🏦 Economy / Policy
• MPC noted inflation is currently below target but flagged risks from higher crude, food shocks and supply-chain disruptions that could push inflation up and widen CAD 📊
• An Indian trade delegation is set to visit Washington this month to advance bilateral trade discussions 🌍🤝
• Power sector coal consumption may reach 850 mt in FY27, with adequate domestic stock availability ⚡📈
• RBI has proposed a one-hour delay for fund transfers above ₹10,000 to curb digital fraud risks 💱⚠️
• Up to 40 GW of wind projects may face delays by 2030 due to grid bottlenecks, highlighting infrastructure challenges 🌬️📉
🏢 Companies / Sectors
• TCS reported Q4 PAT growth of 12% YoY, while FY26 profit growth remained modest, indicating steady but cautious IT sector performance 💻📊
🌍 Global / World
• India and the US are set to deepen cooperation in AI and critical minerals under the Pax Silica initiative 🤖🌍
• Hormuz disruptions have sharply reduced daily ship transits and pushed crude prices above $90–100, amplifying global trade and inflation risks 🛢️⚠️