๐ India’s Top 10 News — 11 October 2025 (English)
1. India upgrades ties with Taliban, to reopen embassy in Kabul
India announced it will reopen its embassy in Kabul and elevate its mission with the Taliban administration, signaling renewed diplomatic engagement after several years of suspension. The move reflects a strategic shift as India seeks to maintain influence amid changing geopolitics in Afghanistan. Source: Reuters. ([turn0search0](https://www.reuters.com/world/india/india-reopen-its-embassy-kabul-indian-foreign-minister-says-2025-10-10/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
2. SBI to issue rupee-denominated bonds after a year’s hiatus
The State Bank of India is preparing to return to the rupee bond market by issuing Tier II bonds that comply with Basel III norms. The sale — expected later this month — could raise up to ₹75 billion (~$846 million), helping SBI strengthen capital buffers amid regulatory and economic pressures. Source: Reuters. ([turn0search1](https://www.reuters.com/world/india/state-bank-india-plans-rupee-debt-sale-after-year-long-hiatus-sources-say-2025-10-10/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
3. Prosus buys 10% stake in Indian travel platform Ixigo
Dutch investor Prosus announced a ₹12.96 billion (~$146 million) investment to acquire a 10.1% stake in Indian online travel firm Ixigo. The deal is part of Prosus’ expanding footprint in India’s digital and travel sectors, and signals confidence in domestic travel demand. Source: Reuters. ([turn0search25](https://www.reuters.com/world/india/prosus-buy-10-stake-indian-online-travel-agent-ixigo-146-million-2025-10-10/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
4. UK to supply India with £350 million in lightweight missiles
Britain has inked a £350 million contract to supply lightweight missiles to the Indian Army, strengthening defence ties amid broader strategic cooperation. The agreement was announced while UK PM Keir Starmer was visiting India and complements recent trade and technology pacts. Source: Reuters. ([turn0search23](https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/uk-signs-468-mln-deal-supply-india-with-missiles-2025-10-09/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
5. India proposes to open its power retail market to private firms
The Indian government has floated a draft bill to liberalize the retail electricity sector, allowing private companies to supply power directly to consumers. This would break the longstanding dominance of state electricity distributors in many regions. Source: Reuters. ([turn0search7](https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/india-proposes-open-up-power-retail-sector-private-cos-draft-bill-shows-2025-10-10/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
6. India's equity mutual fund inflows ease, SIP flows hit record high
In September, net inflows into India’s equity mutual funds dropped 9% to ₹304.22 billion, reflecting investor caution amid global volatility. However, Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) contributions rose 4.2% to a record ₹294.61 billion—underscoring steady retail participation. Source: Reuters. ([turn0search15](https://www.reuters.com/world/india/indias-equity-mf-inflows-ease-september-sip-gold-silver-etfs-hit-record-highs-2025-10-10/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
7. Gold set for 8th straight weekly gain on safe-haven demand
Gold prices held near record levels as safe-haven buying, U.S. rate cut expectations, and geopolitical uncertainty fueled investor appetite. This marks gold’s eighth consecutive week of gains—a notable streak in the current climate. Source: Reuters. ([turn0search29](https://www.reuters.com/world/india/gold-heads-eighth-weekly-gain-strong-safe-haven-demand-2025-10-10/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
8. Wall Street plunges as Trump escalates tariff threat on China
Wall Street markets tumbled sharply after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened massive new tariffs on Chinese imports, citing Beijing’s tightening of rare earth export controls. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq recorded their biggest losses since April 2025 in the wake of the announcement. Source: Reuters. ([turn0search39](https://www.reuters.com/business/us-stock-index-futures-tick-up-ahead-consumer-sentiment-data-2025-10-10/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
9. Gaza ceasefire: Israelis withdraw, Gazans return to ruined homes
As ceasefire terms take effect, Israeli forces have pulled back from contested zones and Gazans began returning to decimated neighborhoods. The truce stems from a U.S.-brokered deal with Hamas and may ease an ongoing humanitarian crisis, though tensions remain high. Source: Reuters. ([turn0search22](https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israel-hamas-agree-gaza-ceasefire-return-hostages-2025-10-09/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
10. US SEC says India has not yet served summons to Adani execs in bribery case
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) stated that Indian authorities have not complied with requests to serve summons to Adani Group executives implicated in an alleged $265 million bribery and securities fraud scandal. Legal maneuvering in this cross-border case continues to draw global attention. Source: Reuters. ([turn0search10](https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/us-sec-says-indian-authorities-have-not-yet-effected-requests-serving-summons-2025-10-10/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
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