geopolitical risk

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

India is unlikely to face any immediate disruptions in oil supplies despite the rising tensions around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, but higher crude prices and broader macroeconomic pressures are expected in the near term, according to officials and analysts.Indian refineries currently have...

New Delhi, March 1 Precious metal prices are likely to see a strong start to the week when trading resumes on Monday, as investors would rush for safe-haven assets amid global uncertainties following the escalating Middle East tensions, analysts said.President Donald Trump announced "major...

New Delhi, March 1 India is unlikely to face any immediate physical disruption in oil supplies despite escalating tensions around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, but higher crude prices and broader macroeconomic pressures are expected in the near term, officials and analysts said.Indian...

New Delhi, March 1 – India is expected to face volatility in oil prices and broader macroeconomic effects from the escalating Iran crisis, analysts said, adding that the country's oil supply chain does not yet face structural insecurity.Rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz – through which a...

New Delhi, March 1 Stock markets will react negatively on Monday due to the escalating crisis in the Middle East, and the impact on equities will depend on how long the conflict lasts, analysts said.The US and Israel attacked Iran on Saturday. Iranian state media confirmed early Sunday that...

New Delhi, March 1 With sufficient crude oil reserves to meet at least 10 days of needs and fuel stocks covering another 5-7 days, India is unlikely to face any immediate disruptions in oil supplies due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, officials said.Even as developments related to the...

With a joint attack by the US and Israel on Iran triggering a major military confrontation in the Middle East, Indian exporters on Saturday said that this is expected to increase transportation and insurance costs, potentially disrupting shipments to the US and Europe.They stated that any...

New Delhi, February 28 With a joint attack by the US and Israel on Iran triggering a major military confrontation in the Middle East, Indian exporters said on Saturday that this development is expected to increase transportation and insurance costs, potentially disrupting shipments to the US and...