Petroleum vulnerability rising, India must build crude buffers and cut import dependence, EY cautionsIndia faces mounting vulnerability due to its soaring dependence on imported crude oil, now exceeding 90%. A recent EY report urges augment...
28 Jun, 2026, 08.58 AM IST
Indian refiners unlikely to rush for Iranian oil despite temporary US sanctions waiver, says analystIndian refiners are unlikely to sharply raise purchases of Iranian crude despite a 60-day US sanctions waiver, as uncertainty over its dura...
26 Jun, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
India Inc profit hit from West Asia tensions to halve if truce holds, Crisil saysCorporate India's profitability impact from the West Asia conflict is now expected to be half of initial fears, with Crisil Ratings predict...
26 Jun, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
Goldman Sachs upgrades India's growth outlook after US-Iran peace dealGoldman Sachs has raised India's 2026 real GDP growth forecast to 6.8% from 6.5%, citing lower oil prices, easing supply disruptions and re...
26 Jun, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
Why are oil prices up today, and will Brent, US WTI crude futures continue to rise or fall again? Cargo ship attack near Oman lifts crude pricesWhy are oil prices up today, and will Brent, US WTI crude futures continue to rise or fall again? Oil prices gained more than 2% after a ca...
26 Jun, 2026, 02.33 AM IST
Oil falls to pre-war levels, no change in petrol and diesel prices in IndiaGlobal crude oil prices have fallen to their lowest levels since before the Iran conflict, with Brent slipping to around USD 72–73 per barr...
25 Jun, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
Crude oil prices crash 42% from April’s $126 peak. More downside coming?Global oil markets are stabilizing after months of turmoil caused by the Strait of Hormuz closure and war damage. Crude prices have plummet...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
Dalal Street set for a positive start as GIFT Nifty trades higherIndian markets bounced back strongly on Wednesday, with the Nifty closing over 24,000, fueled by renewed buying and falling energy prices. ...
25 Jun, 2026, 07.05 AM IST
Weak monsoon raises food inflation concerns, but rate hike seen unlikelyEconomists are split on how a weak monsoon will affect food prices, with some believing falling oil prices will offset any hikes. Others wa...
25 Jun, 2026, 01.02 AM IST
RBI in wait-and-watch mode, no certainty on rate hike: Governor Sanjay MalhotraReserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra stated that an interest rate hike is premature, as inflation hasn't broadly impacted consume...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.57 AM IST
RBI in wait-and-watch mode despite easing West Asia risks: Sanjay MalhotraDespite easing West Asian tensions, the RBI remains cautious, with Governor Sanjay Malhotra emphasizing data dependency over pre-set intere...
24 Jun, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
Sanjay Malhotra calms rate hike fears as RBI watches oil, monsoonRBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra stated that discussions on interest rate hikes are premature, emphasizing that the central bank will monitor i...
24 Jun, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
RBI MPC: Growth rate could top 7% if oil prices fall furtherThe MPC members had voted for a status quo in the June policy, citing resilient growth and the need to assess inflation impact while statin...
23 Jun, 2026, 12.54 AM IST
Gold price prediction: Gold rate futures fall big, what to expect for bullion?Gold rate today: Gold rate is driven by a number of factors including U.S.-Iran war.
22 Jun, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
How India can build a bigger oil buffer without straining the exchequerAs tensions around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz ease, India should focus not only on managing the immediate oil crisis but also on strengt...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.07 PM IST
Ceasefire hopes between US and Iran drag oil prices lower: What lies ahead?The recent decline in oil prices is primarily driven by fading fears of supply disruptions. Earlier, markets had priced in worst-case scena...
20 Jun, 2026, 09.03 AM IST
India bond rally defies hawkish Fed on oil routIndian government bonds are rallying for a sixth day. Falling oil prices are boosting investor confidence. This is happening despite a hawk...
18 Jun, 2026, 05.42 PM IST