AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoBRICS Under Pressure: Iran war and fuel shocks are setting the tone as BRICS foreign ministers meet in India, with Jaishankar stressing a “constructive and stabilising” role while energy insecurity and Gulf shipping disruptions keep oil volatility front and centre. Rupee Hits Record Low: The rupee slid to an all-time low of 95.85 per dollar as high oil prices and foreign outflows squeeze India’s current and capital accounts, prompting RBI support via forex-market interventions. Mumbai CNG Cost Jumps: Mahanagar Gas hiked CNG by ₹2/kg to ₹84 in Mumbai and MMR, blaming West Asia tensions and global energy costs. Sugar Export Ban: India paused sugar exports until September 30 to protect domestic supply and curb price pressure, with El Niño-linked monsoon worries in the background. Top Court Action: The Supreme Court ordered an SIT probe into alleged illegal land sales tied to a Maharishi Mahesh Yogi-founded society. Tech for Health: MOHFW launched Swasth Bharat to unify national health IT systems and cut duplicate reporting, while upgrading JANANI with QR cards and real-time alerts.
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