Daily Current Affairs – January 11, 2026

India's digital sector is emerging as a crucial "power-lifter" amidst global economic realignments, strengthening domestic resilience and expanding its international footprint. With significant investments in infrastructure and deep technology, India is poised to convert its digital scale into sustained leadership, leveraging its complex ecosystem for AI innovation and securing infrastructure sovereignty.

India is aggressively seeking trade deals to open markets for exporters and soften the blow of steep US tariffs, as efforts to secure an agreement with Washington remain elusive. And while a free trade agreement (FTA) with New Zealand added little to Indian export growth, it secured $20 billion in foreign investment, increased visa access and showed Washington that New Delhi is willing to compromise.

How has India explained the use of an American firm for fixing meetings with leaders in Washington?

Why has U.S. President Donald Trump moved to withdraw the U.S. from the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change? What will be the financial impact? What will it mean for international cooperation on climate change?

As global macro conditions shift, investors are rethinking asset allocation for 2026. Gurmeet Chadha of Complete Circle Consultants highlights constructive prospects for Indian equities, caution on silver, moderation in global AI-led trades, and potential outperformance in long-duration bonds, supported by fiscal strength and likely inclusion in the global bond index.

Bank holidays this week, January 12-18: Check full RBI schedule for holidays next week, which include the birthday of Swami Vivekananda, Makar Sankranti, Thiruvalluvar Day, Uzhavar Thirunal, and weekend off.

Mumbai consolidated its position as India's largest residential real estate market in 2025.