The Delhi Capitals successfully chased 210 runs against the Punjab Kings in Match 55 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala, on Monday, which was the highest successful chase in the history of the IPL with six balls remaining.

An outstanding performance from captain Axar Patel, an aggressive innings from David Miller, and a courageous late cameo from IPL rookie Madhav Tiwari. After suffering early setbacks at 14/2 and later 138/5, Delhi Capitals rallied to defeat 211.

The pursuit got off to a bad start. In 2015, South Africa defeated India in Dharamsala’s previous highest successful T20 chase with 200 runs. Chennai Super Kings’ 193 against Kings XI Punjab in the 2010 IPL established the record. Arshdeep Singh’s opening over for PBKS gave up just six runs, even though he had a boundary edge, indicating that the team’s starting bowlers were prepared to defend 210. The initial hit was swift. With a well-placed delivery that dislodged the middle stump from the ground, Shardul Thakur, in his first game of the year, bowled Abishek Porel.

Things went from bad to worse when KL Rahul top-edged a pull shot off Arshdeep, allowing Marco Jansen to sprint from first slip and make a beautiful diving catch in front of Prabhsimran Singh. After three overs, DC was under a lot of pressure at 14/2.

The mood was momentarily lifted by Sahil Parakh, who made his debut. He began his account with a six over long-off off Thakur after nearly getting out on his second ball against Yash Thakur and later added a boundary in a 20-run fourth over that also featured two fours from Tristan Stubbs.

However, in the third Power Play, Arshdeep came back to take Parakh out for 14 runs. Yuzvendra Chahal almost let a straightforward catch slip before taking it, as the hitter mistimed a ramp shot towards short fine leg.

After five overs, DC was at 38/3, but Axar and Stubbs started to form a strong combination. PBKS’s fielding, though, had a combination of highs and lows. Suryansh Shedge later misjudged Axar’s shot at deep square leg, and Arshdeep dropped Stubbs at long-on off Ben Dwarshuis. Finally, after a confusion, Stubbs was run out, and Cooper Connolly struck the bowler’s end with a hard, direct hit.

Miller then came into the game and, together with Axar, restarted the chase. After surrendering 15 wides in 13 overs, PBKS switched the ball because the dew had set in, making it slick. After scoring just 44 runs in his previous eight innings, with an average of 6. 3 runs, Axar finally found his groove.

When DC reached 113/4 after 12 overs, he blasted a six off Dwarshuis after hitting three straight boundaries off Marcus Stoinis to achieve a 28-ball fifty.

Miller kept DC’s hopes alive despite Arshdeep’s strong performance, which included allowing only five runs in the 15th over and finishing with 2/21. In a 15-run over, he hit Jansen for a six and a four before Ashutosh Sharma added another boundary. In an effort to prevent one of those boundaries, Chahal seemed to hurt his left shoulder and was unable to throw for the remainder of the innings.

In the 17th over, the game changed once more. Miller put DC in a better position by hitting two massive sixes against Jansen. But when he tried for his third six, he top-edged a pull stroke, and Prabhsimran dived to catch it close to short third.

However, the game had one more surprise. Madhav Tiwari, who made his IPL debut, maintained incredible composure in the face of adversity. He then collaborated with Ashutosh to hit 19 runs off Stoinis in the 18th over, following a boundary off a backward point. With 18 runs off just eight deliveries, Tiwari turned the tide and maintained DC’s position in the game.

Tiwari began the last two overs, which needed 17 runs, with another boundary before Ashutosh struck a six and was then dismissed. The momentum changed once more because of a no-ball boundary.

With a huge six, Auqib Nabi brought the chase to a conclusion, giving DC the highest successful IPL chase in Dharamsala and maintaining their playoff aspirations.

Brief scores:
Punjab Kings 210/5 in 20 overs (Shreyas Iyer 59 not out, Priyansh Arya 56; Madhav Tiwari2-40, Mitchell Starc 2-57)
Delhi Capitals 216/7 in 19 overs (Axar Patel 56, David Miller 51; Arshdeep Singh 2-21, Yash Thakur 2-55)

India’s economy has weathered global shocks and is expected to achieve the full year 2026-27 GDP growth rate of 6. 6%, with a real GDP growth of about 7. 2% in the fourth quarter of the previous fiscal year (Q4 FY26), according to an SBI Research study published on Monday,

For the previous fiscal year (FY26), GDP growth is expected to be around 7. 5%. The Indian economy has continued to expand at a robust rate despite the challenges facing the world. According to high-frequency activity data, economic activity remained robust despite a little fall in Q4.

