📊 Economy / Policy 🏦
• 📈 CRISIL raised India’s FY26 GDP growth forecast to 7% 💹
Driven by strong domestic demand and resilient services momentum
• 🏭 Q2 GDP growth surged to 8.2%, a six-quarter high, beating all estimates 📊
Govt cites manufacturing push and reform measures as key drivers
• 🏦 RBI MPC meets Dec 3–5; decision seen as a close call 💹
Strong GDP print may support a pause, despite October inflation at just 0.25%
• 📡 DoT mandates SIM-binding for WhatsApp, Telegram & Signal within 90 days 📈
Apps will require an active registered SIM to curb online fraud
🏢 Companies 💼
• 🚗 November auto sales expected to show double-digit growth across segments 💹
Two-wheelers ~15%, PVs ~13%, CVs ~15% YoY supported by GST cuts & festive demand
🌍 Global / World 🌐
• 🇷🇺 Putin’s India visit to focus on boosting exports, defence collaboration & energy ties 💹
Could open new avenues for trade, oil sourcing and strategic projects