Mark Patrick Lynn

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RT @DDIndialive: France is facing a wave of unrest that began as student protests over teacher shortages and ageing schools but has spiralled into nationwide riots, burning historic buildings and crippling businesses. The violence has triggered major economic losses and sharpened debate over immigration at home and abroad. Annu Kaushik explains Watch more on #TheEconomicBrief 🔗 #FranceRiots #FranceProtests #FranceCrisis @markplynn @AnnuKaushik253

RT @DDIndialive: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to Jamnagar highlights Washington’s push to work with Reliance on refining heavy Venezuelan crude. With Brent above $110 and U.S. diesel prices elevated before midterms, India’s complex refining power is becoming central to American energy strategy Watch more on #TheEconomicBrief 🔗 #IndiaUSRelations #MarcoRubio #RelianceIndustries @markplynn

RT @DDIndialive: As the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement comes into effect, let's take a look at how the deal benefits India. Firstly, there's duty-free access for 100% of Indian exports. This is a major and rare benefit. Most FTAs phase in tariff cuts over 5–15 years. Here, India gets full and immediate tariff elimination. Price competitiveness jumps instantly, especially in sectors where New Zealand previously charged duties. It is being described by industry bodies as Unconditional 100% elimination, Immediate duty-free access for all Indian goods, and a rare full-schedule liberalisation Watch more on #TheEconomicBrief 🔗 #IndiaNewZealandFTA #IndiaNZFTA #IndiaNewZealandTradeDeal @markplynn

RT @DDIndialive: Japan has emerged as India’s biggest FDI source this quarter, driven by a landmark Mitsubishi United Financial Group investment in Shriram Finance that pushed inflows to $5.71 billion. The deal signals Japan’s deeper shift into India’s financial sector and strengthens long‑term bilateral investment commitments. Annu Kaushik explains Watch more on #TheEconomicBrief 🔗 #Japan #India #FDI #JapanIndiaRelations @markplynn @AnnuKaushik253

RT @DDIndialive: The global energy market faces new uncertainty after Washington temporarily lifted sanctions on Russian diesel, opening the door to major fuel shipments from Moscow. The move has shocked European allies, angered Ukraine, and raised fresh questions over sanctions unity as the war grinds on Watch more on #TheEconomicBrief 🔗 #Trump #Russia #Diesel #UkraineWar @markplynn

RT @DDIndialive: The IMF has lifted India's GDP forecast for this year and the next as well to 7%. The IMF has explicitly cited four factors - strong domestic demand, strong services activity, favourable demographics, and continued structural reforms as reasons for India’s improved economic momentum and upgraded growth forecast Watch more on #TheEconomicBrief 🔗 #IndiaGDP #IMF #IndianEconomy @markplynn

RT @gsachdevajnu: Discussed the latest IMF World Economic Outlook, the Russia–US diesel deal, and the EU’s latest sanctions on Russia @DDIndia’s weekly programme The Economic Brief @markplynn Link:

RT @DDIndialive: The World Bank has lifted India's FY27 growth to 7.1% based on stronger than expected momentum in Q1, driven by robust domestic demand, strong exports, and elevated industrial and services activity Watch more on #TheEconomicBrief 🔗 #IndiaEconomy #IndiaGDP #GDPGrowth @RajivKumar1 @markplynn

RT @DDIndialive: Saudi Aramco chief Amin Nasser has issued his starkest warning yet on the global oil system, saying inventories have been drained to “scarily thin” levels after months of Iran war disruptions. Markets exposed to new shocks will complicate geopolitics worldwide. Watch more on #TheEconomicBrief 🔗 #IranWar #OilCrisis #SaudiAramco @markplynn

RT @DDIndialive: #WATCH | India’s maritime capabilities are undergoing a major transformation, with the Navy evolving into a “builder’s Navy” driven by indigenous technology and faster warship construction. Speaking to DD India, Commodore Anil Jai Singh (Retd.) highlighted the induction of 18 ships, the vision of Sagar and Mahasagar, maritime security, and India’s growing role in the Indo-Pacific. listen in:🔗 @markplynn #IndianNavy #Defence #MaritimeSecurity #IndoPacific

