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India’s Gold Demand Surges Despite Record High Prices During Dussehra Festival

Indian gold demand rose this week. This occurred despite record high prices. The Dussehra festival boosted purchases across the nation. Domestic gold prices hit 117,300 rupees per 10 grams. Dealers charged a premium of up to nine dollars per ounce.…

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Piyush Goyal, Singapore PM meet to further boost comprehensive strategic partnership

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday met Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, and discussed the commitment to further strengthen the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two nations.

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India 10-year bond yield dips, new note’s cutoff key for further slide

Indian government bond yields declined. The market awaited a new 10-year bond auction. The Reserve Bank of India kept policy rates unchanged. It raised the economic growth forecast. It also reduced the inflation forecast. Market participants now expect a rate…

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CFOs say RBI Indian Rupee lending to Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka has limited impact on India Inc but is a step forward

India Inc CFOs have welcomed the RBI’s latest move allowing banks in Bhutan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka to lend in Indian rupees, calling it a key step to reduce dollar reliance, boost regional trade, and strengthen capital markets. How will…

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India’s Consumption Story: What Rising Middle Class Means for Investors

India’s burgeoning middle class is fundamentally transforming consumption patterns, fueling demand across a wide array of sectors from branded goods to digital services. This significant megatrend presents compelling long-term investment opportunities in areas like FMCG, retail, healthcare, and financial services.

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Global economy seeing structural transformation, India’s capacity to absorb shocks strong: FM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman asserted India’s strong capacity to absorb global shocks amid a structural world economic transformation. Speaking at the Kautilya Economic Conclave, she emphasized India’s domestic-driven growth, which minimizes external impact.

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8th Pay Commission: What happens after the commission submits its report? 5 key steps explained
The 8th Pay Commission is expected to submit its report by May-June 2027, tentatively. Read on to know what happens next, how the Centre will examine salary and pension recommendations, and when central government employees may receive revised pay and arrears.
SGB 2021-22 Series VII premature redemption due on 2 November: Investors to pocket 200% gains; check RBI quoted price
Sovereign Gold Bonds: The RBI has fixed the premature redemption price of Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGB) 2021-22 Series VII at ₹14,167 per gram. Investors redeeming their bonds can earn capital gains of nearly 200% over the original issue price. 
Gold, silver rates today Bangalore 31 Oct: Latest prices, up-down movement for precious metal investors in Garden City
Gold, silver prices today, 31 October: Check the latest prices and up-down movement for precious metal investors in Garden City. We also bring retail prices of 18K, 22K and 24K gold and 999 Fine silver across cities — Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai.
New type of ₹10 and ₹20 notes from this date? Will RBI change dimensions or keep it same for polymer version?
The RBI may begin a pilot of polymer ₹10 and ₹20 notes on April 1, 2027, keeping their dimensions unchanged to avoid costly ATM adjustments. The trial will assess durability, public acceptance and operational feasibility; polymer notes would circulate alongside paper currency.
Andhra Pradesh pensions: State Election Commission allows payments, bars new enrolments under Model Code of Conduct
Andhra Pradesh pension update: The State Election Commission (SEC) has allowed social security pension payments to existing beneficiaries during the Model Code of Conduct (MCC), but has prohibited new enrolments, pension increases, and revisions until the election code remains in force.
Why are banks closed in Gujarat today, despite it being 5th Saturday? State-wise bank holiday 31 Oct; PM Modi in Gujarat
Banks in Gujarat are closed today 31 October, despite it being the fifth Saturday of the month. Is the closure limited to Gujarat or are banks in other states also shut? Check the state-wise holiday details and PM Modi's Gujarat visit.
8th Pay Commission: DA may touch 67% in January 2027 — will this be the last hike before the new pay structure?
Central government employees may see DA rise to 67% in January 2027 from the current 63%. Understand the AICPI-IW calculation, basic calculation formula, expected increase and whether this could be the last DA hike before the 8th Pay Commission recommendations are implemented. 
PFRDA launches UPS Jeewan Setu Digital Life Certificate facility: How pensioners can submit form on Protean eGov App
PFRDA has introduced the UPS Jeewan Setu - Digital Life Certificate facility to simplify annual life certificate submission for pensioners under the Unified Pension Scheme. Here’s how the new Aadhaar-based facility works, where pensioners can access it, and what deadline they need to keep in mind.
PNB credit card holders alert: Check new ATM withdrawal, late payment and utility bill charges from November 1
PNB credit card charges will change from November 1, 2026, for Visa and RuPay users. Check revised ATM withdrawal fees, late payment charges, utility bill transaction fees, reward point redemption costs and other important changes affecting cardholders.
Bank holiday today 31 Oct 2026: Are banks open today? Check if SBI, HDFC, ICICI Bank and others are open in your city
Bank branches across India will remain open on Saturday, 31 October 2026, as it is the fifth Saturday of the month. However, a state-specific holiday will affect banking operations in certain regions. Check city-wise closures for SBI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and others.