geopolitical risk

Mumbai, April 10 The rupee reversed initial gains and closed the day 32 paise lower at 92.83 against the US dollar on Friday, weighed down by risks from rising global tensions, particularly the US-Iran conflict.Forex traders said the rupee experienced high volatility as the deadline for the...

Mumbai, April 10 The rupee reversed initial gains and closed the day 17 paise lower at 92.68 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday, weighed down by risks from rising global tensions, particularly the US-Iran conflict.Forex traders said the rupee witnessed high volatility as the...

New Delhi, April 10 As the world scrambles to recover from the biggest energy shock in decades triggered by the West Asia conflict, India should be cautious about relying on traditional supply assumptions, particularly its proximity to the Middle East for sourcing oil and gas, ONGC Chairman and...

Manila, April 10 – The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has heightened global geopolitical risks and intensified downside risks for economic growth in developing Asia and the Pacific, according to a new report released by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Friday.The Asian Development...

Officials across the Gulf say the immediate relief comes from the reduced threat to civilian infrastructure, particularly desalination plants, power grids, and energy facilities in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. However, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz remains operationally complex despite the...

New Delhi, April 8 Crude oil prices plummeted by 18 percent to Rs 8,775 per barrel in futures trading on Wednesday, following an agreement between the US and Iran to a two-week ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, triggering heavy selling by traders as geopolitical risk vanished...

Mumbai, April 8 – The Reserve Bank of India maintained its key policy rate unchanged on Wednesday, adopting a cautious approach while assessing the impact of the six-week Iran conflict on energy supplies, inflation, and economic growth.The central bank's Monetary Policy Committee voted...

New Delhi, April 8 Aviation stocks soared on Wednesday morning trading following a sharp decline in crude oil prices after the US and Iran announced a two-week ceasefire.The easing of geopolitical tensions led to a sharp drop in Brent crude oil prices, which fell by 13% to $94.94 per barrel...

New Delhi, April 8 Crude oil prices plunged sharply on Wednesday, falling by 6 per cent to hit their lower circuit level in futures trading, as global benchmarks weakened following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), futures...

Washington, April 8 – Oil prices plummeted sharply after US President Donald Trump said he would pause planned military strikes against Iran for two weeks, easing fears of a wider conflict in the energy-rich Gulf region.US crude futures fell below $100 a barrel, reversing recent gains driven...

New Delhi, April 6 Precious metal prices in the domestic markets are expected to remain moderately bullish in the fiscal year 2026-27 as geopolitical tensions, trade war fears, and growing recession risks globally are likely to bolster demand for safe-haven assets, even as elevated interest...

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 domestic stock market is expected to remain volatile this week as investors track the Reserve Bank's monetary policy decision, key global macroeconomic data, and the impact of the West Asia conflict, analysts said.Movements in crude oil prices and foreign fund flows will...

New Delhi, April 5 Moody's Ratings has lowered India's economic growth estimates for the current fiscal year to 6% from the previously estimated 6.8%, citing the ongoing conflict in West Asia as a factor that will moderate growth and increase inflationary risks.In its credit opinion report on...

Washington, April 5 The war against Iran has begun to impact Americans, with Amazon announcing a fuel surcharge for its e-commerce deliveries and some airlines raising fees for checked baggage to offset higher fuel costs.The average price of gasoline in the US has increased to USD 4.09 per...

April 02, New Delhi: Global markets reacted negatively on Thursday as concerns about a potential war between Iran and other countries intensified following US President Donald Trump’s address.US stock futures fell by approximately 1.3%, while European futures declined by over 2%. In Asia, the...

New Delhi, April 2 Silver prices plunged by Rs 14,301 to Rs 2.29 lakh per kilogram in futures trading on Thursday amid renewed escalation signals from President Donald Trump regarding the Iran conflict, boosting the US dollar and putting downward pressure on precious metals.Ending a four-day...

New Delhi, April 1 Farm and construction equipment firm Escorts Kubota Ltd reported a 6.6 per cent increase in total tractor sales at 12,119 units in March 2026, compared to the same month last year.The company had sold a total of 11,374 units in March 2025, Escorts Kubota Ltd said in a...

Mumbai, March 30 The rupee breached the 95/USD mark on Monday in intra-day trading and settled at 94.78 (provisional) against the American currency after the escalation of the Iran war jolted global markets, fueling rupee volatility and risk-off sentiment.Forex traders said the USD/INR pair...

Mumbai, March 27 The pilots' group, ALPA India, on Friday urged the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the regulator, DGCA, to suspend flight operations into high-risk conflict zones until a centralized risk assessment is carried out amidst the escalating West Asia crisis.Highlighting the need for...