New Delhi, March 9 Equity investors have lost approximately ₹22.40 lakh crore since the start of the conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran, which has rattled stock markets, driving down the BSE Sensex by 4.6 per cent.The US and Israel launched military strikes on Iran on February 28...
Mumbai, March 9 – The Sensex and Nifty indices plunged by nearly 2% on Monday, as soaring crude oil prices and weak global trends due to the worsening situation in West Asia triggered a sharp sell-off in the stock market.In addition, the continued exodus of foreign funds and the weakening of...
New Delhi, March 9 – India currently has a total storage capacity for crude oil and petroleum products of 74 days, which can help mitigate disruptions in case of adverse situations such as geopolitical conflicts, the Parliament was informed on Monday."The government has established Strategic...
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Mumbai, March 9 The Sensex and Nifty benchmark indices plunged by nearly 2% on Monday as soaring crude oil prices and weak global trends due to the worsening situation in the Middle East triggered a sharp sell-off in the stock market.Besides, the continued exodus of foreign funds and the...
New Delhi, March 8 Gold prices are expected to remain volatile next week as investors monitor geopolitical developments in the Middle East and key macroeconomic data releases that could shape sentiment in the domestic market, analysts said."Attention will again be focused on developments in...
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New Delhi, March 8 Foreign investors withdrew ₹21,000 crore (approximately $2.3 billion) from Indian equities over the last four trading sessions amid deteriorating global risk sentiment triggered by the West Asia crisis.The latest sell-off comes after foreign portfolio investors (FPIs)...
New Delhi, March 7 – Following the US granting a temporary 30-day waiver allowing continued imports of Russian crude oil, India asserted on Saturday that its energy policy is determined by national interest and economic pragmatism, rather than external permissions.Responding to Washington's...
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Kuala Lumpur, March 7 – Malaysia has recently held phone conversations with several Middle Eastern leaders, urging peaceful approaches and restraint to ease rising tensions in the region.Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said in several posts on social media on Saturday that Malaysia's...
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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...
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...
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New Delhi, March 5 The estimated average Brent crude price of USD 63/bbl for 2026 is unlikely to see a significant increase, as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz would be temporary, and the global oil market oversupply should limit price increases, Fitch Ratings said.Fitch said that while...
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New Delhi, March 5 – Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, expressed concern over the escalating tensions in West Asia and their potential impact on India on Thursday, stating that the country’s energy security is at risk and calling for decisive leadership in the face of...
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Cape Town, March 4 – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa called on Wednesday for greater energy integration across Africa to strengthen the continent's security and diversification as global markets face heightened volatility.Speaking at the Africa Energy Indaba 2026 in Cape Town...
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Mumbai, March 4 Indian government bond yields rose to nearly a three-week high on Wednesday afternoon, tracking a sharp increase in global crude oil prices amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.The yield on the benchmark 10-year government security rose to 6.7112 percent, its highest...
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New Delhi, March 3 The government has set up an inter-ministerial group to monitor developments in West Asia on a daily basis and assess potential vulnerabilities in shipping, logistics, exports, and critical imports, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday.Exporters have...
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New Delhi, March 3 India on Tuesday advised its nationals in Iran to exercise extreme caution and remain indoors as much as possible, given the deteriorating security situation in the Persian Gulf nation due to recent military strikes by the US and Israel."In light of the evolving situation...
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New Delhi, March 2 Precious metal prices soared by up to 12 per cent in the national capital on Monday, with silver reaching Rs 3 lakh per kilogram, while gold nearing Rs 1.73 lakh per 10 grams as investors flocked to safe-haven assets following an escalation of hostilities in the Middle East...
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New Delhi, March 2 The government held discussions with exporters and logistics players on Monday to assess the impact of escalating tensions in the West Asian region on India's trade and assured all measures to mitigate any disruptions.The US and Israel jointly launched military strikes on...
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Mumbai, March 2 The rupee saw a steep loss of 42 paise to settle at 91.50 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday after intensified US and Israeli attacks on Iran worldwide increased risk aversion, driving up crude oil prices and increasing demand for the American currency.Massive...
New Delhi, March 2 Precious metal prices jumped 4 per cent in futures trading on Monday, with silver soaring to Rs 2.93 lakh per kilogram and gold climbing to near Rs 1.68 lakh per 10 grams, tracking strong demand in international markets.Analysts said investors rushed to safe-haven assets...