Enterprise AI Push: Microsoft launched “Microsoft Frontier Co” with $2.5bn and 6,000 staff to help large firms deploy tailored AI, aiming to turn pilots into measurable outcomes. Tech Regulation: India’s IT ministry plans to summon Meta over BBC-reported Instagram ads promoting child sexual abuse material, testing platform ad moderation and accountability. Cyber & Supply Chain: India probes a Tata Electronics data breach allegedly exposing Apple iPhone production secrets, raising stakes for electronics manufacturing security. Banking: Axis Bank reported strong Q1 performance with deposits up 18.2% YoY to ₹13.73 lakh crore, though CASA fell slightly sequentially. Industrial Expansion: Tata Steel plans FY27 capex of ~₹20,000 crore (60% in India) to expand capacity and upgrade technology. Consumer Demand: India’s FMCG leaders stayed upbeat for FY27 as input costs ease and rural demand improves, with Marico targeting 20%+ growth. Maritime & Blue Economy: Pakistan is prioritising port modernisation, ship recycling, and environmental sustainability with IMO cooperation. Trade Policy: Malaysia’s manufacturers urged the US to avoid blanket Section 301 forced-labour tariffs that could hit compliant exporters and disrupt supply chains. Local Business & Permits: Saudi Arabia exempted several activities (including fuel stations and many services) from 24-hour operating permit fees, reshaping night-time operating rules. Competition/Antitrust: The US DOJ secured major settlement terms with egg producers over alleged manipulation of an industry price benchmark, alongside new rules and food donations.