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Cong, AAP Target BJP Over NEET Paper Leak, Demand Pradhan Resignation

India's economic horizon is looking promising, with the Reserve Bank of India forecasting a robust 6.9% GDP growth for the fiscal year 2026-27. Yet, challenges loom as global tensions, particularly in West Asia, and escalating energy costs could disrupt this trajectory. Inflation is predicted to rise slightly to 4.6%, while the RBI targets a steady 4%.

Moody's Ratings has identified Indian banks as highly exposed to Middle East crisis risks due to the nation's significant energy import dependence. Sustained high oil prices could pressure inflation, interest rates, and borrower cash flows, impacting loan quality. Despite these challenges, Indian banks possess adequate capital and provisioning buffers to absorb potential credit losses.

India's second-largest shareholder, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), has launched a $10 billion fund to aid member nations grappling with the Middle East conflict's economic fallout. This facility offers crucial support for energy and food security, alongside economic resilience, through fast-disbursing aid and liquidity for affected countries and businesses.

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Fuel retailers face mounting losses as global energy disruptions persist, potentially forcing further petrol and diesel price hikes. BPCL director Raj Kumar Dubey indicated limited options for policymakers, including price increases or government funding. India is diversifying oil sources and accelerating its push towards green energy to mitigate these challenges.

Amidst escalating tensions and attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, the US and Iran are reportedly nearing a diplomatic breakthrough. A draft Memorandum of Understanding could extend a fragile ceasefire, opening a 60-day window for talks on Iran's nuclear program in exchange for economic relief.

Saudi Arabia is capitalizing on the Iran war's disruption of the Strait of Hormuz to advance its goals as a regional energy and logistics hub. The kingdom's existing infrastructure and strategic Red Sea ports are facilitating continued oil exports and absorbing increased trade, boosting its revenue and accelerating development plans for a crucial East-West trade nexus.

In a significant step towards revitalizing its economy, Pakistan has wrapped up vital discussions with the IMF, centering on fiscal strategies and essential reforms. The dialogues emphasized changes in the energy sector, restructuring of state-owned enterprises, and efforts to draw in private investment.

According to data compiled by Bloomberg, Taiwan’s overall market capitalisation rose to $4.95 trillion as of Monday, while India’s market value declined to $4.92 trillion.