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India's economy has faced significant challenges from global oil price surges over the past fifty years. From the 1973 Arab embargo to the recent Hormuz disruption, these shocks have impacted inflation and foreign exchange reserves. Policymakers have continuously adapted strategies to manage these crises, balancing economic stability with consumer needs.

Alphabet, Google's parent company, has launched a new multi-tranche euro bond offering, aiming to raise at least €3 billion. This move follows a significant US dollar bond sale and aims to fund general corporate purposes, including substantial investments in AI data centers. The offering highlights tech giants' increased capital-raising efforts for long-term AI infrastructure development.

Sixty years of leftism & quasi-leftism killed the city & state’s economic vitality. But a revival isn’t hard. Policy needs to build on moribund industrial bases & stock exchange. Plus, prioritise learning English

The CEA’s words could not be more direct and the situation the world’s sixth largest economy faces is by no means small. Several macroeconomic indicators are in focus; inflation, health of the current account, and the exchange rate.

We have had time to prepare for the challenges we may face now with the conflict in West Asia. But we didn’t get our house in order. Hopefully, there is still time to do the heavy lifting and rise to PM’s appeals

Rohit Jain has been appointed as the new Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, filling the vacancy left by T Rabi Sankar. Jain, previously an executive director overseeing bank supervision, will serve until May 2029. His appointment comes as the RBI focuses on preparing financial institutions for emerging threats like cybersecurity, a concern he has previously highlighted.

Why Claire Mazumdar? Because, according to her aunt and Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, "I think she has proved to me that she can run a company."

Jane Street Group has achieved remarkable financial success, distributing $9.38 billion in compensation last year, a significant surge that dwarfs rivals like Goldman Sachs. The market maker's trading revenue reached $39.6 billion, fueled by its substantial capital base and strategic investments, including a notable stake in AI startup Anthropic.

The RBI has thwarted Tata Sons' attempt to avoid a public listing. A recent clarification states that equity from group companies with market access counts as indirect public funds, invalidating Tata Sons' argument for deregistration. This ruling, effective July 1, impacts the conglomerate's holding company, which has substantial assets exceeding the deregistration threshold.

Reaches ₹29.2L Cr On Fresh Disbursements, FDI Up At ₹3.2L Cr

Palantir CEO Alex Karp has published a manifesto urging Silicon Valley to build artificial intelligence weapons. He believes this technology is inevitable and that the tech sector has a moral duty to support national defense. Karp argues that adversaries will not wait for ethical debates. He states that the atomic age is ending and AI will define future military power.

Dolce & Gabbana has appointed industry veteran Stefano Cantino as its new co-CEO, sharing leadership with Alfonso Dolce. This strategic move aims to stabilize the brand amidst financial pressures and its transformation into a 360-degree lifestyle entity. Cantino's expertise from Prada and Gucci is expected to guide the company through its debt refinancing and future growth.

S&P Global in its latest report titled India's Strong Fundamentals Would Cushion The Blow Of An Oil Shock says India is equipped to handle some strain. The report assumes a base case scenario of oil prices at an average of $130 per barrel for 2026 and $100 in 2027.

Fundamentally, foreign exchange reserves tell us about a country’s ability to service its external debt. The more robust the cover, the better a country’s position of economic strength. So how strong is India placed in terms of foreign exchange reserves?