The continuing conflict has heightened concerns around inflation, currency volatility and demand slowdown in India, key variables shaping corporate investment decisions. Due to currency volatility corporates are delaying import-heavy capex in anticipation of more favourable exchange rates. At the same time, export-oriented sectors are factoring in demand uncertainty and trade-related disruptions before committing fresh investments.

Rural inflation stood at 3.63%, while urban inflation was 3.11% under the revised CPI series that uses 2024 as the base year.

Appointment comes as fintech firm pushes for profitability and scales financial operations amid rapid growth.

Guidelines under discussion for structure, oversight and scope of MDPs including those of lawyers, technology specialists and emerging domain experts such as artificial intelligence professionals; ICAI proposes majority-control rule for regulatory jurisdiction.

The TRACES platform is widely used by individuals, businesses, and other entities to access TDS and TCS details, download certificates such as Form 16 and 16A, and file corrections in tax returns. With the new version, the department aims to address long-standing concerns around complexity and fragmented navigation.

India saw record deal volumes in the first quarter of 2026. Activity remained strong with more deals, but the total value dropped significantly. This was due to fewer large transactions. Mergers and acquisitions were steady in number but lower in value. Private equity focused on smaller investments. Retail led deal activity, while IT services attracted the most value.

Inspection finds lapses in SQC-1 compliance, weak audit trail, inconsistent practices across engagements; questions audit opinion in unlisted company case.

High oil prices could hurt state-run petroleum firms, which alone accounted for a third of the government's dividend collection of ₹78,438 crore from all CPSEs and other relevant entities last fiscal. Brent crude oil prices on April 10 remained almost 32% above the pre-war levels, despite a fall last week in the wake of a two-week ceasefire agreed between the US and Iran.

"We are expecting the pact to be implemented from the second week of May," the official said.

Trump had earlier said any country providing military equipment to Iran would be hit with tariffs of up to 50% on all exports to the United States.

​Officials and experts attribute this trend to the country having to compete with Mexico, Poland, and Vietnam, a preferred part of investors' nearshoring and friendshoring policies after the Covid pandemic, and the US cornering a large share of tech-related investments.

India is currently the world's sixth-largest patent filer.

​Speaking about the potential impact of the ongoing tensions in West Asia, Chandra said, "If this war continues, then definitely some sectors will be affected. And for that, the Indian government and the Reserve Bank of India are thinking a lot about it."

​Manu Singh-currently heading home loans at Kotak Mahindra Bank-is likely to take over as the next CEO, said the sources cited immediately above. CVC, which acquired control last year, holds a 48.95% stake in the mortgage lender through its fund Aquilo House.

​Critically, the central bank has also proposed removing the long-standing carve-out that shielded government-owned NBFCs from Upper-Layer classification-a change that would bring large state-owned entities under the same heightened oversight as their private peers, and marks a meaningful step toward ownership-neutral regulation.

​Towards the fag end of 2025, its controversial founder and CEO Bhavish Aggarwal moved into this building. On the first floor, he opened an office to be closer to the problem to solve it. Parked outside were dozens of scooters requiring urgent repair.

​IKS Healthcare, which gave the Jhunjhunwala family a 530-fold return on their investment during its December 2024 listing, is held by three discretionary trusts of the promoter family - Nishtha, Aryavir and Aryaman - with each owning 16.37% of the company.

India's remittances from the Gulf may face a hit. This could impact the country's current account deficit. The West Asia conflict is disrupting global trade. India's export growth might slow. Crude oil prices are expected to rise. This will increase import costs. Exports to West Asia are already affected by logistical issues and supply chain changes.

Global economic growth is expected to slow to 3.2 per cent in calendar year 2026 from 3.4 per cent in the previous year, as the ongoing West Asia conflict triggers what is being described as the largest energy shock on record, according to a report by S&P Global.

The Reserve Bank of India is proposing new rules for identifying top non-banking finance companies. An asset size of over Rs 1 lakh crore will now determine if a company is in the upper layer. Government-owned entities will also be considered for this category. These changes aim for a simpler and more transparent system.