AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoIndia Growth Watch: India’s FY26 GDP grew 7.7% and Q4 accelerated to 7.8%, with services and industry driving momentum even as West Asia tensions threaten energy and supply chains. Policy Signals: PM Modi met the Economic Advisory Council to discuss measures to sustain growth, while the RBI kept the repo rate at 5.25% and cut FY27 growth forecasts to 6.6% amid higher oil-linked risks. Global Energy Shock: The Strait of Hormuz is back in focus as a major threat to trade and inflation, with economists warning impacts could rival COVID-era levels if disruption drags on. Tech Market Mood: Wall Street slid sharply as a tech sell-off hit AI and chip stocks, while investors digested a strong US jobs report that raises the odds of higher rates. Sanctions & Trade: The US sanctioned a network accused of shipping Iranian LPG disguised as Omani fuel across Asia, tightening pressure on Iran’s shadow trade. Regional Business Links: Hong Kong’s John Lee led a delegation to Uzbekistan, signing dozens of deals to deepen trade, investment and high-tech cooperation. Digital Safety: Philippines consumers face frequent scam attempts, with reports citing rising social-media fraud and AI-enabled tactics.
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