<h1>Financial conditions ease as index rises to -0.3 in October, driven by $4B foreign inflows and policy support</h1> A ratings firm's Financial Conditions Index rose to -0.3 in October from -0.6 in September, indicating easier but still below-average domestic financing conditions, driven mainly by renewed foreign portfolio inflows after four months that boosted debt and equity markets amid easing US yields and improved economic outlook. Robust monthly inflows of about USD 4 billion-led by debt-along with central bank lending-norm reforms, a cash reserve ratio cut and steady currency support contributed to equity and bond gains. Moderating liquidity due to seasonal currency demand and currency intervention remains a constraint; risks include volatile capital flows and exchange-rate movements.