The Indian economy showcases resilience, buoyed by strong domestic demand and ongoing sectoral activity. High-frequency indicators reveal a widespread economic uptick, particularly driven by increased rural demand. Nevertheless, the crisis in West Asia has led to rising energy costs and inflation challenges, influencing global economic growth. To tackle issues like food security and energy transition, coordinated efforts among Global South nations are essential.

Gold price prediction today: Gold sinks to seven-week low; analyst says bias stays cautious
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Gold price prediction today: Gold has had a rough month. It's fallen nearly 12% from its August highs, touching a seven-week low of $4,111 an ounce. Treasury yields have been the biggest headwind, with the 30-year touching its highest level since 2002 and the 10-year near its highest since 2007.

Anthropic Ipo Prospectus: firm seeks $2trn valuation with 12x 2025 revenue; $518bn capex fuels AI trade
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Aiming for a valuation surpassing $2 trillion, Anthropic has pledged an impressive $518 billion in infrastructure investments. In 2025, the company saw its revenue multiply by twelve times, capturing the attention of investors. However, the persistent losses may cause some hesitation regarding its valuation. This bold spending strategy underscores confidence in the anticipated AI technology demand, with investors staying hopeful and eager for AI-focused investment opportunities despite conceivable challenges.

Rs 1.54 lakh crore and counting: Why Indians still choose PPF, SSY, SCSS
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The net collections under small savings schemes are expected to surpass the budgeted Rs 3.59 lakh crore target for financial year 2026-27 by a comfortable margin, with inflows during the first four months of the fiscal already 56% higher than in the corresponding period last year. Officials expect FY27 collections to come in significantly above the original target, particularly because a substantial share of small savings typically comes in during the March quarter.

RBI rate hikes ahead? BofA sees 100 bps repo rate increase through H1 2027
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Bank of America Securities anticipates that the Reserve Bank of India will implement significant interest rate hikes by mid-2027. They have adjusted their forecast for the initial hike to October instead of December, predicting a cumulative increase of 100 basis points, resulting in a terminal rate of 6.25 percent. This expectation is bolstered by economic growth and inflation concerns, but any slowdown in the economy could impact the RBI's strategy.

New CAFE-III fuel-efficiency rules: What changes for EVs, hybrids and small cars
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As of April 1, 2027, India will roll out new Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) regulations aimed at passenger vehicles, demanding increasing fuel-efficiency targets that will evolve each year until 2032. These rules support credit trading, promote cleaner technologies, and incentivize alternatives like electric vehicles. Manufacturers will need to submit annual data to confirm adherence to these environmental standards and ensure a significant reduction in carbon emissions.

Bank holidays in October: When and where will banks remain closed?
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Bank customers are advised to organize their visits in light of several upcoming regional and national holidays that will lead to branch closures. Key dates to remember include Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti on October 2 and Dussehra on October 19, which will affect various states. Furthermore, expect closures on the second and fourth Saturdays of October. However, customers can still leverage digital banking for regular transactions during these periods.