🏦 Economy / Policy
• EY’s Economy Watch pegs India’s FY26 GDP growth at 7.6%, with manufacturing and services PMIs remaining in expansion despite some cooling 📊
• India’s crude oil imports fell to a 5-year low in March as West Asia disruptions impacted key transit routes 🛢️📉
• India’s renewable energy capacity is projected to reach 359 GW by FY30, signalling strong clean energy momentum ⚡📈
• A high-level Indian delegation led by Darpan Jain is in Washington for India–US trade pact talks (Apr 20–22) to recalibrate the agreement 🌍🤝
• US renewal of the Russian oil waiver offers a near-term breather for India amid supply concerns 🛢️
🏢 Companies / Sectors
• Cement demand is expected to remain healthy in Q1 FY27, with profitability likely sustained despite price hikes 📊
🌍 Global / World
• The US has seized an Iranian ship, escalating geopolitical tensions in the region ⚠️🌍