and financial reform agenda .
12. RBI proposes lower risk weights for NBFC infrastructure lending
The RBI has proposed reducing risk weights on high-quality infrastructure projects financed by Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) to stimulate long-term project financing and private investment in the infrastructure sector.
13. RBI releases new House Price Index (HPI)
The Reserve Bank of India publishes its House Price Index (HPI) quarterly, based on transaction-level property registration data , providing a benchmark for real estate valuation trends across major Indian cities.
14. Digital payments dominate India’s financial landscape
According to the RBI Half-Yearly Payment System Report (June 2025) , digital payment transactions accounted for 7% of total volume but an impressive 97.5% of total value in CY 2024 , reflecting India’s strong shift toward digital transactions.
15. INS Ikshak commissioned into the Indian Navy
The INS Ikshak , the third ship of the Survey Vessel (Large) [SVL] class , was commissioned at Kochi on 6 November 2025 . The vessel will enhance India’s maritime survey and ocean mapping capabilities.
16. Pharmacology Lab of AIIA earns BIS certifications
The Pharmacology Laboratory of the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi , received IS/ISO 9001:2015, 14001:2015, and 45001:2018 certifications from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) — covering quality, environmental, and occupational safety management standards.
17. 18th Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference inaugurated in Gurugram
The 18th Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference & Exhibition 2025 was inaugurated by Union Minister Manohar Lal in Gurugram , focusing on sustainable transport, smart city infrastructure , and urban planning innovations.
18. BIMSTEC-India Marine Research Conference held in Kochi
The first biennial BIMSTEC-India Marine Research Network (BIMReN) Conference took place in Kochi (Nov 4–6, 2025), reinforcing India’s leadership in Blue Economy cooperation and marine science research in the Bay of Bengal region .
19. CCI approves majority acquisition in Aadhar Housing Finance
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved BCP Asia II Holdco VII Pvt. Ltd. acquiring up to 80.15% shareholding in Aadhar Housing Finance Limited (AHFL) , signaling a major international investment in India’s housing finance sector.
20. Mahindra & Mahindra sells stake in RBL Bank
Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) sold its 3.5% stake in RBL Bank for ₹678 crore ($77.1 million) , earning a 62.5% return on its 2023 investment, reflecting strong private sector equity performance.
International Affairs
21. Bangladesh joins the N. Water Convention
Bangladesh became the first South Asian country to join the UN Water Convention (2025) , aimed at securing transboundary water resources and ensuring sustainable water management across borders.
22. US conducts Minuteman III ICBM test
The United States conducted a test launch of an