Government scraps export duty on petrol, raises levies on diesel and ATFThe Indian government has abolished the special additional excise duty on petrol exports as of now. Diesel export levies have been raised t...
31 Oct, 2026, 02.37 PM IST
Oil prices soar 14% in October to 6-month high as US weighs fresh Iran strikes after midterms. More pain ahead?Brent crude rose 13.6% in October to settle at a six-month high of $117.64 a barrel, as fears of fresh US strikes on Iran and threats to sh...
31 Oct, 2026, 10.19 AM IST
EAM Jaishankar slams sanctions, chokepoints disrupting global energy trade, holding prices hostageS Jaishankar highlighted the challenges posed by disruptions in global oil supplies during the G20 meeting. He pointed out that the current...
31 Oct, 2026, 07.32 AM IST
Rupee rises 33 paise to close at 94.93 against US dollarThe rupee closed at 94.93 against the US dollar, marking a gain of 33 paise. Positive trends in domestic markets contributed to this improv...
30 Oct, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
Petrol price in India cheaper than US, UAE, China, Canada: Global average petrol rate is Rs 150, diesel Rs 159, data showsPetrol rate in India are lower than in the US, UAE, China, Canada and several other countries, according to global fuel price data. While t...
30 Oct, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
Rupee rises 7 paise to 95.19 against US dollar in early tradeThe rupee appreciated by 7 paise, settling at 95.19 against the US dollar, influenced by a declining dollar. Brent crude's lower trading pr...
30 Oct, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
US economy grows faster than expected at 3.4% in Q3 on consumer spending, AI boomThe US economy grew at a faster-than-expected 3.4% annualised rate in the third quarter, driven by resilient consumer spending and AI-relat...
29 Oct, 2026, 06.10 PM IST
Finance ministry estimates India’s Q2 FY27 GDP growth at 7.35%The finance ministry’s nowcasting model estimates India’s GDP will grow 7.35% in Q2 FY27, following 7.8% growth in the previous quarter, su...
29 Oct, 2026, 02.53 PM IST
India bonds end flat as oil woes come up against short coveringIndian government bonds faced volatility as oil price hikes raised inflation concerns and affected market sentiment. The 6.94% 2036 bond yi...
28 Oct, 2026, 06.04 PM IST
Elevated oil prices keep up heat on rupee, traders await cues from FedThe Indian rupee closed lower against the dollar as oil prices surged due to supply concerns. Brent oil rose to $115.3 per barrel following...
28 Oct, 2026, 03.59 PM IST
India's growth momentum stays resilient despite global headwinds: RBI Deputy Governor Poonam GuptaReserve Bank Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta indicated that India's real GDP growth fell short due to external shocks. She highlighted that In...
28 Oct, 2026, 12.36 AM IST
Resist temptation to defend ₹ at any cost: Raghuram Rajan cautions India against excessive use of forex reservesRaghuram Rajan said India should avoid aggressively defending the rupee amid the current depreciation spree, stressing that a weaker rupee ...
27 Oct, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
No pressure from US to cut Russian oil imports, Oil minister Hardeep Singh Puri saysOil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said India has faced no US pressure to reduce Russian crude imports. US President Donald Trump waived fresh...
27 Oct, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
Rupee slips below to 95.18 against dollar on elevated oil pricesOn Monday, the Indian rupee dropped to 95.18 against the dollar amid rising oil prices. Importer demand for dollars continued, despite incr...
27 Oct, 2026, 06.04 AM IST
India appears better stocked for West Asia crisis, but oil shock threatensIn West Asia, tensions are affecting energy and fertilizer supplies, prompting adjustments by the Indian government. Freight costs have sur...
26 Oct, 2026, 03.24 PM IST
G-Sec yields at three-year peak, could climb to 7.75% by DecemberIndia's benchmark 10-year government bond yield is expected to reach 7.75% by December. This increase is influenced by high crude oil price...
26 Oct, 2026, 10.34 AM IST
BlackRock stays cautious on Indian equities despite cheaper valuationsBlackRock Investment Institute has not yet adopted a bullish stance on Indian equities due to ongoing uncertainties. The firm anticipates g...
26 Oct, 2026, 05.53 AM IST