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China's producer prices surged 5% in September due to rising commodity costs, while consumer inflation stayed muted at 0.9%, highlighting weak domestic demand and an uneven economic recovery.

State-run Ircon International is monetising four highway assets with an estimated enterprise value of ₹3,000 crore, aligning with the government's infrastructure monetisation programme.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar humorously reminded a moderator to include Japan in India's diplomatic priorities, highlighting strong bilateral ties in infrastructure, regional security, and trade.

An official investigation report revealed that a fire at a medical institute's newborn care unit, which tragically killed five infants, was caused by rats chewing electrical wires and poor maintenance.

Opposition parties slammed the state government for poor planning, alleging a scam over procuring electricity at Rs 35 per unit, which could cause massive daily losses and financial burdens on consumers.

China's coal consumption reached 4.76 billion metric tons in 2025, dropping its share to 51.4 percent. Usage is entering a peak plateau as green energy growth transforms the economic landscape.

The Government of Assam has issued a tender for the supply of 2 drugs in AMSCL, with an estimated value of ₹0.0499 Crore and a submission deadline of November 3, 2026.

Chinese thermal coal benchmark prices surged to a three-year high of 1,004 yuan per ton, marking a 25% increase since mid-July due to rising demand for power generation.

Soybean prices dropped to $12.8, nearing late August lows, pressured by abundant US supplies and uncertain Chinese demand.

Union Minister Piyush Goyal met Karel Havliček and Rishi Sunak in New Delhi to discuss strengthening bilateral trade, investments, joint manufacturing, and advanced technology partnerships between India, the Czech Republic, and the UK.