Weekly Current Affairs (20th April to 26th April 2025)

Weekly Current Affairs (20th April to 26th April 2025)

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Category : Business and economics Published on: April 27 2025

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  • US Fed Chief warns Trump's tariff policy may trigger inflation and economic slowdown.
  • WTO forecasts global trade decline in 2025–26 due to US-China tensions.
  • India’s smartphone exports reach an all-time high, led by the PLI scheme.
  • IAF takes part in Desert Flag-10 multinational exercise in UAE.
  • SBI Card and Tata Digital launched Tata Neu SBI Card with reward benefits.
  • India’s pharmaceutical exports exceeded $30 billion in FY 2024-25.
  • Centre imposes 12% safeguard duty to protect Indian steel industry.
  • Gold prices soared to a record $3,385.08 per ounce, driven by global growth concerns and a weaker dollar.
  • Air India to acquire Boeing planes originally meant for Chinese carriers.
  • LG Electronics pauses IPO plans for Indian unit due to lower expected valuation.
  • Poonawalla Fincorp and MobiKwik partner to offer instant personal loans via ZIP EMI.
  • Minors aged 10+ can now open and operate bank accounts independently: RBI.
  • Madhya Pradesh-based NBFC Finodaya Capital secures $2.5 million from White VC and others.
  • Bank of Baroda announces ESG policy and sets target to become net-zero by 2057.
  • RBI cancels the licence of Ajantha Urban Co-operative Bank, Aurangabad due to insufficient capital and earnings.
  • World Bank revises India’s 2025-26 GDP growth forecast to 6.3%.
  • BHIM app introduces UPI Circle feature with partial delegation.
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