INDIA
Rahul Gandhi effect: NDA leads in 89% seats where Congress' 'Vote Adhikar Yatra' crossed in Bihar
Across 183 constituencies that fell along the Rahul Yatra route, the NDA posted an 89.1 percent seat share, significantly higher than its 54.1 percent share in the same seats in 2020
INDIA
Jan Suraaj edges CPI(ML)(L) in vote share, but struggles to beat NOTA in over 25% of its seats
AAP, Tej Pratap Yadav’s JJP and BSP could not beat NOTA in over half of their contests
INDIA
Bihar election results: Can Tejashwi’s RJD lose more? Margin data shows the party’s vulnerability runs deeper
Across the state, 12 of RJD’s seats were led by margins under 2,000 votes, the highest among all parties
BUSINESS
Govt to launch nationwide migration survey from July 2026
The exercise will run from July 2026 to June 2027, according to a concept note released on November 13
BUSINESS
Andhra Pradesh’s big investment push comes after six years of weak FDI inflows
The state drew just $1.27 billion since 2019, far behind its southern peers
INDIA
Inflation hits record low in October, but household costs tell a mixed story
Staples and edible oils ease, but winter vegetables, personal care and rents keep prices sticky
BUSINESS
Infra spending, consumption to drive India’s 6.5% GDP growth till 2027: Moody’s
The ratings agency kept India’s 2025 growth projection unchanged at 7 percent, followed by 6.4 percent in 2026 and 6.5 percent in 2027
BUSINESS
India’s low October inflation reading explained in five charts
The moderation was driven by a 5% contraction in food inflation, extending a deflationary streak that began in June
BUSINESS
Inflation falls to record low of 0.25% in October; food prices ease further
October marks lowest reading in current series since 2013; RBI trims FY26 inflation forecast to 2.6%
BUSINESS
Honey, smartphones, tranquilisers shine despite US tariffs; diamonds, emeralds lose sheen
Nearly half of $5 million-plus export lines to the US declined after Washington’s 2025 tariff hikes, but consumer-tech and pharma segments held up the overall basket
INDIA
Congress, JD(U) strongholds lead turnout surge; RJD bastions lag the field
Congress and JD(U) seats post double-digit turnout gains; BJP strongholds hold steady, RJD sees modest rise
INDIA
Muslim & ST constituencies see strongest turnout surge, up over 10 percentage points in 2025
Rise outpaces other constituency cohorts, lifting Muslim and tribal belts to top of turnout table
POLITICS
Women voters may shape outcome in Bihar’s second phase: 17 of 29 women-leaning seats go to polls
Constituencies in female-leaning regions of Seemanchal and Koshi will pose crucial tests for BJP and Congress
BUSINESS
Unemployment declines to 5.2% but urban joblessness inches up to 6.9% in Q2FY26
Rural employment rises during Kharif season; female participation continues to climb
BUSINESS
Mutual fund assets cross Rs 70 lakh crore as smaller cities drive expansion
Industry doubles in four years; Tier-II and Tier-III centres deepen participation
BUSINESS
India’s dependence on China for rare earth and mining machinery has deepened
Imports of specialised refining and magnet-making equipment from China have risen four-fold in seven years
BUSINESS
A US Supreme Court decision against Trump’s tariffs will still threaten 10% of India’s exports
Nearly a tenth of India’s exports to the US—worth $8.3 billion—remain vulnerable under Section 232 duties
INDIA
Will Phase-1 turnout surge makes Bihar’s battle tighter for incumbents?
Nearly six in 10 constituencies record turnout gains above 8 percentage points; higher participation could narrow margins
ASSEMBLY-ELECTION
JD(U) faces a tough test in Phase 1 as margins thin in its bastions
Nitish Kumar’s party is defending the largest number of stronghold seats but with sharply narrowing leads
BUSINESS
Services activity eases to a five-month low in October
Manufacturing expands faster for the first time in nine months
BUSINESS
Global manufacturing rebounds in October; Asia leads as India, Thailand, Vietnam shine
Asia PMI hits 14-month high; India continues to drive global factory output
BUSINESS
Economy starts third quarter on a strong note
High-frequency indicators show resilience across consumption, manufacturing, and digital payments
BUSINESS
Manufacturing activity rebounds in October; festive demand, GST cuts lift sentiment
HSBC PMI rises to 59.2, up from 57.7 in September and the fifth month it has stayed above 58 this year
BUSINESS
GST collections rise 4.6% to Rs 1.96 lakh crore in October
October also extended the run of high inflows, making it the tenth consecutive month that revenues remained above the Rs 1.8 lakh crore mark
