geopolitical uncertainty

April 11, New Delhi – Bangladesh is facing increasing pressure from external factors as its trade deficit widened sharply to $16.91 billion during the first eight months of the 2025-26 fiscal year.According to data released by the Bangladesh Bank, the deficit increased by more than $3 billion...

Mumbai, April 9 The rupee ended with a marginal gain of 3 paise at 92.51 against the US dollar on Thursday, supported by a weak American currency, even as the situation in West Asia remains fragile, keeping investors wary of the opening of the Strait of Hormuz.Forex traders said geopolitical...

Mumbai, April 9 The rupee depreciated by 9 paise to close at 92.63 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday, as the situation in the Middle East remains fragile, keeping investors wary of the opening of the Strait of Hormuz.Forex traders said that geopolitical uncertainty remained high...

New Delhi, April 5 Foreign investors continued to exit Indian equities, withdrawing ₹19,837 crore (USD 2.1 billion) in the first two trading sessions of April, weighed down by the West Asia conflict, rising crude oil prices, and persistent rupee depreciation.This followed a record withdrawal...

Mumbai, April 2 The Association of PET Recyclers (Bharat) has said that the notification on final guidelines mandating the use of 40 per cent recycled content in food-grade packaging from April 1 is a "progressive step" which is expected to significantly ease the supply chain disruptions caused...

Mumbai, March 31 The Reserve Bank of India on Tuesday extended the enhanced export credit period of up to 450 days for pre-shipment and post-shipment finance for disbursements made until June 30, citing ongoing logistical disruptions due to the ongoing West Asia crisis.The central bank had...

New Delhi, March 27 Reliance Industries' shares experienced heavy selling on Friday, falling by 4.6 per cent, resulting in an erosion of Rs 87,014 crore in its market valuation, in line with the bearish trend in the stock market.The benchmark stock plummeted 4.55 per cent to close at Rs...

New Delhi, March 27 Crude oil prices trimmed early losses to trade nearly 2 per cent higher at Rs 9,061 per barrel in futures trading on Friday, tracking gains in global energy benchmarks amid geopolitical uncertainty in West Asia.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), crude oil for the April...

New Delhi, March 22 Foreign investors have pulled out approximately USD 9.6 billion (₹88,180 crore) from Indian equities this month, driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East, a weakening rupee, and concerns about the impact of high crude oil prices on India's growth and corporate...

March 17, New Delhi: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal stated that the Indian economy remains strong despite the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.Responding to a supplementary question in the Lok Sabha, the minister said there is growing enthusiasm worldwide to strengthen trade relations with...

Mumbai, March 16 The rupee strengthened by 2 paise to settle at 92.28 against the US dollar on Monday, supported by a firm trend in domestic equity markets and a weak greenback against major currencies overseas.However, surging crude oil prices and foreign funds outflows triggered by...

Mumbai, March 16 The rupee remained weak and lost 13 paise to 92.43 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, weighed down by massive withdrawal of foreign funds and surging crude oil prices amid geopolitical uncertainties.Volatile sentiment in domestic equity markets further dragged the...

New Delhi, March 10 XED Executive Development, a provider of executive learning solutions, has rescheduled its USD 12 million Initial Public Offering (IPO) to March 16 from the previously planned March 6, amid prevailing geopolitical uncertainties in the Middle East involving the US, Israel, and...

Mumbai, March 9 The rupee crashed to its all-time low of 92.21 against the US dollar on Monday, losing 39 paise during the session, as global crude oil prices saw a sharp increase, and the US dollar strengthened amid escalating conflict in the Middle East.Forex traders said heightened...

In Mumbai, industry experts and exhibitors say that the escalating tensions in West Asia have turned out to be a blessing in disguise for "Dhurandhar 2" and "Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups," which were originally scheduled to compete at the box office on March 19, but will now have separate...

New Delhi, March 5 Shares of oil marketing companies rebounded on Thursday after a two-day slide, driven by bargain hunting at lower levels and a recovery in the broader market.The stock of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd rose by 4.19 per cent, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd climbed by...

Mumbai, February 27 The rupee declined by 17 paise to settle at 91.08 against the US dollar on Friday, weighed down by a massive outflow of foreign funds and a sharp rise in global crude oil prices amid geopolitical uncertainties.Negative sentiment in the domestic equity markets further put...

Mumbai, February 27 The rupee declined by 8 paise to settle at 90.99 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday, weighed down by a sharp rise in global crude oil prices amid geopolitical uncertainties.Forex traders said that outflows from foreign institutional investors and a decline in...

New Delhi, February 27 Gold prices rose by Rs 890 to Rs 1,60,599 per 10 grams in futures trading on Friday, as speculators created fresh positions due to strong spot demand.On the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold contracts for April delivery rose by Rs 890, or 0.56 percent, to Rs 1,60,599 per 10...

Mumbai, February 26 The rupee rose by 6 paise to 90.85 against the US dollar in the early trade on Thursday, supported by a weaker dollar and inflows from foreign investors.A positive start to the trading session in the domestic equity markets further boosted the local currency, while rising...