AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFuel Shock, Kept Small: India’s petrol and diesel prices were hiked by Rs 3 per litre as global crude rose, with dealers saying the government cushioned consumers by absorbing costs through excise/tax cuts. Austerity Push: States are tightening belts too—Andhra Pradesh floated no-vehicle days and more WFH, while Maharashtra cancelled foreign tours and curbed bike rallies and large convoys. West Asia Pressure on Asia: The Iran-linked energy shock is also feeding into bank risk—Asia-Pacific lenders are raising loan-loss provisions as oil, trade and corporate balance sheets come under strain. Diplomacy in the Spotlight: Malaysia reiterated West Asia disputes should be handled via dialogue and international law in talks with Iran’s FM, as BRICS foreign ministers met in India with maritime safety through Hormuz and the Red Sea front and centre. Tech-Led Markets: In the background, Big Tech earnings kept markets buoyant, with AI demand still driving sentiment across the region.
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