India bonds dip as Middle East war woes add to policy week cautionIndian government bonds retreated as traders anticipated the central bank's policy decision and higher oil prices due to the Middle East co...
01 Jun, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
Dollar steadies as markets await signals on Iran war, central banksThe U.S. dollar held steady as markets awaited Middle East peace talks and signals on central bank rate hikes. Hopes for a U.S.-Iran deal t...
01 Jun, 2026, 07.13 AM IST
USD rate today: Check U.S Dollar against Euro, Yen, SterlingU.S. nonfarm payrolls data due on June 5 are expected to show an unemployment rate of 4.3 per cent and an increase of 85,000 jobs.
01 Jun, 2026, 06.44 AM IST
Strait of Hormuz disruption biggest risk to India's growth, inflation outlook: Finance MinistryIndia faces economic challenges from the West Asia war. Rising energy prices and a weaker rupee are concerns. A poor monsoon could worsen f...
31 May, 2026, 07.24 AM IST
Pakistan army chief in Tehran as Iran weighs US peace offerPakistan's army chief arrived in Tehran for mediation efforts to end the Middle East war, as Iran considers a peace proposal amid reports o...
23 May, 2026, 08.02 AM IST
Govt imposes ₹3/litre windfall tax on petrol exports; cuts diesel, ATF leviesThe government has introduced a windfall gains tax of Rs 3 per litre on petrol exports. Levies on diesel exports are now Rs 16.5 per litre,...
15 May, 2026, 11.16 PM IST
India working on Rs 40,000 crore subsea gas pipeline project to help mitigate risks brought to fore by Hormuz blockadeIndia subsea gas pipeline project: India is accelerating plans for a direct deep-sea gas pipeline from Oman, estimated at ₹40,000 crore, to...
15 May, 2026, 04.46 PM IST
Q4 earnings, crude oil, FII action among 8 factors to steer D-Street this weekIndian stock markets are set for a busy week. Key events like Q4 earnings announcements for many companies will influence trading. Foreign ...
10 May, 2026, 09.39 AM IST
India explores steps to mobilise dollar inflows as rupee slides, sources sayIndia's central bank is actively seeking methods to attract dollar inflows. This move aims to bolster foreign exchange reserves and stabili...
04 May, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
Force majeure enabled for 'war'-hit contracts: Govt procurers to grant case-by-case extensions, only for firms that hadn’t defaulted by Feb 27The finance ministry has authorized force majeure for govt contracts impacted by the West Asia conflict, treating it as war. This offers re...
02 May, 2026, 06.05 AM IST
Govt reviews divestment plans, IDBI Bank stake saleGovt officials are reviewing the IDBI Bank disinvestment strategy. This comes after weak investor interest and market volatility impacted t...
01 May, 2026, 06.53 PM IST
Excise duty on diesel exports cut to Rs 23/ltr, ATF exports to Rs 33/ltrThe govt has announced a reduction in the windfall tax for diesel exports to Rs 23 per litre and for aviation fuel to Rs 33 per litre, star...
01 May, 2026, 07.43 AM IST
Yen trims gains against dollar after Japan's intervention in marketsJapan's currency, the yen, saw a slight dip against the dollar on Friday. However, it is set for its strongest weekly rise in over two mont...
01 May, 2026, 07.17 AM IST
ET Awards: Sitharaman flags AI threat and global risks, says reforms on the way to support India Inc growthFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is preparing new reforms to ease business compliance. She believes strong domestic consumption will hel...
27 Apr, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
For the First Time: Direct flights between Israel and ArgentinaIsrael and Argentina have launched direct flights connecting the two nations. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Argentine President Jav...
19 Apr, 2026, 11.32 PM IST
Pakistan to repay USD 1.5 billion outstanding UAE debt by April 23Pakistan's central bank plans to settle a USD 1.5 billion loan with the United Arab Emirates by April 23. This move follows a USD 2 billion...
19 Apr, 2026, 09.18 PM IST
Assets monetisation in focus to bridge potential selloff gapAmid market volatility linked to the Iran conflict and delays in the IDBI Bank sale, the government plans to accelerate asset monetisation ...
15 Apr, 2026, 12.25 AM IST