🏦 Economy / Policy
• India’s January CPI inflation came in at 2.75% under the new 2024-base series, with benign core and lower food weight supporting expectations of a prolonged RBI rate pause 💹
• Commerce Minister indicated Indian textile exporters will receive US tariff treatment similar to Bangladesh, a structural boost for garments and home-textile exports 📈
🏢 Companies / Markets
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🌍 Global / World
• A US–Taiwan trade pact to cut tariffs and boost investments in technology and manufacturing is being finalised, potentially reshaping Asian electronics and semiconductor supply chains 🌏📊
• AI-related fears triggered a selloff on Wall Street, weighing on tech sentiment globally 📉