“Positive signals from agricultural and non-agricultural activities continue to support robust rural consumption. According to Dr. Soumya Kanti Ghosh, Group Chief Economic Adviser at State Bank of India (SBI), urban consumption has been consistently increasing since the previous holiday season, thanks to fiscal stimulus.

The increase in bank credit from scheduled commercial banks (SCBs) increased to 16. 1% in FY26 from 11. 0% in FY25. The overall increase in credit was Rs 29. 5 lakh crore, but the increase in credit in the first half of the year was only Rs 5 lakh crore, with the remaining Rs 24. 5 lakh crore coming in the second half.

Credit continued to rise in the second half of fiscal year 26 as a result of increased government spending as a result of the Goods and Services Tax (GST). According to the report, the same trend is still continuing now, with a 16% increase in credit as of April 30, 2026.

“Nonetheless, we predict that credit growth will remain strong in the first half of FY27 and will slow in the second half due to the high base effect. The research predicted that credit will grow at 13–14% throughout the year.

Despite external shocks, particularly the West Asian crisis, it is anticipated that domestic consumption will continue to push GDP increase.

Additionally, the SBI report model predicts that a $10 increase in crude oil prices per barrel might increase inflation by 35–40 basis points, the current account deficit by 35 basis points, and GDP by 20–25 basis points.

The report predicted that India’s GDP will grow at 6. 6% in FY27, with an average oil price of roughly $100 per barrel, assuming that the oil price is about $105 per barrel in May.

In the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, Royal Challengers Bengaluru maintained composure during an exciting last-ball thriller to eliminate Mumbai Indians from the competition with an exciting two-wicket victory on Sunday at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium.

On a pitch that had given batters problems all night, RCB chased 167 and secured the victory on the last ball thanks to Krunal Pandya’s valiant 73 and an incredible late cameo from Bhuvneshwar Kumar.

The pursuit started off haphazardly. As Mumbai reduced RCB to 24/2, Devdutt Padikkal also fell cheaply while Deepak Chahar dealt a significant early blow by dismissing Virat Kohli for a golden duck in the very first over. Corbin Bosch then entered the game, taking out captain Rajat Patidar and leaving RCB in a precarious situation at 47/3 at the conclusion of the powerplay.

Mumbai seemed to be in charge at that point. The slow surface made it hard to play strokes, Bosch was bringing out awkward bounce, and Jasprit Bumrah was probing relentlessly. Krunal Pandya changed the course of the chase, even though Jacob Bethell made a cautious effort to steady the innings with a patient 27.

At first, Krunal absorbed pressure before gradually gaining control over the spinners. He repeatedly attacked the straight boundary, skillfully used the angles, and swept aggressively against Will Jacks and AM Ghazanfar. With Bethell, his clean six over wide long-on off Ghazanfar helped establish a vital fifty-run partnership and turn the tide in favor of RCB.

Krunal maintained the chase alive despite the fall of wickets all around him. Between throws, he kept falling to the ground as he fought through evident cramps in the final moments, but he didn’t stop his offensive. By planning his attack on Bosch and Ghazanfar, he made sure RCB stayed within striking distance of the goal.

But Mumbai continued to answer. Bosch’s outstanding spell (4-26) included a wicket maiden that took out Bethell before he later bowled Tim David and Jitesh Sharma out in consecutive balls. With only three runs allowed in Bumrah’s second-to-last over, it was just as outstanding, leaving RCB needing 15 runs from the last six deliveries.

Romario Shepherd received a free hit when Raj Bawa overstepped the first ball of the last over after it was too wide. However, just as Bengaluru appeared to be gaining the upper hand in the match, Bawa sacked Shepherd at the backward position, leaving RCB facing a loss.

Earlier in the evening, Bhuvneshwar had bowled a masterclass on a tough pitch, using intelligent variations in length and speed to dismiss Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav. He created the pivotal moment of the evening by using the bat.

Bhuvneshwar hit Bawa over deep cover for a beautiful six that flipped the game entirely after surviving a wide bouncer. He maintained composure even under extreme pressure and then pushed a single to leave two needed off the last ball.

