🏦 Economy / Policy
• Oil prices surged to around $108 per barrel amid the West Asia conflict, with India flagging concerns over escalation risks 🛢️⚠️
• India–UK FTA is likely to be implemented by early May, while the India–EU deal is targeted by year-end, boosting trade outlook 🌍💹
• India will require $2.2 trillion investment in the power sector over 20 years, highlighting massive infrastructure needs ⚡📈
🏢 Companies / Markets
• HDFC Bank Chairman resigned citing ethics concerns, raising governance-related focus for investors 🏦⚠️
🌍 Global / World
• US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged, maintaining a cautious stance amid geopolitical uncertainty 📊
• US national debt has crossed $39 trillion, reflecting rising fiscal pressures during the Iran conflict 💰⚠️
• Israel has agreed to pause further attacks on an Iranian gas field following US intervention, signalling tentative de-escalation 🌍