Ashutosh Anand
India’s foreign direct investment (FDI) landscape continues to sizzle, with the U.S. and Singapore emerging as powerhouse contributors, funneling over one-third of inflows in fiscal year 2025 (FY25). According to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) provisional census on Foreign Liabilities and Assets (FLA) released on October 29, 2025, total FDI equity hit a robust … Read more
In a fiery launch to the opposition’s Bihar Assembly elections 2025 campaign, Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav united on October 29, 2025, at a joint rally in Sakra constituency, unleashing sharp barbs at Chief Minister Nitish Kumar as a “remote controlled” puppet of the BJP. Gandhi hammered on social justice, caste census, and “vote chori” … Read more
European markets flipped to the red on October 28, 2025, as investors parsed a mixed bag of corporate earnings and braced for the U.S. Federal Reserve’s pivotal interest rate decision. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index slipped 0.2% by mid-afternoon in London (1:30 p.m. local time, or 9:30 a.m. ET), with most sectors and major bourses … Read more
As Bihar’s Assembly elections heat up in late 2025, RJD leader and Mahagathbandhan’s chief ministerial face Tejashwi Yadav is doubling down on employment as the ultimate game-changer. In an exclusive interview with The Indian Express on October 27, 2025, Yadav brushes off rivals’ jabs at his ambitious “one government job per family” pledge, calling it … Read more
As Bihar gears up for its high-stakes Assembly elections in late 2025, Patna emerges as a microcosm of the state’s evolving narrative. Amid countdown buzz, residents reflect on a transformed Bihar—far from its turbulent past—yet haunted by unfinished dreams. From glitzy malls to riverside promenades, the capital gleams as an “island of development,” but persistent … Read more
In a concerning signal for one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, India’s private sector activity cooled to its weakest pace in five months during October 2025. The HSBC Flash India Composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), compiled by S&P Global, dipped to 59.9 from 61.0 in September—falling short of economists’ expectations of 61.2. While still firmly … Read more
In Bihar’s political narrative, one of the more striking patterns is how deeply family lineage continues to shape electoral fortunes. As the state gears up for its next phase of governance, the numbers tell a revealing story: in the outgoing 243-member assembly, about 70 legislators—nearly 29%—carry a legacy tag, meaning they are from political families. … Read more
In the escalating U.S.-China trade war, President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariffs are back in full force, threatening to upend global supply chains. But as tensions mount, China is flexing a muscle that’s hard to ignore: its unmatched manufacturing prowess. According to a recent New York Times report from October 20, 2025, Beijing’s booming factories are … Read more
A New Samvat, A New Beginning for Investors As Diwali lights up Indian homes, it also illuminates Dalal Street. The Muhurat trading session, a one-hour symbolic start to the new Samvat year, carries with it centuries of cultural belief and decades of market tradition.This year, the Muhurat trading 2025 session will take place on October … Read more
The Golden Rally of 2025 Gold has always occupied a sacred space in Indian homes — as an ornament, a symbol of prosperity, and a hedge against uncertainty. But in 2025, the yellow metal is doing more than just glittering in lockers. It’s quietly making millions of Indian households richer. With international gold prices crossing … Read more
