# 5189: West Asia crisis fails to slow deals, AI boom, EVs sale surges | MC Editor's Picks

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Podcast: [Moneycontrol Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/moneycontrol-podcast-471941)
Published: 2026-05-29T23:45:00+00:00
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Despite tensions in West Asia, business activity in India remains strong. Global investors are exploring fresh deals, India Inc has posted its strongest revenue growth in years, and rising fuel prices are pushing more buyers towards electric vehicles. At the same time, AI-driven demand is boosting global chipmakers, GCC hiring is becoming more skill-focused, and affluent Indians are increasingly using AI concierge apps for daily tasks. From monsoon worries and inflation risks to banking probes and tech-driven consumer trends, here’s a simple look at the biggest business developments shaping India right now. Tune in for all this and more on this episode of Editor’s Pick with Nalin Mehta.

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