The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is emerging as a significant external shock for South Asia, with countries in the region facing heightened risks from energy price spikes, supply …
Economy
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IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement with Sri Lanka on EFF Reviews, Unlocking Potential $700 Million Disbursement
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff and Sri Lankan authorities have reached a staff-level agreement on the combined fifth and sixth reviews under the country’s four-year Extended Fund Facility (EFF) …
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World Bank: India Growth to Ease but Outpace Peers
by R. Suryamurthy 2 minutes readIndia’s economic growth is projected to moderate to 6.6 per cent in FY27, as rising energy prices linked to the Middle East conflict and ongoing supply chain disruptions weigh on …
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The Simplification Temptation: Modi’s Grand Wager on Uniformity in an Unruly Democracy
by TN Ashokby TN Ashok 8 minutes readThere is a particular kind of political courage — or audacity, depending on where you stand — in proposing to simplify what has resisted simplification for seventy-five years. Narendra Modi, …
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Auto, Industrial CEOs Bet on Growth, Accelerate AI Push Amid Uncertainty: KPMG
by R. Suryamurthy 2 minutes readGlobal automotive and industrial manufacturing leaders are signalling renewed confidence in growth even as geopolitical tensions, cost pressures and the energy transition reshape the operating landscape, according to a 2025 …
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South Asian Business Council of Virginia Hosts Startup Pitch Competition
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readThe South Asian Business Council of Virginia (SABCVA) hosted a Startup Pitch Competition on March 29, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Dulles, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and business leaders …
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Indian IT Set for Steady Q4FY26 Show; Street Eyes Earnings for AI-led Demand Signals
by SAH Special Correspondent 2 minutes readIndia’s information technology sector is headed into the Q4FY26 earnings season with expectations of a steady, if unspectacular, performance, as investors look for early signs of demand recovery and clearer …
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Virgin Atlantic Ramps up Bengaluru Flights, Nears Double-Daily Service
by R. Suryamurthy 2 minutes readVirgin Atlantic will increase its London Heathrow–Bengaluru services to 13 flights a week from June 1, 2026, edging closer to a double-daily schedule on one of its fastest-growing India routes. …
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Jenifer Rajkumar Announces Housing Assistance Day, Financial Literacy Workshop in Ridgewood
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readNew York State Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar is set to host two upcoming community events aimed at providing housing and financial resources directly to residents of Ridgewood, continuing her approach of …