Rasikh Salam Dar hammered the final ball past the bowler and raced back for the second run, diving home to seal a spectacular victory as the RCB team rejoiced.

Despite outstanding play from Bumrah, Chahar, and Bosch, the defeat brought Mumbai’s season to an end. The win for Bengaluru was characterized by Bhuvneshwar’s nerveless conclusion, Krunal’s bravery in the middle overs, and resilience, making it one of the games of the year.

Tilak Varma’s excellent recovery helped MI score 166/7 in the first innings. With a superb new-ball spell, Bhuvneshwar shredded through MI’s top order, taking the wickets of Ryan Rickelton, Rohit Sharma, and Suryakumar Yadav to leave Mumbai in disarray at 28/3.

With a cool 57 off 42 balls, Tilak then held the innings together, while Naman Dhir scored a crucial 47 in a vital partnership. Bhuvneshwar helped RCB battle back in the last few overs, limiting Mumbai to a competitive but manageable score on a challenging pitch, and he finished with amazing stats of 4/23.

Brief scores:
Mumbai Indians 166/7 in 20 overs (Tilak Varma 57, Naman Dhir 47; Bhuvneshwar Kumar 4-23, Romario Shepherd 1-18)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 167/8 in 20 overs (Krunal Pandya 73, Jacob Bethell 27; Corbin Bosch 4-26, Deepak Chahar 2-33)

In his first address after taking office as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) President C. Joseph Vijay expressed his gratitude to the public for their trust and vowed a corruption-free administration, transparent governance, women’s safety, and a welfare-oriented administration in an emotionally and politically charged speech.

Shortly after being sworn in at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, Vijay spoke to a large audience and stated that he came from humble beginnings and was not born into political privilege.

He started by saying hello to everyone who lives in my heart and then went on to describe his long journey from the film industry into politics. He said he knew hunger and poverty firsthand since his father was an assistant film director.

I don’t come from a royal political family. I’m one of you. I feel like your brother, your son, and your little sibling. You brought me to this place because you shared my sentiments, he explained.

In his first address as Chief Minister, the newly sworn-in Chief Minister broke down as he expressed his gratitude to the populace for supporting him during times of political assaults, humiliation, and criticism. The overwhelming public support, according to him, had turned C. Joseph Vijay from an individual into a bigger political reality.

Tamil Nadu has a debt burden of close to Rs 10 lakh crore, and Vijay acknowledged that the state is in a terrible financial situation. After thoroughly researching the administration from the inside, he claimed that the entire scope of the financial situation could be understood.

Before making any significant choices, he stated, “I will publish a white paper about the state’s financial situation. ” Vijay emphasized the mandate as a significant responsibility and promised that his administration would prioritize healthcare, road infrastructure, the supply of drinking water, the distribution of rations, the safety of women, and the eradication of narcotics.

All eight crore citizens of Tamil Nadu are my people, regardless of whether they are my friends or foes, he stated.

In a forceful message against corruption, Vijay pledged that under his leadership, not a single paisa of taxpayer cash would be misused.

Vijay will not make a mistake, and he will not tolerate any misconduct, he said.

In his statement to his political opponents, he also urged those who thought they could use political tricks to destabilize the government to give up such notions.

He emphasized that the area has just one center of authority.

Vijay stated that the new government is a fresh start for Tamil Nadu, and he ended his address by thanking women, young people, farmers, instructors, government workers, fishermen, children, alliance partners, and TVK members.

Jackie Shroff, a Bollywood Actor who is prepared for the release of his next film, The Great Grand Superhero, on May 29, believes that being healthy and active at an advanced age of life makes you a superhero.

He told that The Great Grand Superhero is making every kid’s wish come true. Being a superhero is if you maintain a youthful attitude and a strong spine up to age 90. The dreams of children should always be prioritized.

The Great Grand Superhero enters an environment that is both new and old, supported by Zee Studios and Amdavad Films.

With a distinct thrill of aliens, the film’s teaser, which was recently released, suggested a universe in which a child’s imagination elevates the bond between grandfather and grandson to new heights.

The character of Jackie Shroff is at the center of it, and it’s a welcome change from the norm.

The movie, which is directed by National Award winner Manish Saini, features a stellar cast that includes Prateik Smita Patil, Bhagyashree Dasani, Sharat Saxena, Mihir Godbole, Durgesh Kumar, Saharsh Shukla, Shivansh Chorge, and Kumar Saurabh. Meet me at the movies on May 29, 2026.

