global slowdown: Two Sharp with ET: World Bank flags slowest growth since 2008; India to tighten grip on q-comm – The Economic Times Video

In today’s edition of Two Sharp with ET, Nisha Poddar breaks down the two biggest updates in the world of business today. The World Bank has slashed its global growth forecast to 2.3% for 2025 — the slowest pace since 2008 — citing rising trade tensions driven by Trump-era tariffs and policy uncertainty. Meanwhile, in India, the government is stepping up scrutiny of the booming quick commerce sector. The FSSAI will lead surprise inspections of dark stores amid mounting food safety concerns and complaints about unhygienic conditions. Top players like Blinkit, Swiggy, and Zomato are under the scanner. With more users and orders, the government is tightening oversight on both food safety and misleading digital practices

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