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Withdraws directives as volatility eases, some controls stay

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Oil prices surged Friday as US-Iran tensions flared, reversing earlier declines. US strikes on Iranian targets prompted accusations of ceasefire violations, escalating fears over the vital Strait of Hormuz. This geopolitical volatility overshadows concerns about suspicious trading activity linked to policy announcements, impacting global energy supplies and inflation.

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra urged Indian banks to become global market-makers, aiming to bring rupee price discovery onshore. This move seeks to counter offshore non-deliverable forward markets' influence on the rupee and reduce arbitrage. Malhotra also highlighted the need for improved liquidity in government securities and expanded access to the FX retail platform for fair customer deals.

Stock market recommendations: Sudeep Shah, Head - Technical Research and Derivatives at SBI Securities has recommended Yatharth Hospital & Trauma Care Services Ltd, and Gujarat Ambuja Exports Ltd as the top stock recommendations for the week.

Numerology suggests your birth date, or Mulank, can reveal financial habits and wealth potential. Certain Mulanks are believed to attract, manage, and grow wealth differently, with numbers like 6, 8, 1, and 5 highlighting specific strengths in financial success through charm, discipline, leadership, and adaptability.

India’s strength has never come from imagined civilisational supremacy or from screaming insults at 'Macaulay’s children'.

The Indian rupee is facing significant pressure, weakening against the US dollar due to soaring crude oil prices driven by Middle East geopolitical tensions and persistent foreign fund outflows. Despite India's robust economic growth, the currency's slide continues as the Reserve Bank of India intervenes to curb volatility rather than target a specific exchange rate.

A cooling issue at an Amazon Web Services data center in Northern Virginia caused widespread service disruptions. Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase and derivatives giant CME Group were among the affected. AWS confirmed increased temperatures in a single data center impacted services. Efforts to restore cooling capacity led to extended outages for some customers. The primary issue is now resolved.

Stock market recommendations: Aster DM Healthcare, and GE Vernova T&D India have been picked by Sudeep Shah, Head - Technical Research and Derivatives, SBI Securities as the top stocks to buy this week (starting April 27, 2026). Views on Nifty and Bank Nifty have also been shared.

Authorities in Delhi have busted an illegal distribution hub dealing in banned performance-enhancing drugs and expired health supplements. The raid uncovered significant quantities of expired and potentially unsafe products, highlighting the risks associated with the booming nutrition supplements market. This action underscores the need for stringent regulation to protect consumers, especially the youth.

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Fresh reports reveal internal Pentagon discussions exploring punitive measures against Nato allies, including Spain, for perceived lack of support during the Iran conflict. These discussions, alongside President Trump's continued questioning of US commitment, expose deep divisions within the alliance, raising questions about its future and European security.

Global economy flourished when seas were free. Of course, this freedom has to be enforced. US did the job, until now. Consequences of abandoning that stand can be terrible

Stock market recommendations: APL Apollo Tubes, and HDFC Asset Management Company are Sudeep Shah, Head - Technical Research and Derivatives, SBI Securities’ top stock picks for this week. Below are his stock picks and also views on Nifty.