Jackie Shroff has been a Bollywood actor for more than forty years, as some readers may not know.

With Subhash Ghai‘s Hero, he made his acting debut.

Subash Ghai had recently commended Jackie Shroff, the star of his film “Hero,” and stated that he is still very proud of him.

Jackie was seen holding the poster for the 1983 film “Hero,” which marked the beginning of the actor’s career in the film industry, in a photo that Subhash had shared.

Later, the filmmaker posted on his social media account, “In my journey as a filmmaker I did my best to groom non actors raw actors n actors to shine on screen n I feel happy that they are still at their peak with audiences. However, some enter the orbit of their deserved success, while others retain the same affection and respect for the creator with whom they began (sic).

He then wrote about Jackie, saying, “N one of them is HERO who started as hero in Mukta arts n still remain as HERO for millions of people today. I’m always so proud of him, both as a man and as an actor.

According to industry sources, actor Dulquer Salmaan has stated that his next movie, “I’m Game,” directed by Nahas Hidhayath, will be the most fashionable of his career.

The movie, which has been filmed in over 100 sites throughout South India, is now in its post-production phase, according to sources. In April of this year, filming for the movie came to an end.

In April of this year, Dulquer Salmaan posted images of the device on the final day of filming on his X timeline, saying, “Wrap day smiles say it all. ” Can’t be happier after the ImGame picture shoot is finished and over! Appreciative of this trip… See you all on August 20.

According to individuals familiar with the actor, the film’s plot and setting had been created with a very modern and fashionable aesthetic. Furthermore, he said that one of the project’s defining characteristics was that the director Nahas Hidayath had specifically wanted to portray him in a fashionable new avatar.

The filmmakers released a poster of Dulquer Salmaan from the movie in February of this year to celebrate his 14 years in the industry.

After that, Dulquer Salmaan published a thank you note on his Instagram account. Today is the 14th anniversary of my career as an actor, he said. I appreciate each and every one of you! For the infinite love. To provide encouragement.

For a position in your hearts. To commemorate this accomplishment, I’ll be sharing a poster from my upcoming ! ImGame. This Onam, coming to a theater near you.

The film’s producers had only recently welcomed actress Kayadu Lohar into the movie’s crew in December of last year.

Kayadu Lohar is most famous for her role as one of the main female characters in director Ashwath Marimuthu’s Tamil film ‘Dragon’.

Then, on his Instagram page, director Nahas Hidhayath had stated, Adding sparkle to ImGame – thrilled to welcome the gorgeous KayaduLohar!.

The film has generated enormous excitement among movie enthusiasts and fans since the producers unveiled the first look poster of Dulquer Salmaan in the picture. In the initial poster, Dulquer was seen holding a pistol in a fashionable stance.

After the smash success of “RDX,” “I’m Game” is director Nahas Hidayath’s next project. In addition to the other main performers, the producers have published posters of them as well. The film has swiftly risen to the top of the list of the year’s most awaited releases.

The movie formally began production on May 3 of the previous year, as you may remember. The project’s key actors include Tamil actress Samyuktha Viswanathan as well as Antony Varghese, Mysskin, Kathir, and Parth Thiwari.

Anbariv Masters, who has previously collaborated on significant pan-Indian films like ‘Kabali’, the ‘KGF’ series, ‘Kaithi’, ‘Vikram’, ‘Leo’, and ‘Salaar’, is responsible for the stunt choreography in “I’m Game”. The Anbariv crew is reuniting with Nahas for this picture after the huge box office success of ‘RDX’.

“I’m Game,” which is produced by Dulquer Salmaan with Jom Verghese, has generated a lot of excitement since it will be Dulquer’s comeback to Malayalam film. Nahass Hidhayath wrote the tale of “I’m Game,” which is also Dulquer’s 40th film, while Sajeer Baba, Bilal Moidu, and Ismail Aboobacker created the screenplay.

Jimshi Khalid handled the film’s cinematography, and Chaman Chakko was responsible for the editing. The movie’s music is by Jakes Bejoy, who has generated a lot of excitement among movie enthusiasts and fans.

Deepak Parameshwaran created the production design, and Mashar Hamsa created the costumes for the movie.

