China Holds Loan Rates at 3% and 3.5% for 17th Straight Month
China’s central bank kept its benchmark lending rates unchanged in October 2026, extending the pause to 17 consecutive months as…
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Indian economy, trade, commodities and government policy.
RBI Injects ₹1 Lakh Crore as Festive-Season Liquidity Tightens
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has injected ₹1 lakh crore into the banking system through a variable rate repo…
US–India Trade Deal Nears Finalisation, Says Marco Rubio
The United States and India are close to finalising a bilateral trade agreement, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said…
Weak Rupee Delays India’s $5 Trillion Economy Goal to 2029, IMF Data Shows
India’s ambition of becoming a $5 trillion economy is likely to take another year to achieve, with the International Monetary…
Rupee Rises to ₹94.80 Against Dollar as RBI Supports Recovery
The Indian rupee strengthened to ₹94.80 against the US dollar in early trading on October 19, 2026, extending its recovery…
China GDP Grows 4.5% in Q3 2026 as Exports Support Economic Growth
China’s economy grew 4.5% year on year in the third quarter of 2026, accelerating from the previous quarter and slightly…
Brent Crude Hits $110 as Middle East Supply Fears Drive Oil Higher
Brent crude oil prices touched $110 per barrel on October 16, 2026, reaching their highest level since May as renewed…
India May Raise Petrol and Diesel Prices in November, Oxford Economics Warns
India could see another increase in petrol and diesel prices in November 2026, according to an assessment by Oxford Economics.…
India’s Forex Reserves Fall to $726 Billion for Fifth Straight Week
India’s foreign exchange reserves declined by $8.58 billion to $726.03 billion in the week ended October 9, 2026, marking the…
Trump Waives Most New Russia Sanctions and Tariffs Under 2026 Law
US President Donald Trump has waived many of the new sanctions and tariffs targeting Russia and countries that continue buying…