RBI MPC minutes: Policy misstep fears drove rate pause amid West Asia uncertaintyThe Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee has opted for a cautious "wait and watch" stance, holding the repo rate steady due to...
19 Jun, 2026, 09.10 PM IST
RBI MPC member Nagesh Kumar flags import dependence, Gulf remittances, El Nino risks in minutesIndia faces significant economic risks from the West Asia conflict, including potential disruptions to oil and fertilizer imports via the S...
19 Jun, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
Oil Price Today (June 19): Crude oil falls, heads for 9% weekly loss as shipping in Hormuz Strait begins. What are experts saying?Brent crude slipped toward $79 a barrel and is down more than 9% for the week. West Texas Intermediate for August was trading near $76 a ba...
19 Jun, 2026, 07.39 AM IST
Indian Embassy in Oman confirms repatriation nationals killed in MT Settebello attackMortal remains of two Indian nationals killed in US strikes on vessel MT Settebello have been repatriated to India. India strongly proteste...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
US President Donald Trump's Iran war weighs on G7 economies, but don't expect hard talk in FranceGlobal economic leaders gather in France amid rising inflation and oil prices. A recent deal between the U.S. and Iran offers optimism, but...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
PM Modi, Trump to discuss West Asia crisis, energy partnership, trade deal on sidelines of G7 Summit: SourcesPrime Minister Modi and President Trump are set to discuss West Asia tensions, the Strait of Hormuz, and a bilateral trade agreement during...
17 Jun, 2026, 07.23 AM IST
PM Modi, Trump swap notes ahead of meeting on G7 sidelinesPrime Minister Narendra Modi met with US President Donald Trump at the G7 Summit in France. They discussed bilateral cooperation and global...
17 Jun, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Oman unveils Muscat Peace Plan to prevent future regional conflictsThe initiative is aimed at promoting dialogue, countering hate speech and strengthening community-led peacebuilding amid growing tensions i...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
From Oman to Tanzania: How the Iran war is redrawing India’s trade mapIndia's trade is changing due to West Asia conflict. Oman is now a major import partner, especially for energy. Russia and the US are also ...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.58 PM IST
Pakistan sees room to improve FY27 outlook after Iran war ends, says Finance Minister AurangzebPakistan's Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb sees potential economic upsides for fiscal year 2027 following the end of the Iran conflict....
16 Jun, 2026, 09.25 AM IST
US-Iran deal could leave Gulf states in the lurch: analystsGulf nations face a precarious future after Iran's attacks. A new deal offers only a temporary reprieve, leaving them vulnerable to regiona...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.20 PM IST
US-Iran peace deal brings relief, but India turns to a risk at homeIndia just got a near-term macroeconomic breather from a US-Iran peace deal. However, early monsoon weakness and potential El Niño conditio...
15 Jun, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
India's trade deficit narrows slightly to $28.21 billion in May as petroleum exports cushion energy import blowIndia's trade deficit saw a slight reduction in May. A recent US-Iran agreement is bringing welcome relief. This deal is expected to stabil...
15 Jun, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
US-Iran peace deal may help boost India's exports, stabilise rupeeA peace deal between the US and Iran is set to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. This agreement is anticipated to significantly boost India's ex...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
Fragile Iran deal offers oil relief, but Hormuz risks remainA deal between the U.S. and Iran will reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz, easing global energy supply concerns. However, unresolved disputes...
15 Jun, 2026, 08.41 AM IST
Shipping authority directs placement agencies to restrict deployment of Indians in conflict zoneIndian seafarers are being restricted from deployment to conflict zones. This directive follows a US military strike on a commercial vessel...
14 Jun, 2026, 07.19 PM IST
India to remain fastest-growing major economy at 6.6 pc in FY27, down from 7.2 last year: World BankIndia will remain the world's fastest-growing major economy. Growth is projected to slow to 6.6 percent in fiscal year 2026-27. This modera...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.12 PM IST