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Inflation
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India’s Manufacturing Growth Accelerates on Strong Domestic Demand
Read the story ↗: India’s Manufacturing Growth Accelerates on Strong Domestic DemandOctober PMI rises to 59.2 as local demand drives factory output and hiring despite slower exports.
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Business Confidence Eases in Q4 as Global Risks Rise, Domestic Demand Holds Steady
Read the story ↗: Business Confidence Eases in Q4 as Global Risks Rise, Domestic Demand Holds SteadyDun & Bradstreet’s Business Optimism Index falls 1.9 percent in Q4 2025 amid global uncertainty, but resilient domestic orders and policy support sustain India’s growth outlook.
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US shutdown costs $400 million daily as healthcare row stalls funding
Read the story ↗: US shutdown costs $400 million daily as healthcare row stalls fundingRepublicans and Democrats clash over Affordable Care Act subsidies, leaving 750,000 workers furloughed.
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RBI Holds Rates Steady Amid Tariff Uncertainty
Read the story ↗: RBI Holds Rates Steady Amid Tariff UncertaintyInflation is cooling, but global trade tensions keep RBI cautious.
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RBI Expected to Deliver 25 bps Booster Cut This Week
Read the story ↗: RBI Expected to Deliver 25 bps Booster Cut This WeekMPC begins deliberations today with policy decision due Wednesday amid easing inflation.
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Another 25 bps Rate Cut Best Option for RBI, Says SBI Study
Read the story ↗: Another 25 bps Rate Cut Best Option for RBI, Says SBI StudyStudy argues for easing as inflation outlook stays benign.
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Gold Rally May Pause Ahead of US Fed Policy Decision
Read the story ↗: Gold Rally May Pause Ahead of US Fed Policy DecisionBullion momentum strong but traders brace for consolidation.
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Makhana Mornings Daily Brief (September 10, 2025)
Read the story ↗: Makhana Mornings Daily Brief (September 10, 2025)Fitch upgrade, Urban Company IPO, trade thaw, and a surge in pilgrimage travel headline today’s edition.