In the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Friday, Finn Allen completed the task by blasting a stunning undefeated century off just 47 deliveries, giving  the Kolkata Knight Riders‘ spin trio strangled the Delhi Capitals batsmen into submission, giving the three-time champions a commanding eight-wicket victory.

With ten sixes and five fours, Allen’s outstanding innings helped the three-time winners complete a chase of 143 with 35 balls remaining and secure their fourth straight victory of the year. Cameron Green, who scored 33 not out in 27 balls, provided excellent support for him as the pair shared an unbroken 116-run partnership over 64 balls.

In contrast to the combined figures of 3-76 in 12 overs for KKR’s spinners—Anukul Roy, Sunil Narine, and Varun Chakaravarthy—which caused DC’s batting to collapse once more and finish at 142/8, Allen made sure that his team wouldn’t experience such misery by launching a ferocious attack on DC’s bowling attack, which made the target seem like an afterthought. KRR’s victory was a perfect team effort, as they were disciplined and merciless on the field, as well as explosive and dominating with the bat, earning them their fourth consecutive victory.

The KKR spinners’ slowdown was so effective that in overs 11–16, DC only managed to score 20 runs for the loss of two wickets. According to CricViz, this is the fewest runs scored in this specific period of any game in IPL 2026. Ashutosh Sharma’s late 28-ball 39 helped DC reach 140, but the batting problems persisted for the hosts, with Kartik Tyagi excelling in the back end to grab 2-25.

KKR chose to bowl first, but as the duo smashed eight boundaries in 4. 5 overs, Nissanka wasted little time in punishing anything loose with authority, while KL Rahul looked equally assured at the other end.

Finally, KKR made their first breakthrough when Rahul misjudged a slog off Tyagi and was caught by mid-on. Nissanka maintained to effortlessly hit boundaries with precision after DC finished power-play at 55/1, scoring his fifty in 29 deliveries. On the other hand, though, KKR kept scoring points. Nitish Rana, who formerly played for them, was trapped by a well-disguised short ball from Cameron Green and gloved to short fine leg.

Following Sameer Rizvi’s slog-sweep against Sunil Narine to deep mid-wicket, Nissanka was stumped on the very next ball after reaching his half century – Roy’s wide enticed him down the pitch, and Angkrish Raghuvanshi pulled the bails in a flash. After two more deliveries, Roy sent Tristan Stubbs through the gate to lower DC’s score to 89/5 in 10. 5 overs.

The middle-over squeeze was suffocating. Delhi’s 45 runs and four wickets lost between overs 7 and 14 were the fewest in any middle over this year. Due to the lack of room provided by Narine and Chakaravarthy, Axar Patel and Ashutosh found it extremely difficult to obtain boundaries.

Chakaravarthy’s last over turned out to be costly, just as it seemed like KKR was on track to win without question. Ashutosh plundered 16 runs from the 17th over after slicing two fours in a row after releasing him for a six into the sightscreen.

Even as Axar’s lean run continued by pulling to mid-wicket off Vaibhav Arora, Ashutosh’s counterattack at least gave DC’s total some semblance of respectability. But Tyagi answered with an excellent last over, taking Ashutosh and seeing Mitchell Starc get out in the space of only three runs to hold DC under 150.

From the very first ball, KKR got off to a strong start with Allen driving and whipping Mitchell Starc for boundaries. Although DC momentarily stopped KKR’s advance, Allen had other ideas. Angkrish Raghuvanshi attempted a sweep off Axar, but the ball rolled off his gloves to hit the stumps. Meanwhile, captain Ajinkya Rahane’s stay came to an end with a bizarre run-out at the non-striker’s end as Starc’s outstretched hand made contact with the ball before it rolled onto the stumps.

Once Green arrived to steady the innings, Allen simply refused to be contained. He executed a scoop off Starc over fine leg with such ease and command that he reached his fifty off 32 balls by cutting, sweeping, and thumping.

Kuldeep Yadav was sent out repeatedly during the middle overs, which were decisively dominated by KKR. Green hit a massive six over deep mid-wicket off the same bowler, and Allen pulled him over deep mid-wicket before smashing him right down the ground. Allen hit three straight sixes off the leg-spinner in the 13th over—two over long-off and one with a powerful pull through deep mid-wicket—before getting into the 90s with another massive maximum off Kuldeep, and Vipraj Nigam suffered the worst of the punishment.

