October 13, 2025
Big money backs Indian real estate again- US$ 10.2 billion inflows so far in 2025
India’s real estate sector saw robust investor confidence in 2025, with equity inflows rising 48% YoY to US$ 3.8 billion in Q3 and US$ 10.2 billion in the first nine months, driven by land, office, and retail assets.
India-EFTA trade pact: Boosting US$ 100 billion investment and one million jobs
India’s first FTA with four EFTA nations, TEPA, secures US$ 100 billion in investments, one million jobs, and expanded trade in goods, services, and technology, boosting innovation and sustainability.
Digital payments to hit 617.3 billion in volume, US$ 10.23 trillion value by FY30
India’s digital payments ecosystem surged in FY25, with transaction volumes rising 37% to 206 billion and values by 30% to US$ 3.38 trillion, driven by UPI adoption and wider reach beyond urban areas.
India holds 34,600 tonnes of gold, 3.1x the value of current equity holding
As of June 2025, India held 34,600 tonnes of gold worth US$ 3.785 trillion, nearly 89% of GDP, while households increasingly diversify savings into equities amid rising gold values.
Karva Chauth 2025 sparks business worth US$ 3.16 billion across India
Karva Chauth 2025 drove US$ 3.16 billion in India’s festive trade, with Delhi contributing US$ 901.81 million, boosting sales of traditional attire, pooja items, and jewellery nationwide.
Tide to invest US$ 676.36 million in India, create 800 new jobs over five years
Tide is deepening its India focus with a US$ 676.36 million investment, adding more than 800 jobs and serving over 8,00,000 SMEs.