Davos 2026 Kicks Off Amid Trade Tensions; IMF Lifts India Growth Forecast

• World Economic Forum in Davos begins with global political and policy risks, including Trump's tariff threats against the EU.
• IMF raises India's growth forecast to 7.3% for the current fiscal year and global growth outlook to 3.3% for 2026.
• Indian markets closed lower, with Sensex and Nifty falling after Q3 earnings; rupee weakened against the dollar.
• Ola Electric appoints Deepak Rastogi as new CFO after Harish Abichandani's resignation.
• Axis Bank CEO flags deposit mobilization pressure, while Indian IT leaders at Davos are optimistic about AI-led growth.

Why It Matters: Davos 2026 highlights global trade tensions and AI opportunities, with IMF boosting India's growth outlook.