Appropriately, Allen brought the chase to a conclusion by hitting Mukesh Kumar for six over mid-wicket, earning his first IPL century in grand fashion. Allen enjoyed himself as he effectively and thoroughly closed the door on DC, securing another commanding victory for KKR. DC’s spinners gave up 102 runs in nine overs for a single wicket.

Brief scores:
Delhi Capitals 142/8 in 20 overs (Pathum Nissanka 50, Ashutosh Sharma 39; Kartik Tyagi 2-25, Anukul Roy 2-31)
Kolkata Knight Riders 147/2 in 14.2 overs (Finn Allen 100 not out, Cameron Green 33 not out; Axar Patel 1-27)

A new study asserts that India must not adopt a defensive mindset during this period since policy decisions, institutional decisions, and leadership decisions will determine the future of globalization, multilateralism, and geoeconomics.

In India Narrative, Nirupama Rao, a renowned Indian Foreign Service officer and former Indian Foreign Secretary, writes that “we have the capacity — economically, diplomatically, and intellectually — to influence that outcome. ”

“Not alone, of course, but as a crucial player,” she claims.

In her opinion, dialogues like the Asia Economic Dialogue are crucial because the “assumptions that underpinned global politics and economics for three decades after the end of the Cold War are shifting beneath our feet”.

Trade has become a strategic leverage, technology has become sovereign territory, finance has become an instrument of coercion, and supply chains have become battlefields, but geopolitics has entered the bloodstream of economics.

“For this reason, the topic at hand, Geoeconomics Beyond Globalization, is not rhetorical. Rao says, “It is diagnostic. ”

She discusses three main topics: the apparent instability of world economics and politics; whether multilateralism and globalization are actually declining or simply changing; and what this time signifies for India, “not as a passive observer, which we can never be, but as an active shaper of the emerging global order. ”

According to the study, the United States continues to hold the top position in terms of military and economic strength.

China has become a full-fledged economic and industrial superpower that is growing more and more self-assured and capable of projecting power and showing resilience.

The Global South is more vocal, middle powers have higher aspirations, and Russia is a military threat. The author stresses that this shift is intrinsically unstable.

She claims that economic policy is becoming more and more connected to strategic rivalry.

“Trade limitations, technology export controls, investment screening, sanctions—these tools, once thought to be primarily economic, are now instruments of geopolitical statecraft,” she notes.

The battle between the major powers is not simply over markets; it is also for dominance in technology, control over supply chains, and normative influence, she continues.

“Historically, India has considered multilateralism to be a practical necessity rather than an abstract concept. ” Developing countries gain voice and influence through rules-based collaboration. As a result, the report concludes that reform, not desertion, should be our guiding principle.

Currently, India is in a unique situation. It is a significant developing economy with worldwide ambitions; It continues to be trusted by developing nations.

“It retains strategic independence while taking part in Western-led projects. It boasts a developing diplomatic impact, technological aptitude, and demographic vigor. Although India can influence the course of world turmoil, it cannot regulate it. It’s more than a middle power, in my opinion; it’s a vital nation. As a result, Rao emphasizes that there is both an opportunity and a responsibility in this scenario.

Despite the rapidly changing geopolitical environment, economists said on Friday that they don’t anticipate the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) monetary policy committee to be in any hurry to restrict policy.

Last month, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra stated that Central Bank is keeping a close eye on the repercussions of the West Asia war and would not commit to a specific course for future policy rates.

He made it clear that the central bank was not in a hurry to change interest rates. He said that we are in a wait-and-see mode.

In contrast to a mild 2. 1% in FY26, India’s April inflation is predicted to increase to 3. 9% YoY from 3. 4% the previous month, approaching the center of the target range, according to Radhika Rao, Senior Economist and Executive Director at DBS Bank, India.

Food inflation is predicted to have increased from 3. 7% to 4. 5%, reversing last year’s sluggish trend, as a result of chosen perishable items like tomatoes, eggs, cereals, and edible oils, as well as sporadic rains in certain areas, which made the problem worse.

However, aided by a decline in precious metal prices, core inflation is predicted to be steady and moderate at 3. 4%. “Transport inflation due to ATF prices and services in the restaurant and hospitality industry should also capture indications of an updrift (commercial cooking gas price adjustments),” said Rao.

As pump fuel prices remain constant, the overall effect of rising world oil prices has not yet trickled down to retail inflation. El Nino trends and their influence on monsoon strength will also be monitored by markets.

