India is actively diversifying oil imports to plug the gap from reduced Middle East supply, while NSA Ajit Doval met UAE President to discuss the energy crisis and Strait of Hormuz situation.
UAE-Iran differences and India's push to dilute Israel-Palestine language derailed a joint statement at the BRICS Deputy FM meeting in Delhi, with India issuing only a Chair's Statement.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar announced that the 4th India-Africa Forum Summit will shape the next phase of India-Africa partnership, expanding into digital, innovation, and development sectors.
PM Modi urged citizens to participate actively in the upcoming census and assured data security, as India prepares for its first census since 2011.
The Punjab Assembly passed a bill prescribing strict provisions including life imprisonment and fines up to ₹25 lakh for acts of sacrilege against religious scriptures.
Gujarat held local body elections covering municipal corporations, municipalities, and panchayats, with urban voter turnout below 50% amid severe heat. Counting scheduled for April 28.
HSBC downgraded India to 'underweight' citing oil shock risk, while US Trade Representative Greer called India a 'tough nut to crack' as trade negotiations wrapped up.
Jio Financial Services (JFSL) and Germany's Allianz Group announced a joint venture to offer general and health insurance in India, with a separate binding agreement for life insurance also in the works.
The RBI's State of Economy Report flagged upside risks to inflation from the West Asia conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruptions, while affirming India's external sector remains resilient.
India's Composite PMI rose in April 2026 driven by manufacturing strength, showing resilience against the West Asia oil shock and signaling continued private sector growth.
Infosys posted a 21% YoY jump in Q4 FY26 net profit to ₹8,501 crore and announced plans to hire 20,000 freshers in FY2026-27.
Adani Green Energy plans ₹42,000 crore capex in FY27 to add 5 GW of clean energy, after achieving the highest annual greenfield renewable capacity addition globally outside China in FY26.
PM Modi hailed India's wind energy capacity crossing 56 GW, reinforcing India's position as the fourth-largest wind energy producer globally.
