States met with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman ahead of the FY27 budget. They asked for more special assistance for capital investments and help with GST revenue losses. Increased funding for urban and rural schemes was also requested. Support for housing programs and disaster management was highlighted. The minister urged states to undertake reforms for India’s developed nation goal by 2047.
Oil prices little changed as US-Iran peace efforts hold
Oil prices saw minimal change as peace talks between the U.S. and Iran offered hope for the Strait of Hormuz’s reopening. Despite recent skirmishes, a