Mutual Fund industry performance: AUM hits record Rs 75.61 lakh crore; equity funds dominate market

The Indian mutual fund industry reached an all-time high with assets under management (AUM) touching Rs 75.61 lakh crore in September 2025, reflecting a 12.7 per cent year-on-year growth, according to the latest Mutual Fund Industry Dashboard report published by Franklin Templeton. Equity-oriented funds accounted for the bulk of the growth, with AUM rising 9.5…

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‘They forced me to do it’: Trump says high tariffs on China ‘not sustainable’; claims Beijing ‘ripped off’ America for years

US President Donald Trump on Friday said his proposed additional 100% tariff on Chinese goods would not be “sustainable,” further asserting that Beijing “forced him to do it.”“It’s not sustainable,” Trump told Fox Business when asked if the levies he has threatened to impose on China could remain in place without significantly affecting the economy….

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Forex watch: India’s foreign exchange reserves drop to $697.78 billion; gold holdings rise above $100 billion mark

India’s foreign exchange reserves fell by $2.176 billion to $697.784 billion in the week ended October 10, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday.This marks the second consecutive weekly decline after reserves had dipped by $276 million in the previous week to $699.96 billion.According to RBI data, foreign currency…

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Gold rate rally to continue; prices could touch $4,500 per ounce driven by Asian demand: Report

Representative image (AI) Gold prices are on a remarkable upward trajectory, with international markets potentially seeing levels reach $4,500 per ounce, according to a report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd (MOFSL). The rally is supported by continued central bank purchases, geopolitical uncertainties, and strong demand from Asia. In 2025, gold has already surged over…

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India’s Russian crude oil trade rebound in October after previous quarter dip; imports rise to 1.8 million bpd: Report

In a notable shift, India’s crude oil imports from Russia have surged in the first half of October, reversing a three-month decline observed from July to September. This resurgence is attributed to Indian refineries operating at full capacity to meet the heightened demand during the festive season, as indicated by ship tracking data.Russian oil imports…

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Indian pharma eyes Russian market; Firms explore localised production; target to build largest API hub

Indian pharmaceutical companies are increasingly setting their sights on the Russian market, exploring opportunities to establish production facilities across various regions there. This development was highlighted by Sergey Cheremin, Moscow Government Minister and Head of the Department for External Economic and International Relations, during the “TIME: Russia-India. Mutual Efficiency” forum.Cheremin revealed that productive negotiations are…

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IRCTC tatkal tickets: Planning a last-minute trip this festive season? Check top points on train ticket booking

During the upcoming Diwali and Chhath festivals, Indian Railways anticipates substantial passenger traffic increases. Northern India particularly sees numerous people travelling to their native places for festivities. The annual festival rush creates significant demand for train tickets, making last-minute travel arrangements challenging. Tatkal ticket booking serves as a final option for those without advance reservations,…

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Gold price prediction: What’s the outlook for October 17, 2025 ahead of Dhanteras? ‘Buying on dips’ makes sense

Overall, the intraday technical setup stays distinctly bullish. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Just ahead of Dhanteras and Diwali, gold prices are likely to continue their upward trend, says Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst – Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities. Here is his strategy for gold investors:Gold continued its strong upward trajectory through the…

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Spirit Airlines layoffs in motion: US airline operator to furlough 365 pilots; move to cut $100 million in pilot costs

Spirit Airlines announced on Thursday its decision to furlough 365 pilots and downgrade the status of up to 170 pilots in the first quarter of 2026, as part of a broader workforce reduction strategy amid ongoing restructuring efforts.The ultra-low-cost carrier, which filed for bankruptcy for the second time in a year this past August, informed…

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