Packaging firms remain upbeat on FY27 growth despite raw material volatility amid West Asia crisisDespite these disruptions, companies like EPL Ltd, Uflex, and TCPL Packaging remain optimistic about FY27 growth, driven by strong domestic...
08 Jun, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
AI mania reorders Asia's stock marketsWith AI investments taking center stage, South Korea and Taiwan's stock markets have outpaced India in terms of market capitalisation, larg...
07 Jun, 2026, 11.27 PM IST
Rising fuel prices to strain household budgets as West Asia crisis pushes crude above USD 100: Chief Economist Manoranjan SharmaFuel prices are climbing globally, impacting Indian households. The West Asia conflict is driving up crude oil costs, making higher fuel pr...
06 Jun, 2026, 07.04 PM IST
Weak monsoon may impact rural demand, private consumption: RBI governor Sanjay MalhotraReserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra anticipates a potential impact on rural demand and private consumption due to a projected mo...
05 Jun, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
RBI MPC June meet 2026: What's cheaper and what's costlierThe Reserve Bank of India has maintained the repo rate at 5.25%. This decision comes as policymakers assess the effects of higher energy pr...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
RBI MPC Meeting 2026: West Asia war shock is a concern, but India can ride it out 'with minimum pain', says Sanjay Malhotra2026 RBI MPC Meeting: The Reserve Bank of India acknowledges global economic challenges from the West Asia conflict. Rising energy prices a...
05 Jun, 2026, 11.37 AM IST
Indian companies willing to deepen presence in Venezuela, says Minister Hardeep Singh PuriIndia is looking to deepen its energy partnership with Venezuela, with Indian companies expressing readiness to expand their presence. This...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
West Asia crisis: Why India needs a fertiliser security strategyIndia’s fertiliser security is deeply tied to global supply chains. The country imports 60% of its DAP requirement, remains fully dependent...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
India set to implement 2-3 more FTAs in six months, says commerce minister Piyush GoyalIndia is set to implement at least two to three more free trade agreements within the next six months, with an additional three to four sig...
04 Jun, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
We expect interest rates to be left the way they are: Ficci chief Anant GoenkaFicci president Anant Goenka advocates for steady interest rates, citing supply-side price pressures from the West Asia crisis. He suggests...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon, it's a red line for US: Ambassador Sergio GorUS Ambassador to India Sergio Gor stated that Iran will never possess a nuclear weapon, calling it a "red line" for the United States. He c...
03 Jun, 2026, 10.53 PM IST
Govt reviews West Asia crisis impact on MSMEsUnion MSME Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi held a high-level meeting to assess the impact of the West Asia geopolitical situation on India's smal...
03 Jun, 2026, 10.19 PM IST
Fuel price shield helping India and consumers to tackle West Asia crisis: Gita GopinathIndia is already cushioning the economy from the West Asia crisis. Gita Gopinath, former IMF Deputy Managing Director, states the governmen...
03 Jun, 2026, 09.37 PM IST
MSMEs to bear bigger hit than large firms from West Asia conflict: CrisilThe ongoing crisis in West Asia has struck a harsh chord for Indian small enterprises, leaving them vulnerable to significant setbacks. Ant...
02 Jun, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
Reforms, AI capex peaking could revive interest in India: Candace Browning, BofA Global ResearchBofA Global Research head Candace Browning anticipates India will benefit from a West Asia crisis resolution and the peak of global AI cape...
02 Jun, 2026, 05.41 AM IST
Shivraj Chouhan to launch 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' on June 1 as Govt reviews fertiliser, fuel stocks amid West Asia crisisUnion Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launches Khet Bachao Abhiyan nationwide from June 1. The campaign aims to reduce excessive...
31 May, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
El Niño effect: Why India may see weak monsoon and harsher summerIndia faces a double blow as the IMD forecasts below-normal monsoon rainfall, with a 60% chance of deficient rains due to El Niño. This, co...
30 May, 2026, 01.56 PM IST