West Asia conflict may pressure hospitality occupancy, warns ICRA; FY27 estimate at 72-74%Hospitality sector occupancy is projected at 66-68% for early FY27, rising to 72-74% for the full year, according to ICRA. However, prolong...
22 Jun, 2026, 09.34 AM IST
Nearly 12 ships carrying fertiliser cross Strait of HormuzAt the onset of the Iran war, eight urea, four diammonium phosphate (DAP), one ammonia and three sulphur vessels bound for India were stran...
22 Jun, 2026, 12.04 AM IST
Parliament panel to review India's economy amid global turmoil and growth concernsA key parliamentary committee will scrutinise India's evolving economic landscape in 2025-26, amid global conflicts and trade uncertainties...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.03 AM IST
RBI MPC minutes: Policy misstep fears drove rate pause amid West Asia uncertaintyThe Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee has opted for a cautious "wait and watch" stance, holding the repo rate steady due to...
19 Jun, 2026, 09.10 PM IST
RBI MPC member Nagesh Kumar flags import dependence, Gulf remittances, El Nino risks in minutesIndia faces significant economic risks from the West Asia conflict, including potential disruptions to oil and fertilizer imports via the S...
19 Jun, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
Peace in West Asia expected to boost order book of Indian exporters: Industry body FIEOThe Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) said that the conflict in West Asia suppressed India's trade volume, with exports to t...
18 Jun, 2026, 09.25 PM IST
India weighs extending 40-product import duty exemption beyond June 30 amid West Asia tensionsThe government will decide on extending import duty exemptions for 40 products after June 30. This decision hinges on the evolving situatio...
18 Jun, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
PM Modi, Trump to discuss West Asia crisis, energy partnership, trade deal on sidelines of G7 Summit: SourcesPrime Minister Modi and President Trump are set to discuss West Asia tensions, the Strait of Hormuz, and a bilateral trade agreement during...
17 Jun, 2026, 07.23 AM IST
Oman unveils Muscat Peace Plan to prevent future regional conflictsThe initiative is aimed at promoting dialogue, countering hate speech and strengthening community-led peacebuilding amid growing tensions i...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
Global commodity prices likely to remain elevated amid easing West Asia tensions; India's WPI seen at 7-8% in FY27: ReportGlobal commodity prices will stay high in coming months. Geopolitical tensions in West Asia and bad weather affecting crops are the main re...
16 Jun, 2026, 02.53 PM IST
India's trade with West Asia gradually improving: Commerce SecyIndia's trade with West Asia faced disruptions in May due to the US-Iran conflict. Exports saw a slight dip but are recovering. Imports als...
15 Jun, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
West Asia peace deal seen boosting India's textile exportsIndia's textile exports are set for a boost following the end of the West Asia conflict. European orders are expected to rise, improving pr...
15 Jun, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
India's trade deficit narrows slightly to $28.21 billion in May as petroleum exports cushion energy import blowIndia's trade deficit saw a slight reduction in May. A recent US-Iran agreement is bringing welcome relief. This deal is expected to stabil...
15 Jun, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
Sudip Bandyopadhyay bets on pharma, metals and select cyclicals as geopolitical risks easeEasing West Asia tensions boost global markets, prompting investors to reassess opportunities. Market veteran Sudip Bandyopadhyay favors ph...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
Default clouds hover over microfinance as industry flags weak monsoonIn the evolving world of India's microfinance sector, fresh credit risks are emerging on the horizon. The dual challenges of an unsteady mo...
13 Jun, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
Risks cloud hover over microfinanceThe Reserve Bank of India, too, raised concerns over higher inflation due to low average rainfall and supply chain disruptions due to geopo...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.55 AM 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