US Vice President JD Vance’s April visit to India reignited strategic ties, sealing trade negotiation terms, bolstering defense and tech cooperation, and charting a clear roadmap for bilateral growth amid tariff negotiations and Indo-Pacific priorities.

India has raised concerns with the US over renewed tariffs on steel and aluminium, aiming for a bilateral resolution next week, as aluminium prices consolidate amid global trade concerns and supply shifts.

Adani Group-owned Ambuja Cements has completed the acquisition of 37.8 per cent promoters stake of CK Birla group firm Orient Cement Ltd (OCL) and has become a promoter.

The Reserve Bank of India sold $88.75 billion in forwards in February, up from $77.52 billion in January, to defend the rupee amid U.S. tariff-related volatility. Spot sales dropped, indicating a strategic rollover of contracts.

HCL Technologies has guided for 2–5% revenue growth in FY26, outpacing peers like Infosys and TCS. It retains its 18–19% EBIT margin and boasts strong deal wins worth $2.99 billion, with increased revenue from existing clients.

Wall Street rebounded on Tuesday, recovering from Monday s selloff triggered by President Trump s criticism of Fed Chair Powell, as investors focused on corporate earnings. Positive trade negotiation reports and strong results from companies like 3M Co boosted market sentiment.

"Calibrated policy support can help India turn global volatility into an opportunity and strengthen its position in the emerging world economic landscape. India s consistent strength in services exports and remittance inflows continues to provide a vital buffer for the current account," said RBI researchers in their latest assessment of the economy. These views are not necessarily those of the central bank, the RBI said.