Economy / Policy
🏢 New company registrations crossed 21,600 in September, the highest in five months, signaling strong business sentiment.
🌍 Travel & tourism sector expected to generate 9 crore new jobs by 2035, per WTTC report.
🇮🇳 India working with the US to resolve tariff-related issues, says EAM Jaishankar.
🛡️ Insurance enquiries surged 61% post-GST cuts in late September, showing renewed policy interest.
🏠 Housing market revival continues as festive demand revives growth after a three-quarter lull.
Equity Markets
🇮🇳 Nifty closed at 24,894.25, Sensex at 81,191.58; GIFT Nifty futures signal a muted open.
💰 Gold hits record $3,900/oz amid yen slump and global rate-cut optimism.
🇯🇵 Japan’s Nikkei hits record highs as Sanae Takaichi wins LDP election, weakening the yen.
Companies
🏠 Bajaj Housing Finance posts 24% YoY AUM growth to ₹1.28 lakh crore and 32% rise in disbursements, driven by housing boom.
Global / World
🇯🇵 Sanae Takaichi poised to become Japan’s first female PM, boosting investor confidence in Asia.