geopolitical tensions

New Delhi, March 16 India's merchandise exports decreased marginally by 0.81% year-on-year to $36.61 billion in February, and the trade deficit narrowed to $27.1 billion compared to the previous month.The impact of the West Asia crisis will be reflected in the March data, as the conflict began...

Moscow, March 16 – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Monday that the future of the nuclear non-proliferation regime is a matter of grave concern amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.In a message to participants of the Moscow Non-proliferation Conference, Lavrov...

New Delhi, March 16 Crude oil prices rose by ₹119 to ₹9,171 per barrel in futures trading on Monday as escalating tensions in West Asia kept supply risks in focus, even as the US explored ways to restore shipping around the Strait of Hormuz.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), crude oil for...

New Delhi, March 16 Silver futures plunged by ₹4,232 to ₹2.55 lakh per kilogram in the futures trade on Monday, as weak domestic demand and a strong US dollar weighed on investors' sentiment.On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the white metal for the May delivery declined by ₹4,232, or 1.63 per...

March 15, New Delhi: Iran has vowed retaliation after Donald Trump announced further strikes on Kharg Island, escalating tensions in the region. The warning came as Iran launched fresh attacks while the United States and Israel continued striking multiple targets across Iran on Saturday.Iran's...

New Delhi, March 15 Foreign investors withdrew ₹52,704 crore (approximately USD 5.73 billion) from domestic equities in the first fortnight of March amid escalating tensions in West Asia, the depreciation of the rupee, and concerns over the impact of high crude oil prices on India's growth and...

Mumbai, March 14 Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey urged investors, especially retail investors, to remain patient, calling it the "best strategy" in uncertain times.Speaking amidst market pressures caused by the Middle East conflict, Pandey said that past episodes of market turbulence, such as...

Jaipur, March 13. Hanuman Beniwal, the convener of the Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLP) and Member of Parliament from Nagaur, drew the attention of the Central government to several critical national and regional issues during the discussion in the Lok Sabha on the second batch of Supplementary...

New Delhi, March 13 Crude oil prices rose by ₹94 to ₹8,898 per barrel in futures trading on Friday amid the escalating conflict in West Asia and disruptions in energy supply.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), crude oil for March delivery increased by ₹94, or 1.07%, to ₹8,898 per barrel in...

March 13, New Delhi – Philippine Trade Secretary Cristina Roque highlighted on Friday that the conflict in West Asia demonstrates the deep interconnectedness of the global economy, with geopolitical tensions causing immediate economic shocks.Speaking at an ASEAN economic ministers' meeting in...

New Delhi, March 13 – The Congress party on Friday expressed its disapproval of the government's response to the recent assassination of Ayatollah Khamenei, claiming that there has been a lack of response regarding the matter, and even Parliament has failed to make an obituary reference.In a...

Washington, March 13 – The United States has temporarily allowed countries to purchase Russian oil stranded at sea, a move that comes days after Washington granted a similar waiver to India as it seeks to stabilize global energy markets amid rising geopolitical tensions.Treasury Secretary...

Mumbai, March 12 The rupee touched a fresh intra-day low on Thursday and closed the session 24 paise down at its lowest level of 92.25 against the US dollar, due to elevated crude oil prices and massive withdrawal of foreign capital.The Indian currency, caught in the crossfire amidst the...

Kochi, March 12 – With rising geopolitical tensions in parts of West Asia, causing anxiety among expatriate communities, a Kerala-based online mental health platform has announced a free psychological support initiative for Malayali and Tamil expatriates living in the Middle East countries.The...

New Delhi, March 12 Investors' wealth has eroded by ₹23.44 lakh crore since the beginning of the conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran, which has sent shockwaves through equity markets, dragging the BSE Sensex down by over 6%.The US and Israel launched military strikes on Iran on...

New Delhi, March 12 The ongoing conflict in West Asia is expected to significantly disrupt tyre exports, increase raw material costs, and create logistical challenges for the industry, and will require urgent policy support to mitigate emerging challenges, the Automotive Tyre Manufacturers...

New Delhi, March 12 Silver prices rose by Rs 1,500 to Rs 2.76 lakh per kilogram in the national capital on Thursday, amid firm global trends and intensifying West Asia crisis.According to the All India Sarafa Association, the white metal rose by Rs 1,500, or 0.54 per cent, to Rs 2,76,500 per...

Gandhinagar, March 12 Public sector oil marketing companies in Gujarat have introduced a 25-day gap between the bookings of two domestic LPG cylinders by the same consumer as a precautionary measure to prevent panic buying and hoarding amid tensions in West Asia, the state government said on...

New Delhi, March 12 – India does not face a fuel shortage, and the country currently has sufficient crude oil reserves, Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Thursday, adding that people should avoid spreading rumors and creating false narratives.Speaking in Parliament...

New Delhi, March 12 – Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, expressed concern over India’s energy security on Thursday, warning that the country could face serious challenges in the near future if adequate preparations are not made. He said "flawed" foreign policy decisions...