Andhra Pradesh became India's top investment destination, securing 25.3% of all proposed investments in the first nine months of FY26, surpassing Odisha and Maharashtra, according to a Bank of Baroda report. Over half of India's proposed capital is now concentrated in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Maharashtra. Nationwide, investment announcements reached ₹26.6 lakh crore in the period.

Economic Policy and Business Development (EPBD), a Pakistan-based not-for-profit think tank, has flagged "manipulation" in Pakistan's reported 3.7% economic growth in Q1, The Express Tribune reported. It stated that the growth shows "methodological artefacts, deflator manipulation and import-led assembly activity," instead of genuine gains. It added the data reflects an "illusion of recovery".

Venezuela's oil exports have become paralysed as port captains have not received requests to authorise loaded ships to set sail amid the US' attack on the country, Reuters reported. Several vessels bound for destinations including the US and Asia have not set sail, while many have left empty. The US captured President Nicolas Maduro and his wife.

A woman from Mumbai's Nahur lost ₹3.86 lakh in a four-day online trading scam. The woman had recently joined a Telegram group floated as a stock market investment platform and made larger transfers, using multiple UPI IDs and bank accounts provided by the accused. She made initial small profits, but soon withdrawal requests went unanswered and she approached the police.

The US takeover of Venezuela's oil sector could potentially help India recover around $1 billion in long-pending dues, PTI reported, citing sources. The amount is owed to ONGC Videsh Ltd (OVL), which jointly operates Venezuela's San Cristobal oilfield. Production from the field, affected by sanctions on the country, could also increase to 80,000-1,00,000 bpd.

Venezuela has the world's largest oil reserves at 303 billion barrels, NDTV Profit reported citing US Energy Information Administration data. It is followed by Saudi Arabia with 258.6 billion barrels of oil reserves, Iran with nearly 208.6 billion barrels, Canada with 107.3 billion barrels and Iraq with 145 billion barrels. US recently attacked Venezuela and captured its President Nicolas Maduro.

The combined market capitalisation of seven out of the top ten most valued companies in India surged by ₹1.23 lakh crore last week, during which BSE benchmark Sensex gained 720.56 points. The market valuation of Reliance Industries, which led the pack, rose by ₹45,266.12 crore to ₹21,54,978.60 crore. SBI and Larsen & Toubro also saw a rise in their valuations.

Think tank Global Trade Research Initiative said US' military action against Venezuela is unlikely to have any significant economic or energy-related impact on India. Bilateral trade and investment ties deteriorated sharply due to US sanctions. Consequently, India’s trade exposure to Venezuela has shrunk considerably. India must proceed carefully by safeguarding its strategic autonomy, GTRI said.

PGIM India Mutual Fund Retirement Readiness Survey found that retirement has become the top financial priority for Indian families. However, readiness has sharply declined, as only 37% of survey respondents have a retirement plan today, compared to 67% in 2023. Around 42% expect to rely on spouses, children, or extended family in retirement. Whereas, money-related stress has jumped to 46%.

ICICI Prudential AMC's Chief Investment Officer S Naren said Indian markets were in "hibernation" in 2025 but could "outperform most markets in 2026". "We think at this point...the best way to invest would be in the form of asset allocation," he noted. "One can take a little bit of higher risk towards equity compared to...January 2025," he added.