RT @DDIndialive: #Headlines | DD India Live 🔹INS Surya hull unveiled 🔹Security tightened around ECI 🔹Houthis claim attack on Riyadh 🔹India condemns attack on MV Royad Mammadov 🔹 Physics Nobel for Francis Haizen 🔗 @markplynn

RT @DDIndialive: Former diplomat Ambassador Manjeev Puri says India-Switzerland ties are gaining momentum, with trade, mobility, investment, technology and innovation emerging as key areas of cooperation. He also highlights the potential for deeper collaboration in AI, digital technology, nuclear energy and defence. Pasted markdown Pasted markdown #IndiaSwitzerland #Trade #Technology #Investment

RT @DDIndialive: #WATCH | 🇮🇳🇨🇭 One year of the India-EFTA TEPA marks a new chapter in #India-#Switzerland ties, driving trade, investment, innovation and job creation. Speaking to DD India, Ambassador of India to Switzerland and Liechtenstein Mridul Kumar highlights growing Swiss interest in India, with 40+ CEOs joining the India-EFTA Prosperity Summit and deeper collaboration in technology, skills and R&D. ➡️🔗 @IndiainSwiss @markplynn

RT @DDIndialive: Sri Lanka’s strategic location along the East-West maritime corridor makes it a key hub for global trade and the Indian Ocean region. Experts say stronger India-Sri Lanka cooperation can boost maritime security and opportunities across the blue economy, logistics and related sectors. Watch more on #TheEconomicBrief 🔗 #SriLanka #IndiaSriLanka #IndianOcean #BlueEconomy @markplynn

RT @DDIndialive: India is targeting 600 million tonnes of steel-making capacity by 2047 under its draft National Steel Policy, nearly tripling the current capacity of around 220 million tonnes. The policy also focuses on decarbonisation, raw material security and technology upgrades, with a proposed ₹5,000 crore scheme to support small steel producers. Watch more on #TheEconomicBrief 🔗 #Steel #NationalSteelPolicy #ViksitBharat2047 #IndianEconomy #SteelIndustry @markplynn

RT @DDIndialive: A boardroom battle at Bombay House has escalated into a three‑front crisis for Tata Sons — a disputed chairman’s vote, an impatient regulator, and a key shareholder unable to meet. Together, they’ve pushed India’s most influential conglomerate into unprecedented uncertainty Watch more on #TheEconomicBrief 🔗 #TataSons #NoelTata #NChadrasekharan #TataTrusts #TataGroup @markplynn

RT @DDIndialive: US–Denmark–Greenland security pact has ended months of tension, during which the US had made an active attempt to acquire the large Arctic Island. This is largely a security and economic restictions pact. It updates and expands 1951 defence pact Watch more on #TheEconomicBrief 🔗 #Greenland #GreenlandDeal #Arctic @markplynn

RT @DDIndialive: The United States has intensified pressure on Iran’s aviation sector, warning foreign airports, insurers and service providers that supporting Iranian carriers could trigger sanctions. The move threatens to isolate Iran’s airlines, disrupt regional routes and reshape global aviation patterns Watch more on #TheEconomicBrief 🔗 #Iran #IranAirlines #IranAir @markplynn

RT @DDIndialive: Artificial intelligence is now a major source of India’s new wealth, with Hurun adding a standalone AI category featuring 19 entrants worth 3.07 lakh crore rupees. Most are first-time entrants, reflecting booming fortunes across data centres, chips, AI models and emerging applications. Annu Kaushik reports Watch more on #TheEconomicBrief 🔗 #HurunRichList #HurunIndiaRichList #AI #AIWealth #ArtificialIntelligence @markplynn @AnnuKaushik253

RT @DDIndialive: Finance Ministry issues clear, multi-point clarification on UPI charges; UPI remains free for consumers; almost all transactions stay unaffected Watch more on #TheEconomicBrief 🔗 @markplynn #UPI #MDR #UPIRules