🏦 Economy / Policy
• India may raise Saudi oil purchases 💹
After scaling back Russian crude, India is evaluating higher term volumes from Saudi Arabia.
Move could stabilise supply and pricing for refiners.
• India–Israel FTA progress 📈
Trade pact review likely during Minister Piyush Goyal’s Tel Aviv visit.
Talks expected to focus on tariff cuts and digital trade.
🏢 Companies
• HDFC Bank tops India’s brand value list 💰
Kantar BrandZ ranks HDFC Bank as the most valued India brand in 2025.
Strong consumer trust and digital scale boosted leadership.
🌍 Global / World
• Nvidia posts strong Q3 results 💹
Revenue and guidance beat estimates as demand for AI Blackwell chips surges.
Strength in data-center AI drives bullish outlook.