FIIs have been on a withdrawing spree in September and October on the back of US providing more attractive options for investing. In September, they pulled out Rs 21,035 crore from the Indian capital market.

Indian households collectively hold close to 24,000 tonnes of gold, which as per current price is valued in excess of Rs 7.87 lakh crore. Essentially, most of this gold is in physical form, which is a reason to fear as all physical things are prone to theft.

Indian households collectively, are estimated to have close to 24,000 tonnes of gold, which as per current price is valued in excess of Rs 7.87 lakh crore. Essentially, most of this gold is in physical form, which is a reason to fear as all physical things are prone to theft. Gold purity is also a concern in case of non-hallmarked jewellery.

Flipkart Plus members have started early celebrations, as they received all offers from October 31st night.

Flipkart Plus members have started early celebrations, as they received all offers from October 31st night.

The optimism of an improved ranking this year too stems from reforms like the Goods and Services Tax, launched last July, as well as initiatives that India has taken in categories such as 'construction permit', 'starting a business' and 'trading across borders'.