The economist said that the impact of rising commodity prices and a weak rupee on imported costs is likely to be more evident in the WPI index, which had already surpassed retail inflation in March and is predicted to continue the upward trend in April as well.

With a neutral approach, the RBI maintained the repo rate at 5. 25% during its April meeting. Assocham had applauded the measured action taken to improve the macroeconomic environment’s stability, noting that it supports growth momentum and maintains price stability.

As the RBI has also identified El Nino as a risk to inflation and predicted GDP growth of 6. 9% and inflation of 4. 6%, Madan Sabnavis, Chief Economist at the Bank of Baroda, noted a lower possibility of additional rate reductions.

Mitchell Marsh and captain Rishabh Pant each contributed an explosive half-century before the bowlers of Lucknow Super Giants maintained their composure to help the team withstand a late onslaught from Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and win a thrilling nine-run victory in a rain-shortened 19-over-a-side IPL match on Thursday at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

Asked to bat first, LSG amassed a formidable 209/3, thanks to a scorching century from Marsh and some excellent strikes from Pant and Nicholas Pooran, before limiting RCB to 203/6 despite a valiant counterattack from Rajat Patidar, Tim David, and Romario Shepherd.

After a challenging streak, the LSG camp had cause to grin again thanks to the victory, as their bowlers kept their composure in the final overs to defend the updated DLS score of 213.

The chase for RCB got off to a bad start when Mohammed Shami bowled Jacob Bethell out in the first over, and Prince Yadav then delivered a gem to knock Virat Kohli out for a two-ball duck, bringing the visitors down to 9/2.

With a quick partnership, Devdutt Padikkal and captain Rajat Patidar stabilized the innings. Padikkal’s 34 from 25 balls was a blend of refinement and aggressiveness, while Patidar executed a measured attack to maintain RCB in the game, particularly against spin.

Patidar, with a flurry of boundaries and massive sixes, took on Digvesh Singh Rathi and Mayank Yadav, reaching a 29-ball fifty in spectacular fashion. As RCB reached the 100-run threshold in the 10th over, the pair gained momentum throughout the middle overs. But Prince Yadav and Shahbaz Ahmed responded powerfully for LSG. Prior to dismissing Jitesh Sharma cheaply in the same over, Prince took out Padikkal with a return catch. In a game full of three fours and six sixes, Shahbaz then pulled off the important turning point by getting Patidar caught at long-off for a thrilling 61 off 31 balls.

As the equation grew more complicated, Tim David launched a ferocious counterattack. After striking back-to-back sixes against Mayank Yadav, the Australian hit another massive blow against Shahbaz to bring RCB back into the game. Shahbaz’s beautiful catch at backward point caught him off guard after his 40 off only 17 deliveries momentarily shifted the course of the game.

Romario Shepherd and Krunal Pandya hit boundaries and sixes against Shami and Prince Yadav, keeping RCB in the game until the very last over. Digvesh Singh Rathi, however, maintained his composure in the face of a boundary and a wide in the final over, as LSG secured a thrilling nine-run victory despite requiring 28 runs.

After being given the opportunity to bat first, LSG put on one of their greatest batting performances of the year. With a strong knock at the top, Pant rediscovered his touch, while Mitchell Marsh gave them early momentum with an aggressive performance.

With daring stroke play that dismantled pace and spin, the pair controlled the Power-play and kept up the scoring pace throughout the middle overs. Pant was able to accelerate brilliantly, find boundaries at will, and rotate strike effectively because of Marsh’s clean hitting, which laid the groundwork.

With a brief cameo, Nicholas Pooran then put the finishing touch, making sure LSG exceeded the 200-run threshold in the shortened game. On a pitch that favored batting, the RCB bowlers had trouble maintaining control, with just a few interruptions in LSG’s relentless onslaught.

Despite Patidar and David’s threat of a stunning chase, LSG’s bowlers made crucial breakthroughs at crucial times, and Digvesh Rathi successfully defended 20 in the last over, earning the home team a vital win.

Brief scores:
Lucknow Super Giants 209/3 in 19 overs (Mitchell Marsh 111, Nicholas Pooran 38, Rishabh Pant 32; Krunal Pandya 1-31)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 203/6 in 19 overs (Rajat Patidar 61, Tim David 40; Prince Yadav 3-33, Shahbaz Ahmed 2-33)