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News & Current affairs • May 19, 2026

PM Modi’s Diplomatic Masterstroke: Business-First Outreach to Nordic Europe Delivers Major Wins for Indian Industry

Bengaluru, 19 May 2026: In a high-impact five-nation tour from 15–20 May 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reinforced India...

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News & Current affairs • Apr 29, 2026

Starbucks CEO’s Luxury Turnaround – Lessons for Indian QSR Brands

Starbucks’ CEO Brian Niccol’s aggressive luxury repositioning strategy in 2026 is being closely watched by Indian quick-service restaurant (QSR...

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News & Current affairs • Apr 29, 2026

8th Pay Commission Expectations – Salary Hikes and Economic Ripple Effects

Expectations around the 8th Pay Commission have reached a crescendo in April 2026. With the 7th Pay Commission recommendations ending this year, ne...

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News & Current affairs • Apr 29, 2026

Oil at $88+ Sector-by-Sector Pain Map for Indian Economy

Brent crude crossing $88 per barrel in March-April 2026 has created a clear sector-wise divergence in the Indian economy.High Pain S...

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News & Current affairs • Apr 29, 2026

India Q4 Earnings Season – Maruti, TCS, Reliance Results Breakdown

The January-March 2026 quarter delivered a mixed but overall resilient earnings season for Corporate India, reflecting the K-shaped nature of the e...

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News & Current affairs • Apr 29, 2026

Trump’s Tariff Offensive – Global Trade Realignment in 2026

President Trump’s aggressive tariff policy; 25% on China, threats of 10–20% universal tariffs and demands for reciprocal trade is forcing a mas...

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News & Current affairs • Apr 29, 2026

The Iran War Gas Shock – Global Energy Markets in Turmoil

Even after the fragile ceasefire, the Iran conflict has left deep scars on global energy markets. Brent crude averaged $88–92 in April, while Asi...

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News & Current affairs • Apr 29, 2026

Big Tech’s $4 Trillion Comeback – The Magnificent Seven Lead the Rally

The Magnificent Seven (Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, and Tesla) added nearly $4 trillion in combined market value since the sta...

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News & Current affairs • Mar 26, 2026

Brent Crude Above $88 – Sector-by-Sector Pain Map for the Indian Economy

Brent crude crossing $88 per barrel in March 2026 has sent ripples across the Indian economy. Here is the sector-by-sector impact as of 26 March 20...

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News & Current affairs • Mar 26, 2026

Iran’s Midget Submarine Threat – Why It Matters for Indian Oil & LNG Security

Iran’s fleet of midget submarines, capable of operating in shallow waters and evading conventional detection, has suddenly become a major talking...

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