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Finance Bloomberg Delays India's Sovereign Bond Index Inclusion as Market Reforms Need Further Testing
Bloomberg Index Services has delayed the inclusion of India's sovereign bonds in its global bond indices, saying recent market reforms need more time to be tested in practice. The delay is a negative for bond markets, as inclusion would have driven fund flows from several passive bond funds globally.
Commodities Kharif Sowing Slumps 23% as Delayed Monsoon Hits India's Key Crops; Reservoir Storage at 26%
Kharif sowing in India has slumped 23% to 182.72 lakh hectares as of June 25, 2026, compared to 236.46 lakh hectares a year ago, due to a delayed and deficient southwest monsoon. Key reservoirs are at 26.37% of full capacity, with 29 reservoirs below 50% of normal storage. Paddy acreage fell 25.17%, pulses 30.47%, and oilseeds 53.33%, raising concerns for agricultural output.
Logistics Dali Trial Postponed Amid Settlements in Bridge Collapse Case
The civil trial concerning the Dali ship incident and the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge has been postponed due to last-minute settlements. The trial delay follows a $2.25bn settlement and ongoing legal discussions.