current account deficit

Mumbai, April 10 The conflict in West Asia may impact India's remittance flow, as one-third of the inflows from the diaspora come from Gulf Cooperation Council countries, according to Crisil Ratings on Friday.The current account deficit can be adversely affected due to a reduction in the...

New Delhi, April 10 The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Friday projected India's GDP growth to remain "robust" at 6.9 per cent in the current fiscal, and rise to 7.3 per cent in the next fiscal, driven by strong domestic demand, and supported by easing financing conditions and lower US tariffs...

New Delhi, April 8 Investors' wealth swelled by ₹16.25 lakh crore on Wednesday, mirroring a sharp rally in the stock market where the BSE Sensex jumped nearly 4 per cent, after the US and Iran announced a two-week ceasefire.Rising for the fifth day in a row, the 30-share BSE Sensex jumped...

Kolkata, April 8 Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM), S Mahendra Dev, said on Wednesday that the Indian Rupee is expected to stabilize at the 92-93 level against the US dollar, and he expressed optimism that foreign investment flows will improve in the near...

Mumbai, April 7 The rupee depreciated by 17 paise to 93.07 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday, weighed down by continued withdrawal of foreign capital, a strong dollar, and higher crude oil prices amid a volatile geopolitical situation.Forex traders said the USD/INR pair remains...

Mumbai, April 6 The rupee gained 33 paise to 92.85 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, following the RBI's tightened rules to curb speculative positions, capping banks’ net open positions at USD 100 million, even as global developments continued to act as a risk.Forex traders said...

New Delhi, April 5 The country's gold imports rose by 28.73 per cent to USD 69 billion during April-February of the 2025-26 fiscal, due to the high prices of the precious metal, according to data from the Ministry of Commerce.Gold imports stood at USD 53.52 billion during April-February of the...

New Delhi, March 30 ICRA said on Monday that it estimates India's GDP growth to moderate to 6.5 per cent in 2026-27, from 7.6 per cent in the current fiscal year, due to the adverse impact of high energy prices and concerns about energy availability amid the West Asia conflict.The growth...

New Delhi, March 28 The near-term outlook remains uncertain, with external shocks, particularly the West Asia crisis, posing downside risks to growth through elevated input costs and potential supply disruptions, the Finance Ministry said in a report on Saturday.However, the report said...

New Delhi, March 25 S&P Global Ratings on Wednesday raised India's GDP growth forecast for the next fiscal to 7.1 per cent, with private consumption, investment, and exports being key drivers, but said that the conflict in the Middle East could strain the fiscal position due to higher energy...

New Delhi, March 20 The International Energy Agency (IEA) has advocated a set of immediate demand-side measures, including working from home, lower speed limits, and reduced air travel, to mitigate the impact of a historic global oil supply shock triggered by disruptions in the Middle East.Oil...

Mumbai, March 10 An escalating conflict in West Asia could pose downside risks to India's economic growth outlook if the conflict persists, according to a report by ICRA.The rating agency said it expects India's real GDP growth to be around 7.1 per cent in FY2027, slightly lower than the 7.6...

New Delhi, March 9 India could face an additional foreign currency outflow of USD 7-8 billion per month due to the surge in international energy prices, following the conflict in West Asia, raising concerns over inflation and the current account deficit, analysts said.While crude oil prices...

Mumbai, March 6 The rupee remained within a range throughout the session on Friday and closed 6 paise lower at 91.70 (provisional) against the US dollar, resisting pressure from inflated crude oil prices and suspected RBI intervention.According to forex experts, heavy selling in domestic...

New Delhi, March 6 India could face pressure on the rupee, higher inflation, and a widening current account deficit if the escalating Middle East conflict drives up energy prices and disrupts supplies, given its heavy dependence on crude and LNG imports from the region, according to Moody's...

New Delhi, March 5: Rising geopolitical tensions linked to the Iran conflict could significantly increase India's oil import bill and put pressure on the rupee, said former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant on Thursday.In a post on X, Amitabh Kant, who currently serves as a senior advisor to global...

Mumbai, March 5 Corporate earnings in India could face downside risks if the ongoing Iran conflict persists for more than a few weeks, as higher oil and gas prices threaten to weigh on the economy and markets, according to a report by Kotak Institutional Equities."We expect some downside risk...

According to Crisil Ratings, a prolonged war in the Middle East could adversely affect several Indian sectors with direct trade exposure to the region, including basmati rice, fertilizers, diamond polishing, airlines, and travel operators.The rating agency said that sectors dependent on...

New Delhi, March 4 Shares of oil marketing companies and paint manufacturers declined for the second consecutive day on Wednesday, as the deepening conflict in West Asia pushed crude oil prices higher.The stock of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd fell by 5.41 per cent, Bharat Petroleum...

Mumbai, March 4 Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty closed more than 1 per cent lower on Wednesday, in line with a weak trend in Asian markets as the conflict in West Asia intensified, driving up oil prices.Falling for the fourth consecutive session, the 30-share BSE Sensex plunged...