The Reserve Bank of India has finalised new rules requiring banks to provision for expected loan losses from April 2027, shifting to a forward-looking approach. While stricter than current practices, the norms are less stringent than initially proposed, with a wider scope including small finance banks. Banks will have until March 2030 to fully implement
India’s largest pharma company, Sun Pharma, has made its biggest overseas acquisition, buying Organon & Co for $11.8 billion. This deal significantly expands Sun Pharma’s global presence and product range. It will double the company’s revenue and EBITDA. The acquisition positions Sun Pharma as a major player in women’s health and biosimilars. This strategic move
Bengaluru-headquartered Infosys has fallen out of India’s top 10 most valued companies, now ranking 11th, while Tata Consultancy Services has dropped to sixth. These shifts have been attributed to artificial intelligence-driven disruptions impacting the business models of major Indian software exporters. The information technology sector saw significant sell-offs on Monday.
South Korea’s stock market has hit an unprecedented high, surpassing 6,000 trillion won in total valuation. The Kospi index reached a new intraday record, boosted by strong performances from tech giants like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix.
Despite a positive meeting, China is strategically expanding economic leverage against the US. New regulations target companies shifting supply chains and restrict foreign tech in state data centers. Beijing is building pressure tools, moving beyond trade, as both nations navigate a complex geopolitical landscape and competition for critical resources.
India and New Zealand have signed a ‘once-in-a-generation’ trade pact, granting Indian exporters duty-free access to New Zealand. The agreement aims to double bilateral trade to $5 billion in five years and includes a $20 billion investment commitment from New Zealand. Both nations are optimistic about the pact’s potential to boost economic growth and cooperation
India is securing substantial fertiliser imports, including 64 lakh tonnes of urea and 19 lakh tonnes of other fertilisers, to counter global price hikes driven by the Middle East crisis. Despite increased import costs, retail prices for farmers will remain unchanged, with ample domestic supply assured for the upcoming kharif season.
Despite global energy supply strains due to Middle East conflict, India’s government assures robust domestic fertilizer availability, exceeding current requirements. Commercial LPG allocations have also increased, with officials confirming sufficient supplies and no distributor dry-outs, even as panic buying is reported.
Until now, the United States had largely focused its efforts on smaller Chinese companies and facilities in an attempt to curb Iran’s oil revenues, partly to avoid broader economic and diplomatic consequences.
