Global crude oil prices are expected to soften significantly in 2026, with Brent crude likely to decline to around USD 50 per barrel by June 2026, according to a report by State Bank of India.
Global monetary policy is expected to remain largely accommodative in 2026, even though most of the easing in the current cycle has already taken place during 2024 and 2025, according to a report by MUFG Bank (Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group).
Consumption in India's domestic economy is expected to continue outpacing capital expenditure (capex) in 2026, supported by a fiscal policy pivot towards consumption and a revival in credit, even as corporate investment sentiment remains cautious, according to a report by Nuvama.
Brazil is expected to see another record soybean harvest in the 2025-26 season, with production forecast to reach at least 175 million tonnes, up 2% year-over-year. This will reinforce Brazil's dominant position as the key supplier in the global soybean market.
Sectors such as EMS, telecom, industrials and retail are expected to deliver stronger earnings growth over the next two years, supported by improving macroeconomic conditions, according to a report by Antique.
Revenue growth of Indian IT services companies is expected to remain muted in the third quarter of the current financial year 2026, even as operating performance stays resilient, according to a report by Centrum.
The BCB has also asked the International Cricket Council (ICC) to shift Bangladesh's cricket team matches from India to Sri Lanka. According to the Daily Star, BCB is expected to issue an official statement shortly.
In a post on X, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu congratulated the people of Andhra Pradesh, especially Uttarandhra, on the successful validation flight of the Bhogapuram Greenfield International Airport.
In India, the launch of generic semaglutide, expected in the first quarter of FY27, is projected to boost overall Indian Pharmaceutical Market (IPM) growth by 0.5-1%. Prices are anticipated to be 30-50% lower than current levels initially, with the potential for deeper cuts of up to 70-75% o
According to an official release, the tournament, held from 4th to 11th January, will feature participation from across India, with over 1,000 players competing across 58 teams representing various states and institutions. The tournament is expected to showcase high standards of competiti
Speaking to reporters after meeting the Punjab Governor, Gulab Chand Kataria, Sharma said that while the next national census was expected to begin soon, the state government had gone ahead with "hadbandi (delimitation)" without taking population data into account.