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Exports post growth in 24 nations in Apr-Sep, show market diversification
During April-September this year, exports increased by 3.02 per cent to $220.12 billion, and imports rose 4.53 per cent to $375.11 billion, leaving a trade deficit of $154.99 billion
 "Exports post growth in 24 nations in Apr-Sep, show market diversification")
India's exports to US decline, non-US markets show strength: Crisil
Crisil cautioned that India's merchandise exports are facing headwinds from the US tariff hikes and a broader slowdown in global growth
 "India's exports to US decline, non-US markets show strength: Crisil")
GST reforms drive record festive demand, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
She said this marginal deviation was due to cases where input taxes remained higher than output rates, leading to small adjustments before products reach consumers
 "GST reforms drive record festive demand, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman")
India-US trade deal: 'Not too many differences between both sides'
On Wednesday, Agrawal had said that India is looking for a "win-win solution" for both sides in its trade talks with the US that would also address the "tariff issue"
 "India-US trade deal: 'Not too many differences between both sides'")
India to record positive export growth in current financial year: Goyal
Piyush Goyal said that the country's overall goods and services exports grew by about 5 per cent to $413.3 billion during April-September period of the financial year 2025-26
 "India to record positive export growth in current financial year: Goyal")
Retail inflation for farm and rural workers shows easing in September
The Food Index decreased by 0.47 points for Agricultural Labourers (AL) and 0.58 points for Rural Labourers (RL) in September 2025
 "Retail inflation for farm and rural workers shows easing in September")
Credit growth inches up to 11.4% in October 3 fortnight: RBI data
Data from the RBI show outstanding credit in the system stood at Rs 192.66 trillion, while deposits stood at Rs 240.98 trillion.
 "Credit growth inches up to 11.4% in October 3 fortnight: RBI data")
Bullion over bling: Dhanteras buyers rush for coins, bars as gold soars
In Mumbai's bustling jewellery district, stores are packed, with many customers coming in to buy or book gold and silver coins and bars as both festival and investment purchases
 "Bullion over bling: Dhanteras buyers rush for coins, bars as gold soars")
Datanomics: How India-Afghanistan ties have shifted under Taliban 2.0
India cautiously renews economic engagement with Afghanistan, balancing humanitarian aid and trade ties without extending formal recognition to the Taliban regime
 "Datanomics: How India-Afghanistan ties have shifted under Taliban 2.0")
US reluctant to cut tariffs for India below Asian peers under trade deal
India is aiming for a 15 per cent tariff under a trade deal with Washington that will make its labour intensive shipments to the US cheaper compared to its Asian peers
 "US reluctant to cut tariffs for India below Asian peers under trade deal")
India's crude oil bill down 15% in H1; Russia imports up in October
Overall imports dip to $60.7 bn from $71.2 bn last year
 "India's crude oil bill down 15% in H1; Russia imports up in October")
US, Saudi Arabia vie for larger share of India's crude oil import pie
Amid global oversupply, the US is emerging as a cost-competitive oil supplier to India, challenging Saudi Arabia and other Gulf producers even as Russian barrels dominate
 "US, Saudi Arabia vie for larger share of India's crude oil import pie")
Delhi govt's GST refund gift to traders ahead of Diwali; ₹738 cr disbursed
The government earlier announced a GST refund of Rs 1,600 crore to city traders, pending since 2019
 "Delhi govt's GST refund gift to traders ahead of Diwali; ₹738 cr disbursed")
Egypt urges Indian companies to be part of Suez Canal Economic Zone
Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty says Egypt is keen to attract Indian investment in sectors like energy, AI, and pharmaceuticals through the Suez Canal Economic Zone
 "Egypt urges Indian companies to be part of Suez Canal Economic Zone")
Centre working on steps to boost rare earth supply chain: Piyush Goyal
Commerce minister Piyush Goyal says India is building resilient supply chains and negotiating pacts with Chile and Peru to boost access to rare earth minerals
 "Centre working on steps to boost rare earth supply chain: Piyush Goyal")
World Bank-funded Haldia multimodal terminal gets private operator
Built by IWAI with financial and technical assistance from the World Bank, the Haldia MMT in West Bengal has a capacity of 3.08 million metric tonnes per annum (MMTPA)
 "World Bank-funded Haldia multimodal terminal gets private operator")
Five states plan to borrow ₹17K cr via state development loans next week
The state bond auction will be held on Monday due to market holidays on Tuesday and Wednesday. Meanwhile, T-bill auctions are slated for Thursday, and there will be no G-sec auction on Friday
 "Five states plan to borrow ₹17K cr via state development loans next week")
India's foreign exchange reserves decrease by $2.1 bn to $697.7 bn
The reserves had hit a record high of $705 billion in September 2024
 "India's foreign exchange reserves decrease by $2.1 bn to $697.7 bn")
India, Brazil look to broaden PTA, eye $20 bn bilateral trade by 2030
India and Brazil plan to broaden their preferential trade agreement under the Mercosur framework, eyeing $20 billion in bilateral trade by 2030 and new digital cooperation
 "India, Brazil look to broaden PTA, eye $20 bn bilateral trade by 2030")
Rupee hits one-month high on RBI's dollar sales, softer dollar index
The rupee surged to 87.83 per dollar on Thursday, its strongest level in a month, buoyed by heavy dollar sales by the Reserve Bank of India and improved global risk sentiment
 "Rupee hits one-month high on RBI's dollar sales, softer dollar index")