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1. India gets access to Claude Mythos AI model as Anthropic expands the initiative

India has gained access to Claude Mythos Preview, an advanced AI model developed by Anthropic to detect and fix cybersecurity vulnerabilities, as part of a controlled global rollout. Indian public and private organisations in sectors such as finance and critical infrastructure are included. The model scans code to identify security flaws, with over 10,000 high or critical vulnerabilities detected globally by early partners. Access is restricted to entities meeting strict security criteria. The move comes amid concerns over vulnerabilities in India’s public digital systems. Regulators, including the RBI, are assessing risks, while experts say effective governance and response capacity will determine its impact.

2. Cabinet approves ₹10,000-crore ATF Price Stabilisation Fund for airlines

The government has approved a one-time budgetary support of up to ₹10,000 crore to create a Price Stabilisation Fund for aviation turbine fuel, offering relief to Indian airlines facing high fuel costs amid the West Asia crisis. The fund will provide interest-free advances to state-run oil companies to stabilise ATF prices when import-parity rates exceed a benchmark. Airlines must procure fuel through these firms under three-year agreements. The scheme includes a recovery mechanism when prices ease and will operate for up to 36 months. Rising ATF prices, now about ₹142 per litre, have significantly increased airline costs and fares.

3. Scale of financing required by India over the coming decades is unprecedented: SBI chief

India will require unprecedented financing over the coming decades, with incremental investment needs estimated at ₹200 lakh crore by 2030 and ₹450 lakh crore by 2047, according to SBI Chairman C S Setty. Investments will span infrastructure, manufacturing, energy transition, urban development, MSMEs and innovation. He said banks must evolve to support growth through wider financial inclusion, strong governance, risk management and integration of environmental, social and governance principles. The banking sector is expected to play a central role in mobilising savings and allocating capital. Despite global uncertainties, credit demand remains strong, with no significant impact from the West Asia conflict so far.

4. RBI’s rate-setting panel starts deliberations and a policy announcement on Friday

The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee has begun a three‑day meeting, with its decision due on June 5, amid expectations that the repo rate will remain unchanged at 5.25 per cent. Policymakers are assessing the impact of the West Asia conflict, rising energy prices, supply chain disruptions and a weakening rupee on inflation and growth. While retail inflation remains within the target band at 3.48 per cent, rising wholesale and fuel costs indicate emerging pressures. Experts expect the RBI to adopt a cautious stance, possibly raising inflation forecasts and trimming growth projections, while monitoring second‑round effects and maintaining flexibility in policy response.

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Published on June 4, 2026