11:11 | Oil price outlook softens; World Bank lifts India growth view; key state polls underway in India

In this edition of 11:11, we track easing oil price expectations from Goldman Sachs amid a fragile US-Iran ceasefire, and a growth upgrade for India by the World Bank. Meanwhile, all eyes are on key Assembly elections across Keralam, Assam, and Puducherry.

Goldman Sachs lowers second-quarter 2026 oil price forecasts

Goldman Sachs trimmed its second‑quarter 2026 forecasts for Brent and US crude to $90 and $87 a barrel, respectively, late on Wednesday after the US and Iran agreed on a two-week ceasefire.

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Iran's 10-point ceasefire plan differs from the one agreed by US, says White House official

A US official stated on Wednesday that the White House's agreement to halt the conflict differs from Iran's 10-point ceasefire plan, the AFP reported.

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US military will remain deployed in Iran until 'real agreement' is reached, says Trump

US President Donald Trump said the US military deployed near Iran would remain stationed in the area until a "real agreement" is reached. The remarks came as the US entered a fragile two-week ceasefire with Tehran.

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World Bank ups India's FY27 GDP growth projections to 6.6%

The World Bank on Wednesday marginally raised India's growth projections for the 2026-27 fiscal to 6.6% and said that although GST rate cuts would boost consumer demand in the initial months of the fiscal, headwinds from the West Asia crisis could dent growth.

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Assembly Elections 2026 Voting Live Updates

Polling began on Thursday, April 9, for the Assembly Elections 2026 in Keralam, Assam, and the Union Territory of Puducherry, with more than 5.3 crore voters expected to cast their ballots to determine the next governments.

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Rupee weakens marginally against dollar: Key triggers to watch

The Indian rupee opened slightly weaker on Thursday (April 9), tracking a cautious global mood as uncertainty around the West Asia ceasefire weighed on risk sentiment and pushed crude oil prices higher.

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A $40 billion fund manager advises investors to deploy money in the market

Shreyash Devalkar, Head of Equity, Axis Mutual Fund, which manages funds worth $39.74 billion at the end of March 2026 quarter, said investors can continue deploying funds with a long-term view.

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Here's how two major foreign brokerages are positioning themselves in auto stocks

Shares of auto companies are in focus in trade on Thursday, April 9. Auto stocks had declined nearly 17% between February 26 and March 30, but have since recovered around 9%. Brokerage firm BofA Securities has upgraded Bajaj Auto to a 'Buy' rating.

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JPMorgan bets on two power names as set up 'favourable' for three to four years

Brokerage firm JPMorgan, in its latest note on Thursday, April 9, has initiated coverage on three power stocks, two of which it is bullish on, and is "neutral" on the third.

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Here's why Honasa Consumer shares jumped up to 11% on Thursday before cooling off

Shares of Honasa Consumer Ltd. pared its intraday gains on Thursday, April 9, having gained as much as 11% in reaction to its fourth quarter business update. The company said it delivered a strong performance in the fourth quarter of the financial year 2026.

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Mumbai to get real-time hospital bed dashboard; BMC aims to cut emergency delays

In a city where medical emergencies often become a race against time, finding an available hospital bed remains a critical challenge. Mumbai's civic body is now looking to ease that pressure with a system that will provide real-time information to citizens before they even leave home.

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