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Artificial intelligence complicates economic assessments for central banks globally. The technology simultaneously boosts demand and expands future supply potential. Policymakers face an unusually complex environment as AI impacts investment and trade. Distinguishing AI-driven growth from overheating economies presents a key challenge. Monetary policy misjudgements risk increasing as economies adjust to AI expansion.

VST Industries shares fell over 4% on Wednesday after reporting a 25% YoY drop in Q1 FY27 net profit to Rs 42 crore and a 13% drop in revenue. The cigarette maker cited higher tax incidence, weak operating margins, and Middle East geopolitical tensions as key drag factors on performance.