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RBI deployed $5 bn to boost rupee

17-10-2025

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is estimated to have sold $3 to $5 billion in spot and non-deliverable forward markets to support the INR on Wednesday, according to traders. This marks its largest intervention in the last few months. The apex bank had repeatedly underlined that it has been keeping a close watch on movements of the INR, and would take appropriate steps, as warranted.

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India in active dialogue for trade pact with US, EU, Oman: Goyal

17-10-2025

India has implemented a number of free trade agreements with developed nations and is in active dialogue for such pacts with nations including the US, Oman, and the EU, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said.

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Investor-sentiment improves, FIIs cautiously optimistic

17-10-2025

Indian equities extended their pre-Diwali rally for the second consecutive session on Thursday amid renewed optimism surrounding India–US trade discussions, and cautious, but optimistic FII sentiment.

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India makes 85% of digital payment via UPI: RBI Guv

17-10-2025

About 85 per cent of the digital payment transactions take place through UPI in India, and the country can be a case study in inclusive, secure, and scalable Digital Public Platforms (DPPs), Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra has said.

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Retail REIT market expected to reach `60,000-80,000 crore by 2030

17-10-2025

India's Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) ecosystem, dominated by commercial office assets, is poised for a big shift, as the next wave of growth can come from retail malls, shopping centres, and mixed-use developments, a report said on Thursday.

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Gold rush ahead of Diwali; Buyers prefer solid metal over jewellery

17-10-2025

Gold prices are at an all-time high ahead of Diwali and the wedding season, but it has not slowed down the consumer demand though many of them seem to prefer "solid bullion" rather than jewellery, traders said on Thursday. The price of the yellow metal stood at Rs 1,28,395 per 10 grams on MCX during the day.

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