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US Inflation Undershoots, Rate Cut Bets Rise
US inflation undershoots expectations in the latest data release, reinforcing market conviction that the Federal Reserve could begin cutting interest rates sooner than previously projected. Equity indices advanced, bond yields eased, and traders increased positioning around potential monetary policy shifts. US inflation undershoots expectations at a time when investors are highly sensitive to macro signals. The softer reading, reflected in…
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Maharashtra Unveils New Global Capability Centres Policy As Services Shift
Maharashtra has introduced a new Global Capability Centres policy aimed at attracting global firms to set up advanced service and technology hubs, signalling a shift in India’s services landscape and positioning the state as a high-value GCC destination. The main keyword “Global Capability Centres policy” sets the tone for a…
India’s Cough-Syrup Scandal Exposes Pharma Export Risks
India’s pharmaceutical sector is reeling as safety lapses in cough-syrup manufacturing and oversight raise hard questions about drug exports. At least 20 children under five have died after ingesting contaminated syrups, triggering regulatory and reputational fallout for a once-proud export industry. Contamination crisis grips pharma-exports imageThe crisis began when doctors…
New PSB Digital Lending Platform Launches January 2026 — Game-Changer for MSME Credit Flow
The upcoming digital-lending platform by a coalition of India’s public sector banks (PSBs) is set to launch in January 2026, aiming to open up credit access for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) through streamlined, scalable tech. This move signals a shift in how PSBs address MSME credit-flow bottlenecks. Why…
Rajasthan’s iStart Initiative Crosses 7,100 Startups With ₹1,000 Crore Funding
Rajasthan’s iStart initiative has crossed more than 7,100 registered startups and secured over ₹1,000 crore in combined investments, marking one of the most significant state-level entrepreneurship achievements in India’s emerging innovation landscape. Startup registrations surge across sectors The main keyword Rajasthan iStart initiative anchors the narrative, reflecting the state’s expanding…
India Maintains Strong Russian Oil Imports Despite U.S. Tariffs
India’s continuing imports of Russian crude oil highlight a strategic balancing act: securing energy at competitive rates while facing mounting pressure from the U.S. and looming tariffs tied to those purchases. Crude flows remain robust as geopolitics intensify India has surged ahead as one of the largest buyers of Russian…
Indian exporters cut hedging while importers add dollar cover, intensifying FX stress
Indian exporters are reducing their forward hedging even as import-heavy companies increase dollar cover, creating a widening imbalance in the currency market. This shift is adding pressure on the rupee, fuelling FX volatility and prompting more visible RBI intervention in both spot and forward markets. Indian exporters ditch hedgingThe first…