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Read full articleIndia's growth prospects remain strong despite external shocks affecting the economy. Erik Berglof highlights the need for resilience against climate and geopolitical risks. He notes that high US bond yields could impact emerging economies due to higher interest costs. Additionally, energy and water security are identified as critical areas needing improvement.
Economic Affairs Secretary Anuradha Thakur said trade shaped by security and geopolitical considerations could deepen global imbalances, raise capital costs and create friction. She said private investment was showing signs of revival despite tight global financial conditions, while the AI investment cycle was adding to demand for capital and debt.
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Iran's Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad has resigned, with NIOC chief Hamid Bovard set to serve as acting minister.
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India's non-signatory status under the NPT gives it a different position from Iran, which is an NPT signatory, while stressing that India's immediate concern is the impact of the West Asia conflict on energy and trade. He called for restoring uninterrupted supply and trade flows.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India's non-signatory status under the NPT gives it a different position from Iran, which is an NPT signatory, while stressing that India's immediate concern is the impact of the West Asia conflict on energy and trade. He called for restoring uninterrupted supply and trade flows.
Rising global bond yields and surging capital demand from the AI investment cycle could increase funding pressures for emerging markets, Economic Affairs Secretary Anuradha Thakur said. Despite the global squeeze, India remains an attractive investment destination, with record FDI inflows reflecting confidence in its macroeconomic stability, reforms and long-term growth prospects.
Rising global bond yields and surging capital demand from the AI investment cycle could increase funding pressures for emerging markets, Economic Affairs Secretary Anuradha Thakur said. Despite the global squeeze, India remains an attractive investment destination, with record FDI inflows reflecting confidence in its macroeconomic stability, reforms and long-term growth prospects.
Private investment in India is experiencing a revival, with growth in capital formation noted in early financial reports. Economic Affairs Secretary Anuradha Thakur highlighted an increase in corporate project commitments across various key sectors. First-quarter gross Foreign Direct Investment inflows reached approximately USD 30 billion, emphasizing strong foreign investment in India's economy.