and water challenges offer vast potential for sustainable business growth and innovation
 "We need to start proper landfill management, says Guillaume Dourdin")
India a symbol of stability and sensitivity, says PM Modi in Diwali letter
In a Diwali message, PM Modi highlighted Operation Sindoor, GST 2.0 reforms, and the eradication of Naxalism, saying India embodies both stability and sensitivity
 "India a symbol of stability and sensitivity, says PM Modi in Diwali letter")
QCOs meant to help firms match global standards end up hurting some
The number of Quality Control Orders has seen a quantum jump since 2019, but many of them have ended up unintentionally hurting, instead of helping, industry
 "QCOs meant to help firms match global standards end up hurting some")
India's nuclear power push to 100 GW by 2047 hinges on reforms, funding
A government panel says India needs Rs 19 trillion investment, policy clarity, and private participation to reach its 2047 target of 100 GW nuclear capacity
 "India's nuclear power push to 100 GW by 2047 hinges on reforms, funding")
India surpasses $20 bn in cumulative, new investment commitments in AI
Stanford AI Index Report in 2025 said India's cumulative private investment in AI from 2013 to 2024 was at $11.1 billion in 2024 (adding the government's, it is $12.3 billion)
 "India surpasses $20 bn in cumulative, new investment commitments in AI")
NRI deposit inflows dip to $4.7 billion in April-July, shows RBI data
This decline was primarily because of reduced inflows into Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank) [FCNR (B)] deposits
 "NRI deposit inflows dip to $4.7 billion in April-July, shows RBI data")
Rupee dips 4.36% in Samvat 2081 as trade tensions weigh, bonds gain
Global tariff disputes and foreign outflows pressured the rupee, while RBI's 100-basis-point rate cuts and liquidity measures helped bond yields soften during the year
 "Rupee dips 4.36% in Samvat 2081 as trade tensions weigh, bonds gain")
India resilient but not immune to global headwinds, says RBI report
RBI's State of the Economy report highlights India's macro strength despite global volatility; notes negative FDI inflows and rising policy uncertainty worldwide
 "India resilient but not immune to global headwinds, says RBI report")
RBI sold $7.6 bn in August amid rupee pressure; Reer falls to 97.6
The central bank remained a net dollar seller for the fourth straight month as the rupee weakened; REER slipped further, signalling lower currency competitiveness
 "RBI sold $7.6 bn in August amid rupee pressure; Reer falls to 97.6")
GST rationalisation to lift organised apparel revenue by 200 bps: Report
The uniform 5 per cent GST rate -- versus the previous dual structure of 5 per cent below Rs 1,000 and 12 per cent between Rs 1,000 and Rs 2,500 -- has widened the consumption base, it added
 "GST rationalisation to lift organised apparel revenue by 200 bps: Report")
Trump vows to keep massive tariffs on India until Russian oil imports cease
"I spoke with Prime Minister Modi of India, and he said he's not going to be doing the Russian oil thing," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One
 "Trump vows to keep massive tariffs on India until Russian oil imports cease")
Russia continues oil shipments to India, TASS cites foreign ministry
Trump reiterated that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told him India will stop buying Russian oil, while warning that New Delhi would continue paying "massive" tariffs if it did not do so
 "Russia continues oil shipments to India, TASS cites foreign ministry")