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Bangladesh faces mounting evidence of foreign policy dysfunction as the interim government struggles to maintain balanced relationships with major powers while navigating domestic political instability. The crisis reveals how decades of transactional diplomacy without institutional depth has left Dhaka exposed during a period of intensifying great-power competition in South Asia. New Delhi, April 2025 — A new assessment has characterised …

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Indian equity markets suffered their steepest single-session decline of 2025, with the Sensex plunging 1,600 points and the Nifty sliding sharply as escalating US-Iran geopolitical friction sent crude oil prices surging. The sell-off reflects India’s acute vulnerability to energy price shocks, with oil imports constituting over 85% of domestic consumption and directly influencing inflation, fiscal balances, and corporate margins. New …

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Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty recorded gains in mid-April 2025 as markets priced in potential de-escalation between the United States and Iran alongside renewed foreign institutional investor buying. The dual tailwinds suggest a shift in risk appetite that could sustain equity momentum if geopolitical tensions continue easing and dollar outflows from emerging markets reverse. New Delhi, April 2025 — …

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Geopolitical tensions threatening oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz pose direct risks to Indian household budgets, given India’s 85% dependence on crude imports and the commodity’s downstream impact on transport, food, and manufactured goods. A sustained $10 per barrel increase in crude prices could add 40-50 basis points to headline inflation within two quarters, forcing both monetary policy recalibration …

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The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee has unanimously voted to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, maintaining its neutral stance amid competing pressures from softening growth and persistent inflation risks. This decision signals the RBI’s reluctance to deploy additional monetary stimulus until clearer evidence emerges on the trajectory of food prices and global commodity markets. New Delhi, …

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Singapore remains the largest source of foreign direct investment into India in 2026, maintaining a position it has held for several consecutive years due to treaty benefits and its role as a financial hub for Asia-Pacific capital. The city-state’s dominance reflects both legitimate investment routing and India’s continued attractiveness to global institutional capital seeking emerging market exposure. New Delhi, April …

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India’s Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) reforms represent a sustained multi-year effort to dismantle regulatory barriers, reduce compliance burdens, and attract both domestic and foreign investment. These reforms directly influence India’s competitiveness in global capital allocation and remain critical to achieving the government’s $5 trillion economy target. New Delhi, April 2026 — India’s journey from 142nd position in the World …

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The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and subsequent decline in crude oil prices have created unexpected room for the US Federal Reserve to consider accelerating its rate-cut timeline. Lower energy costs translate directly into softer inflation readings, potentially allowing the Fed to prioritise growth support without reigniting price pressures. New Delhi, April 2026 — Brent crude fell below $72 …

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Global equity markets have sustained an unprecedented rally through early 2025, driven by artificial intelligence optimism, resilient corporate earnings, and expectations of central bank rate cuts. This momentum persists despite elevated valuations, geopolitical tensions, and slowing economic growth across major economies. New Delhi, April 2025 — The S&P 500 has gained over 25 percent since October 2023, while the MSCI …

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South Korea finds itself caught between three overlapping trilateral frameworks—US-Japan-Korea, China-Japan-Korea, and US-China-Korea dynamics—each demanding strategic compromises that constrain Seoul’s diplomatic autonomy. The Yoon administration’s tilt toward the US-Japan axis has yielded security dividends but simultaneously complicated relations with Beijing, forcing Korean policymakers to recalibrate their hedging strategy amid intensifying great power competition. New Delhi, April 2025 — South Korea’s …