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The India Russia summit event marks a renewed bilateral partnership, with Putin’s visit expected to yield agreements across security, energy, trade, technology, and labour mobility, as both nations seek to strengthen cooperation and mutual interests.
Gold prices in India skyrocketed ₹8,999 per 10 grams over 15 days, climbing from ₹1,22,351 on Nov 18 to ₹1,31,350 on Dec 3, 2025, driven by safe-haven buying amid global uncertainties, anticipated US Fed rate cuts weakening the dollar, and surging central bank purchases. The ₹1.5 lakh milestone could arrive in 2026 with fresh catalysts, though short-term volatility looms.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will convene from Wednesday, December 3 to 5, 2025, to discuss prominent economic issues, including the repo rate, liquidity trends, and inflation forecasts.
India is finalising a passenger-friendly reform that will allow flyers to recover up to 80% of ticket cost even if they cancel just 4 hours before departure. A small insurance component (around ₹50 per ticket) will be automatically included at no extra cost to passengers, with airlines absorbing the premium through tie-ups with insurers. Currently, cancellations within 3 hours result in total forf
India has reopened tourist visa services for Chinese nationals at its embassies and consulates worldwide, a move seen as another calibrated step toward repairing ties after years of tension along the Line of Actual Control
IBM India has announced plans to expand its operations in Coimbatore, reinforcing the city’s status as an emerging technology hub. The company will open a new facility that is expected to create around 600 jobs. This move highlights Coimbatore’s growing appeal to global IT companies, driven by its strong talent base and supportive economic ecosystem.
Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced on Monday that India has finalized a significant new agreement to import liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from the United States as part of its strategy to strengthen the country’s energy security. He noted that India has been steadily expanding and diversifying its LPG supply sources.
India, the world’s second-largest importer of Russian oil, reportedly spent 2.5 billion Euro on crude from Moscow in October, according to a European think tank. This expenditure matches the amount spent in September, coming just before new sanctions were imposed on Russian entities.
As of today, gold is priced at USD 4,123 internationally and Rs 1,26,090 in India. At the start of the year, it traded around USD 2,600 globally and just under Rs 80,000 in India. Gold’s strong performance in 2025 has triggered debate among investors about whether it is a better investment than equities. However, this comparison may be misleading, as we will explore later.
India is advancing toward a cashless economy with the Reserve Bank of India’s renewed focus on the Digital Rupee. This central bank digital currency (CBDC) aims to combine the ease and convenience of digital payments with the reliability and security of physical cash.
