How India Navigates the U.S.-Israel-Iran Standoff Without Alienating Any Side
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India faces an acute diplomatic balancing act as escalating tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran threaten to destabilise a region critical to its energy security and diaspora interests. New Delhi’s strategic autonomy doctrine is being tested by mounting pressure to choose sides in a conflict where neutrality carries its own costs. New Delhi, April 2025 — The intensification …
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Why Malaysia Has Become India’s Strategic Anchor in Southeast Asia Under Act East 2.0
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April 11, 2026
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Malaysia has emerged as a pivotal partner in India’s Act East Policy, driven by converging interests in trade diversification, maritime security, and supply chain resilience amid intensifying US-China competition. New Delhi’s diplomatic recalibration positions Kuala Lumpur as a gateway to ASEAN’s $3.6 trillion economy and a counterweight to Beijing’s expanding regional footprint. New Delhi, April 2026 — India-Malaysia bilateral trade …
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Indian Equity Markets Face Volatile Opening as Global Uncertainty and Domestic Cues Collide
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April 11, 2026
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Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty face a mixed opening on Friday amid conflicting signals from global markets and domestic institutional flows. Traders should anticipate heightened intraday volatility as markets digest overnight developments from US futures and Asian equities alongside quarterly earnings momentum. New Delhi, April 2026 — The Bombay Stock Exchange’s Sensex and the National Stock Exchange’s Nifty 50 …
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Sensex and Nifty Recovery Rally: What Triggered India’s April Bounce and Will It Sustain?
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Indian benchmark indices staged a recovery on Friday, with the Sensex and Nifty 50 posting gains amid improved investor sentiment following recent volatility. The rebound reflects bargain-hunting in oversold counters and easing concerns over global risk factors, though underlying market breadth warrants caution. New Delhi, April 2025 — The BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty 50 registered gains in Friday’s trading …
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RBI’s Upgraded 7.6% Growth Forecast for FY26 Masks Structural Slowdown Concerns for FY27
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April 11, 2026
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The Reserve Bank of India has revised its FY26 GDP growth projection upward to 7.6%, reflecting stronger-than-expected domestic consumption and investment momentum. However, the central bank’s simultaneous forecast of a deceleration to 6.9% in FY27 signals mounting concerns over global headwinds and the sustainability of India’s current growth trajectory. New Delhi, April 2025 — The RBI’s decision to lift its …
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RBI’s 6.9% Growth Forecast for FY27 Reflects Cautious Optimism Amid Tariff Headwinds
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The Reserve Bank of India has projected GDP growth at 6.9% and inflation at 4.6% for FY27, signalling measured confidence in domestic resilience despite escalating global trade tensions. These forecasts represent a calibrated downgrade from earlier estimates, acknowledging that external uncertainties—particularly US tariff policies—will constrain India’s economic trajectory. New Delhi, April 2025 — The RBI’s latest macroeconomic projections mark the …
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How India’s Private Equity Regulations Are Reshaping Deal-Making for Foreign and Domestic Investors
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April 10, 2026
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India’s private equity landscape is undergoing fundamental legal transformation as regulatory bodies tighten compliance frameworks, alter exit mechanisms, and introduce new disclosure requirements that affect both foreign and domestic fund managers. These changes demand immediate strategic recalibration from investors who have deployed over $60 billion in Indian PE deals since 2020. New Delhi, April 2026 — The Securities and Exchange …
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Sebi’s Gold ETF Rule Change: How New Asset Allocation Norms Will Reshape Bullion Investment Strategy in India
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April 10, 2026
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The Securities and Exchange Board of India has revised asset allocation requirements for gold exchange-traded funds, permitting fund managers greater flexibility in holding physical gold versus gold-related instruments. This regulatory adjustment aims to improve liquidity management and reduce tracking errors that have long plagued Indian gold ETFs compared to their global counterparts. New Delhi, April 2025 — Sebi’s amended guidelines …
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US Economic Growth Slumps to 0.5% in Q4 2024: What America’s Stalling Engine Means for Global Capital Flows
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April 10, 2026
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The United States economy expanded by just 0.5% in the fourth quarter of 2024, dramatically undershooting consensus expectations and marking the weakest quarterly performance since the pandemic recovery period. This sharp deceleration signals potential recessionary pressures in the world’s largest economy, with significant implications for emerging market capital flows, dollar strength, and Federal Reserve policy trajectory. New Delhi, April 2025 …
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Fed’s Oil Shock Strategy Leaves Rate Cuts on Hold: Why Inflation Risks Persist Despite Powell’s Dovish Signal
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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has indicated that temporary oil price shocks will not trigger interest rate hikes, suggesting the central bank will look through supply-driven inflation. However, this stance does not guarantee rate cuts are imminent, as underlying price pressures and labour market resilience continue to complicate the Fed’s path toward its 2% inflation target. New Delhi, April 2025 …
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