Daily Current Affairs – April 6, 2026

The Reserve Bank of India is widely expected to maintain interest rates and its policy stance unchanged due to global economic uncertainties, including the US-Israel conflict impacting energy prices and fiscal deficit concerns. Policymakers will closely monitor the rupee's performance and potential capital outflows, with the RBI possibly considering measures to support the currency without an aggressive immediate response.

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has directed officials to assess crop losses due to heavy rainfall and hailstorms across several states. The ministry is coordinating with state governments to gather ground-level information and will hold discussions with affected state agriculture ministers. Farmers are advised to deploy hail nets, harvest crops promptly, and take protective measures for livestock and produce.

The Revolutionary Marxist Party leader says all the circumstances are conducive for a consecutive second victory for her in Vadakara and the campaign is mainly focussed on the anti-incumbency feelings against the Left Democratic Front government

Targets have been surpassed with a strong year-on-year growth of 7.06%

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India is committed to extending humanitarian assistance to the Afghan people in this challenging time

Visit likely on April 7 and 8; first FM visit since fall of Hasina regime; newly elected BNP indicates more willingness to negotiate Ganga water sharing treaty renewal, compared to the interim government

Escalating Iran conflict and crude oil prices surpassing $110 a barrel are jeopardizing India Inc's projected double-digit earnings growth for FY27. Analysts warn of inevitable downgrades, particularly for import-intensive and crude-related sectors, potentially delaying the anticipated recovery by at least two quarters.

Indian markets are showing signs of recovery. Valuations have become attractive, offering a potential cushion for equities. External shocks impacted flows, but domestic fundamentals remain strong. A swift de-escalation in geopolitical tensions could trigger a sharp rebound. Sectors like auto, power, IT services, banks, and real estate present opportunities for investors in the new financial year.

Even as GLP-1 drugs come calling for the Indian customer and new technologies disrupt marketing channels, Mondelez India is betting that premiumization, deeper rural penetration, and the desire for taste and indulgence will keep driving growth in the business of snacks. 

The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) started consultations with electric two-wheeler makers on 2 April, as it looks to rev up its five-year-old 'Go Electric' campaign, eyeing a micro-level awareness on EV benefits, two people aware of the matter said.

With Minakshi and Jaismine’s wins, all 10 Indian women in fray ensured medals