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RBI MPC minutes: 'Energy prices unlikely to return to pre-conflict levels,' says economist Saugata BhattacharyaThe Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee maintained the repo rate at 5.25% with a neutral stance. External member Saugata Bhat...
Yuan or Dollar? Indian businesses explore alternatives as import costs climbIndian businesses, particularly MSMEs, are hesitant to adopt yuan-denominated settlements despite a weakening rupee. They prioritise locali...
US fertilizer imports from Hormuz-affected ports fell to zero in May, data showThis disruption, stemming from the Iran conflict, has caused fertilizer prices to soar, intensifying strains on American farmers and raisin...
Peace in West Asia expected to boost order book of Indian exporters: Industry body FIEOThe Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) said that the conflict in West Asia suppressed India's trade volume, with exports to t...
War, oil and El Nino: Triple threat may cut India Inc's profit margins by 150 bpsIndia Inc faces challenges ahead. Geopolitical tensions in West Asia and El Nino conditions may hurt company profits. Operating profit marg...
Christy Mathai used market dip to buy insurance, logistics stocks; here's his sector-by-sector playbookFund Manager Christy Mathai sees easing war-driven inflation fears, expecting a shorter earnings hit. He's selectively adding to his portfo...
Kia India to raise vehicle prices by up to 2% from July 1Kia India on Thursday announced that it will increase prices across its vehicle portfolio by up to 2 per cent from July 1, 2026, citing ris...
Kitchen staples face rising price pressure as El Nino risks growExpect higher prices for essential kitchen items like spices, eggs, and dairy. Food inflation is rising, with a potential monsoon deficit a...
Realtors eye margin relief as US-Iran peace deal raises hopes of lower fuel costsA potential peace deal between the US and Iran offers hope for India's real estate and construction sectors. Developers are watching oil pr...
P&G India flags pressure on consumer demand, input costsProcter and Gamble India sees rising costs and softening urban demand, with company executives saying inflation will impact consumer spendi...
India Inc's sales growth gathers pace in March quarter, led by autos and metals: RBI dataManufacturing companies saw sales jump 14.5 percent in the fourth quarter of 2025-26. Automobiles, electrical machinery, and non-ferrous me...
Automobiles, electrical machinery push sales of listed private manufacturing companies in Q4: RBI dataIndian manufacturing companies saw sales jump 14.5 percent in early 2026. Automobiles, electrical machinery, and metals led this growth. Ov...
Global commodity prices likely to remain elevated amid easing West Asia tensions; India's WPI seen at 7-8% in FY27: ReportGlobal commodity prices will stay high in coming months. Geopolitical tensions in West Asia and bad weather affecting crops are the main re...
Cooling crude may ease inflation heat, give RBI room to stay on pause despite WPI surge: YES BankIndia's wholesale inflation is high, driven by fuel and manufacturing costs. However, falling global crude oil prices and a stable rupee of...
NBFCs and private banks better positioned than PSU banks: Aman ChowhanAman Chowhan of Abakkus Asset Manager highlights crude oil as the dominant macro risk, potentially impacting corporate earnings by 100-200 ...
Farm credit demand likely to stay strong in FY27 on higher input costs, agri investments: NABARDAgricultural and rural credit demand is projected to remain strong through 2026-27, driven by rising input costs, expanded Kisan Credit Car...
Falling crude oil price sends tyre, paint, oil marketing and airline companies soaring in relief rallyOn Friday, a significant drop in oil prices caused a ripple effect in the stock market, with companies linked to crude oil benefiting the m...