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From medical tourism to casinos, oil shock hits Southeast AsiaCompanies across aviation, retail, and manufacturing are implementing price hikes and cost-cutting measures. Disruptions to supply chains a...
A Rs 3 hike makes India’s inflation battle somewhat harderIndian Oil Marketing Companies have increased petrol and diesel prices by Rs 3 per litre each, and CNG by Rs 2/kg, following daily losses o...
India losing investor attention to Asia’s AI-electronics surge, says DBS economistGlobal capital is shifting towards electronics and AI in Asia. India's foreign direct investment slowdown is not a major concern. Asia's ex...
FDI slowdown in India not a source of alarm, says DBS chief economistIn a landscape where global capital is increasingly directed towards the booming electronics and AI industries in Asia, the recent dip in I...
Trump says no need for China's help on Iran as shippers seek passage through HormuzPresident Donald Trump states no help is needed from China to end the Iran war. He believes the US will win the conflict. Iran is firming i...
West Asia conflict triggers energy shock, tests Asia’s growth resilienceAsia faces economic challenges as a West Asia conflict disrupts energy markets. This shock impacts inflation and growth across the region. ...
Iran's economy has been battered. Its leaders still think Trump will blink firstIran's economy faces severe disruption from U.S. and Israeli strikes. Factories are shut, leading to mass job losses and soaring prices for...
US consumer sentiment drops to near four-year low in AprilAmerican consumer confidence hit a near four-year low in April. This decline stems from worries about rising prices. The conflict with Iran...
Repo rate hike not on the cards, for now, says Ram Singh, external member of MPCMonetary Policy Committee member Ram Singh outlines the conditions for second-round inflation effects. He expects the West Asia conflict to...
Middle East war damage to energy assets may cost up to $58 billion, research firm Rystad saysThis estimate has doubled in three weeks, highlighting widespread damage before an April 8 ceasefire. Repair work will redirect existing ca...
India's strong fundamentals to cushion oil shock, growth may slow up to 80 bps: S&P Global RatingsIndia's strong economic and financial foundations are expected to absorb a sustained oil price shock, though growth could dip by 80 basis p...
Can Trump’s Iran blockade plunge India into an 'everything crisis'?India has so far managed the oil shock from the Iran war through policy buffers, diversified crude sourcing and intervention by the Reserve...
Keep calm and carry on hopingAs global energy markets struggle to regain stability, the impacts of disruptions in the Hormuz Strait and shifting production levels are c...
Iran's economy was weak before the war, now it's worseIran’s economy, already under strain with nearly 50% inflation, has worsened sharply after more than five weeks of war. Prices of basic goo...
From $300 to $8,500 freight: West Asia war squeezes UP MSMEs, delays stretch to 60 daysExporters report shipment delays of up to 60 days, 20-30% cost escalation, and growing order uncertainty due to the West Asia conflict.
Centre waives duties on key petrochemical products amid supply disruptions due to Iran warIndia has waived import duties on crucial chemicals like ammonium nitrate, methanol, and PVC for three months, starting April 2nd. This mov...
Petchem relief to cost Rs 1,800 crore in 3 months: GovernmentThe government anticipates a revenue loss of approximately Rs 1,800 crore over the next three months. This is due to measures being impleme...
FY27 Outlook: Geopolitical pressure and AI disruption set to reshape India IncCorporate India faces heightened uncertainty entering fiscal year 2026-27 due to geopolitical tensions and AI disruption. Sectors like bank...
Petrochem price surge hitting economy hardThe ongoing conflict in Iran is sending shockwaves through industries reliant on petrochemicals, tightening budgets and raising energy expe...
India facing 'economic crisis' due to huge oil imports: Transport ministerIndia is the third largest importer of crude oil and rising international oil prices are inflating domestic transport fuel costs in a stron...