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Indian Railways Loads Record 145.07 Million Tonnes of Freight in October, Up 8.3%
Indian Railways loaded a record 145.07 million tonnes of freight in October 2026, up 8.32%, led by food grains and coal; April–October loading rose 4.67%.
Artificial Intelligence
IndiaAI Mission Releases Home-Grown AI Models EKA-1 and Dhīr, Covering All 22 Scheduled Languages
The IndiaAI Mission released Soket’s EKA-1, a 26.3-billion-parameter model covering all 22 scheduled languages, and ZenteiQ’s open-source Dhīr 2B and 5B offline assistants.
World
RBA Decision Due November 3: Release Times Across Asia and the Inflation Numbers to Watch
Australia’s rate decision is due November 3 at 2:30pm AEDT. Check the India, Singapore and Japan times, the 4.60% starting rate and latest official inflation.
Asia
Bank of Japan Holds Rate at 1.25%, Accelerates ETF Sales From January 2027
The BOJ holds its policy rate around 1.25% and raises planned ETF sales to ¥860 billion a year on a book-value basis from January 2027. Votes and implications explained.
Asia
Thailand Holds Policy Rate at 1.00%, With Growth Expected to Slow in 2027
Thailand holds its policy rate at 1.00%. The October 28 decision, 2026–27 growth forecasts, inflation risks and household-credit concerns explained.
World
Lagarde to Leave ECB on February 7, 2027: Succession Process and Today’s Rate Decision
Lagarde will leave the ECB on February 7, 2027. The official succession process, unchanged October interest rates and relevance for Asian businesses explained.
World
Bank of Canada Raises Rate to 2.50% as Energy Inflation Complicates the Outlook
Canada raises its policy rate by 25 basis points to 2.50%. The central bank flags energy-driven inflation, trade uncertainty and the global growth outlook.
Asia
HKMA Flags Carry-Trade and Borrowing Risks After US Federal Reserve Holds Rates
Hong Kong’s monetary authority says the HKD–USD interest gap may encourage carry trades. Why local borrowing costs still need careful attention after a Fed hold.
World
Fed Holds Rates at 3.75–4% as Two Members Seek a Hike: What Asia Should Watch
The Fed holds its target range at 3.75–4% in a 10–2 vote. Two members wanted a rise. The decision, operational rates and implications for Asia explained.
Business
Gold and silver fall sharply after US Fed rate hike: what happened to prices
Gold fell between about 1% and 2.7% on MCX and silver fell up to 4% on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve raised rates for the first time since 2023.
Finance
RBI Liquidity Drain Moves Into Focus as Surplus Cash Swells and Bond Markets Price Tighter Policy
RBI liquidity drain operations are in focus as FCNR-linked cash swells and bond markets assess the risk of tighter monetary conditions.
Finance
Bank of Japan Signals Live September Rate-Hike Debate as Inflation Risks Rise
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda has kept a September interest-rate increase firmly in...
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Indian Railways Loads Record 145.07 Million Tonnes of Freight in October, Up 8.3%
Indian Railways loaded a record 145.07 million tonnes of freight in October 2026, up 8.32%, led by food grains and coal; April–October loading rose 4.67%.
Artificial Intelligence
IndiaAI Mission Releases Home-Grown AI Models EKA-1 and Dhīr, Covering All 22 Scheduled Languages
The IndiaAI Mission released Soket’s EKA-1, a 26.3-billion-parameter model covering all 22 scheduled languages, and ZenteiQ’s open-source Dhīr 2B and 5B offline assistants.
Business
India’s Services Growth Rises to Four-Month High of 55.8 as Cost Pressures Ease to Six-Year Low
India’s services PMI rose to 55.8 in October, a four-month high, and the composite PMI to 56.2. Input cost inflation fell to its lowest since August 2020.
Asia
Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2026 Opens in New Delhi With Focus on Science, Ocean Data and Undersea Infrastructure
The Indian Navy’s Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2026 opened in New Delhi on November 3 with sessions on research networks, maritime awareness and protecting undersea infrastructure.