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Economy resilient but risks from monsoon, geopolitical uncertainties remain: FinMin reportIndia's economy shows resilience despite a slight slowdown in some key indicators. While global commodity prices ease, risks loom from an u...
Strait of Hormuz: Strategic chokepoint in shadow of geopoliticsThe Strait of Hormuz, a key chokepoint for the global trade of crude oil and liquefied natural gas, is at the centre of disputes in negotia...
Easing of West Asia conflict reduces downside risk to 6.6% growth forecast: Ram Singh, Director, Delhi School of EconomicsAny moderation in El Nino effects and resolution of geopolitical uncertainty will further reduce the downside risks to growth. Operationali...
Strait of Hormuz open or close, Iran-US deal to collapse anytime? Tehran strikes against vital American bases in Kuwait, Bahrain, U. S attack multiple Iranian military targetsStrait of Hormuz: Iran has been insisting on controlling passage through the vital strait, through which a fifth of the world's oil and liq...
India's higher nominal GDP growth may help contain fiscal pressures despite global risks: EYIndia's fiscal deficit is expected to remain under control in FY27, thanks to robust nominal GDP growth driven by higher inflation, accordi...
India Inc profit hit from West Asia tensions to halve if truce holds, Crisil saysCorporate India's profitability impact from the West Asia conflict is now expected to be half of initial fears, with Crisil Ratings predict...
India 'strategic diplomatic driver' for IMEC: Columbia University projectA project from Columbia University has underscored India's crucial involvement in the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), pr...
Oil slide powers India's stock benchmarks to longest weekly winning run 7 monthsIndian stock markets achieved their longest winning streak in seven months, with the Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex closing higher. Falling crude ...
India bonds jump ahead of auction as oil erases war-led gainsIndian government bonds saw a significant rally for the fourth consecutive day, buoyed by falling oil prices and positive sentiment from fo...
El Niño is set to further disrupt India's $300 billion farm supply chainIndia's crucial monsoon rains are delayed, disrupting the nation's $300 billion farm economy just as planting season begins. This agricultu...
India bonds rangebound as oil-led rally loses steamIndian government bonds held steady as a recent rally paused, with investors now awaiting cues from Bloomberg's index inclusion decision an...
Dalal Street set for a firm opening as GIFT Nifty trades higherIndian markets saw a pause on Friday, with the Nifty dipping due to a significant IT stock sell-off. Investors are closely watching the mon...
India's submarine hunters: Why the Navy is pushing for more helicopters and P-8I aircraftIndia is urgently bolstering its anti-submarine warfare capabilities amidst growing Chinese and Pakistani submarine presence. Naval helicop...
US Centcom says US Navy helped rescue 14 Indian mariners in north Arabian SeaA US Navy helicopter has rescued fourteen Indian mariners in the Northern Arabian Sea. The rescue followed a distress call from the strande...
Suez Canal sees oil tanker surge amid Strait of Hormuz disruptionEgypt's Suez Canal saw a significant rise in oil tanker traffic and revenue in April. This surge is linked to the closure of the Strait of ...
What is the US Fifth Fleet, America’s backbone in the Middle East and why is it under Iran’s attack?Iran's IRGC claimed to have targeted the US Navy's Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain amidst escalating tensions. This naval command, cruc...
Russia's oil major says US companies benefit from the closure of the Strait of HormuzRosneft CEO Igor Sechin stated that American energy companies are benefiting most from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. He believes the...
Iran could ‘surrender’, Democrats and media would still say America lost: TrumpUS President Donald Trump has criticized Democrats and the media. He stated that even if Iran surrendered completely, they would still repo...
'I don't care if negotiations with Iran are over': Trump dismisses Hormuz oil concernsUS President Donald Trump stated he is unconcerned if talks with Iran end. He also shrugged off worries about oil prices even if Tehran blo...
Iran suspends indirect US contacts, threatens wider pressure on key shipping routesIran has halted communication with the US through mediators. This action follows attacks on Lebanon. Iran and its allies plan to block the ...