AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRupee at record low, markets wobble: The rupee slid to a fresh all-time low near 95.6 per dollar as crude stays elevated and investors keep pulling money out, extending losses for Indian equities. Energy shock hits everyday life: With West Asia tensions keeping oil prices high, PM Modi has renewed calls to cut fuel use, delay gold buys and reduce foreign travel—while workers in industrial belts report gas-price pressure forcing people to move back home. Gold imports surge despite the appeal: India’s gold imports jumped to a record $71.98 bn in 2025-26, driven by higher global prices and safe-haven demand, even as the government pushes austerity. Cybersecurity worry: A new report warns India’s digital growth is outpacing readiness, flagging rising ransomware, phishing and breaches. Global science spotlight: EAM Jaishankar inaugurated a UN exhibition linking India’s “Shunya to Ananta” story to the world’s math and AI journey. Mumbai watch: Retail leasing in Q1 2026 stayed resilient, with foreign brands expanding as leasing totalled 3.1 million sq ft across top cities.
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