With the rampant change on the geopolitical front, there is a lot of uncertainty. The war in the Middle East has triggered a global supply shock. Many central bankers worldwide have taken a cautious approach to safeguard their economies against potential threats posed by geopolitical shocks.

Japan has been in the global economic lens for quite some time for a variety of reasons. With the move in the central bank movements, it is unique compared to other central bankers globally. Their decisions seem to be working out for their domestic economy for now, but with changes in global dynamics, it remains to be seen how much of their decision-making will pan out.

Cricket continues to dominate the scene, as expected. It holds an impressive 89% market share, generating ₹16,704 crore, which is up nearly 18% from 2024.