Germany's gas storage stood at 51.64% of capacity after operators injected large volumes in recent days, the Economy Ministry said. The ministry cited improved price dynamics and weaker Asian LNG competition as easing Europe's access to LNG. Berlin aims to lift storage to 70% by early November; industry group BDEW said the target is achievable but remains challenging.

As of 02:30, Shanghai gold main contract closed down 0.18% at 997 yuan/gram; Shanghai silver main contract closed up 1.35% at 16,915 yuan/kg; SC crude main contract closed up 4.76% at 601 yuan/barrel.

On Tuesday Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved transfer of missile technologies developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to Indian defence firms to enable domestic production of conventional missile systems. The move, part of New Delhi's Aatmanirbharta (self‑reliance) drive, aims to strengthen defence manufacturing, reduce dependence on foreign suppliers and expand defence exports while enhancing deterrence against Pakistan; analysts warn the plan faces near‑term limits because missile supply chains still rely on imported components and private firms' ability to independently produce complex weapons is unproven.