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The Federal Reserve faces mounting pressure to recalibrate its interest rate trajectory as conflicting signals from inflation data and labour market cooling complicate the path forward. Market participants now assign near-equal probability to a rate hold versus a 25 basis point cut at the June FOMC meeting, creating heightened uncertainty for global capital flows and emerging market currencies including the …

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A potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating Iran tensions would simultaneously cripple India’s two flagship connectivity projects—the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) and the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC)—exposing a critical vulnerability in New Delhi’s trade diversification strategy. India’s dependence on the Persian Gulf chokepoint for both energy imports and alternative trade routes now presents a concentrated …

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Europe remains structurally unable to translate its considerable economic weight into decisive geopolitical action, according to Belgian security scholar Sven Biscop, who argues that rhetorical commitments to strategic autonomy have not been matched by institutional capacity or political will. This gap between aspiration and capability carries significant implications for global power balancing, particularly as India and other rising powers recalibrate …

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Indian equity benchmarks posted their strongest single-day gains in three weeks on April 17, 2025, with the Sensex climbing 500 points and Nifty closing above the 24,350 mark. The rally was driven by a confluence of easing global trade tensions, strong foreign institutional inflows, and sector-specific momentum in banking and IT stocks. New Delhi, April 2025 — The Bombay Stock …

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Indian equity markets are positioned for cautious optimism during March 20–24, 2026, with benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty expected to maintain positive momentum driven by anticipation of fourth-quarter corporate results. The trading week marks a pivotal transition period where macroeconomic stability meets earnings-season volatility, making stock selection paramount over directional bets. New Delhi, April 2026 — Indian equity benchmarks enter …

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The Reserve Bank of India has deployed aggressive measures to curb dollar buying by banks, triggering a sharp decline in the USD/INR exchange rate and signalling a decisive shift toward rupee stabilisation. This intervention represents the central bank’s most forceful currency market action since the rupee breached 83 against the dollar in late 2022. New Delhi, April 2025 — The …

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The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee has maintained the repo rate at 5.25% while retaining its neutral stance, signalling a data-dependent approach amid moderating inflation and global uncertainty. This decision preserves policy flexibility for the central bank to respond to either growth slowdowns or inflationary pressures in coming quarters. New Delhi, April 2026 — The RBI’s decision to …

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India’s renewable energy sector faces mounting investor hesitancy as inconsistent policy signals undermine long-term capital deployment despite ambitious capacity targets. Policy predictability has emerged as the critical missing ingredient in translating India’s energy transition roadmap into bankable infrastructure projects. New Delhi, April 2026 — India’s renewable energy installations reached 203 GW by March 2026, yet the pace of capacity addition …

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India’s semiconductor industry is entering a decisive phase as government incentives exceeding $10 billion attract global chipmakers and domestic players to establish fabrication and assembly facilities. The policy framework positions India as a viable alternative in the global chip supply chain, though execution risks and talent gaps remain critical challenges. New Delhi, April 2026 — India’s semiconductor ambitions have moved …

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Global financial conditions are tightening sharply as major economies transition from liquidity abundance to capital scarcity, fundamentally altering the investment landscape for emerging markets including India. This structural shift in global money supply dynamics threatens to reverse capital flows that have underpinned asset valuations across developing economies for over a decade. New Delhi, April 2025 — The era of abundant …