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Moody's Ratings has identified Indian banks as highly exposed to Middle East crisis risks due to the nation's significant energy import dependence. Sustained high oil prices could pressure inflation, interest rates, and borrower cash flows, impacting loan quality. Despite these challenges, Indian banks possess adequate capital and provisioning buffers to absorb potential credit losses.

Lucknow Super Giants are poised for a leadership shake-up following two disappointing IPL seasons. Director of Cricket Tom Moody acknowledged captain Rishabh Pant's struggles with the pressure of leadership, hinting at a significant "reset" for the franchise. The team finished last this season, prompting a serious review of their entire setup.

Rishabh Pant's emotional thank you to fans after Lucknow Super Giants' disastrous IPL 2026 campaign has gone viral amid leadership change speculation. The team's bottom-place finish and Pant's struggles with captaincy and batting have intensified scrutiny, with the franchise reportedly considering major decisions.

Tom Moody highlighted Gujarat Titans' bowling predictability on flat pitches after their IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 loss to RCB. He noted their pace-heavy attack struggles without seam movement, unlike Sunrisers Hyderabad's batting on difficult surfaces. Gujarat's lack of slower-ball specialists and deceptive variations made them vulnerable, compounded by poor fielding.

Lucknow Super Giants are poised for a significant shake-up after a dismal IPL 2026 season. Global director Tom Moody acknowledged the team's failure to meet expectations, citing leadership challenges and hinting at major changes. Rishabh Pant's captaincy and batting form have come under scrutiny, with the franchise considering a complete reset to regain its competitive edge.

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Moody's chief economist Mark Zandi warns of a 40% recession risk in the US within a year, citing 'counterproductive policy choices' like tariffs and restrictive immigration. He suggests abandoning these policies, ending the Iran war, and letting the Fed maintain steady interest rates could avert a downturn, despite slowing job growth.

Lucknow Super Giants finished bottom of the IPL 2026 table after another disappointing season marked by inconsistency, middle-order collapses and poor bowling. Injuries and the absence of Wanindu Hasaranga hurt team balance badly. Rishabh Pant and Nicholas Pooran underperformed, while Josh Inglis and Mitchell Marsh were among the few positives for LSG.

Oil prices surged over 2% on Monday, driven by escalating Middle East tensions and stalled de-escalation efforts. Reports of a nuclear power plant attack and potential US military options against Iran further unsettled markets. Both Brent and WTI crude saw significant gains, continuing a sharp rally from the previous week.

In its latest study on emerging-market sovereigns, the agency notes that India has ranked among the more resilient economies since 2020, based on multiple indicators such as sovereign bond spreads, domestic yield movements, and exchange-rate stability.

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Lucknow Super Giants are struggling at the bottom of the IPL table, facing a six-match losing streak and needing to salvage pride. In contrast, Royal Challengers Bengaluru are performing strongly, sitting second with a consistent blend of batting and bowling. The match is expected to be a tactical battle on a slow Lucknow pitch.

Moody's has revised India's FY27 growth forecast down to 6% due to weaker consumer demand and slower industrial output, exacerbated by rising energy costs from the West Asia conflict. Higher import bills and subsidy spending will strain government finances. While strategic reserves offer short-term relief, persistent high energy prices could widen the trade deficit and impact inflation.

Lucknow Super Giants face a significant blow as star all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga is out of IPL 2026 due to injury. South African spinner George Linde is the likely replacement. Despite this setback, LSG secured a thrilling last-ball victory against KKR, with Ayush Badoni and Mukul Choudhary starring in the chase.

Lucknow Super Giants strategists Kane Williamson and Tom Moody share insights on modern T20 cricket. They discuss player development beyond the short IPL window. The conversation touches on the challenges of all-format players and the impact of T20 on batting. The 'Impact Player' rule is also debated for its influence on the game and player development.

So far, not badly. High forex reserves & low inflation cushioned the first blows. GOI’s managed to avoid a crude oil supply shock. It all depends now, on when the conflict ends

What does this latest disruption mean for the growth prospects of Asian economies that are in large part dependent on oil and energy imports. Since the start of the Middle East conflict, passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz has been curtailed.

Moody's has also upgraded four Indian banks to Baa2 from Baa3 - the same level as the Indian government. The four lenders are State Bank of India, HDFC Bank, Exim Bank and Indian Railway Finance Corporation.

India's credit rating upgrade by Moody's is a reflection of the country's growth story, Niti Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar said today and expressed hope that other global agencies such as S&P and Fitch would follow suit.

The government's credit strength is an important input in Moody's deposit and debt ratings for financial institutions because it impacts Moody's assessment of the government's capacity to provide support lenders in times of stress.

Global ratings major Moody's Investors Service on Friday changed the outlook on India’s ratings to ‘negative’ from ‘stable’ citing rising risk of slowdown in economic growth as prospects of reforms in the medium term has dimmed while stress in the financial sector has increased.

Massimo Dutti's recent "tunic dress" over trousers sparked outrage in India, as it closely resembled the traditional kurta-churidar. Priced at Rs 12,000, the outfit drew criticism for cultural appropriation and a lack of acknowledgment of Indian craftsmanship. This incident highlights a recurring pattern of Western brands repackaging Indian designs without proper credit.