Daily Current Affairs – March 29, 2026

Nations are discussing an extension for the e-commerce moratorium. India may end its opposition to prolonging the agreement. The US seeks a permanent ban on tariffs for digital trade. Businesses need predictability for cross-border digital commerce. This WTO meeting is a crucial test for the organization's relevance amid global trade challenges.

India's economic growth forecast of 7-7.4% for 2026-27 faces considerable downside risk due to the West Asia conflict, according to Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran. The ongoing war threatens inflation, fiscal deficit, and external balances, necessitating reprioritized spending and enhanced preparedness.

The spike in food prices has emerged as a major concern for the public. A long-standing welfare architecture in Kerala has attempted to cushion the effects of inflation, especially for the vulnerable. However, a few experts have raised doubts about the effectiveness of the State government’s market intervention measures

Indian stock markets will trade for only three days this week. This shortened trading period, combined with settlement holidays, is expected to increase market volatility. Investors should be aware of potential deferred reactions to global events. Nifty IT shows resilience, while PSU banks are in a corrective phase.

Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) offloaded domestic equities worth Rs 1,13,810 crore in March, extending their selling trends amid the Iran-Israel war. So far, this year, they have offloaded Indian shares worth Rs 1,27,157 crore.

Bank holidays next week, 30 March – 5 April: Banks will be closed in different areas of India due to Mahavir Jayanti, Good Friday and more occasions. Take a look at RBI Bank Holiday calendar.

Find out whether banks in India will be closed today, 28 March, which is the second Saturday of the month. Since, all banks follow a holiday schedule set by India's apex monetary institution, check RBI's holiday calendar here.

Navneet Kaur celebrates her Player of the Year award, crediting teammates and looking ahead to upcoming international tournaments