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US-Iran peace deal may help boost India's exports, stabilise rupeeA peace deal between the US and Iran is set to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. This agreement is anticipated to significantly boost India's ex...
Indian economy, government finances, see mounting costs from Iran warIndia's economy, once humming with benign inflation and steady growth, now faces mounting costs from the Iran war. As a major oil importer,...
100 days of Iran war: India must brace for broad-based economic shockIn a volatile turn of events, escalating strikes between Iran and Israel are sending shockwaves that may reach India’s economy. As the spec...
RBI MPC Meeting 2026: West Asia war shock is a concern, but India can ride it out 'with minimum pain', says Sanjay Malhotra2026 RBI MPC Meeting: The Reserve Bank of India acknowledges global economic challenges from the West Asia conflict. Rising energy prices a...
RBI's dividend gives Govt fiscal breathing space amid crude oil pressures: Kotak Securities Anindya BanerjeeThe Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) record dividend payout of Rs 2.87 lakh crore is expected to directly repair the government's balance shee...
Stealth, skies and sovereignty: India's fighter jet plan takes offThe Defence Ministry has issued tenders for India’s indigenous fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme to three p...
Rupee to hit 99, fiscal deficit at 5%: Rahul Bajoria sees deeper pain ahead for IndiaIndia's economy faces ongoing challenges. Inflation is embedded, impacting prices and financing. The fiscal deficit is projected to widen. ...
Macro, the Mightiest: Why India’s biggest macro variable still falls from the skyThe 2026 monsoon comes with a clear warning: Rainfall is forecast at 92% of the long-period average, with higher-than-usual probability of ...
Rupee hits record low of 96.18 vs USD as rising yields add to oil shockThe Indian rupee hit a new all-time low against the dollar on Monday, plummeting to 96.18. Soaring global bond yields, fueled by elevated e...
Gold imports jump 82 pc to USD 5.62 bn in April; silver by 157 pcIndia saw a significant jump in gold imports in April, reaching USD 5.62 billion. This surge was driven by high prices. However, the govern...
Rupee hits record low of 95.55 as fraying US-Iran ceasefire keeps oil prices on the boilThe rupee has reached its lowest point ever against the US dollar. This decline is driven by investor concerns over escalating conflict in ...
Madhavi Arora flags prolonged energy shock, warns of structural shift in global oil marketsGlobal energy markets are experiencing prolonged stress. High crude oil prices and geopolitical risks are impacting India's economy. Policy...
After winning poll battles, Modi has picked up a new fightAmidst rising crude oil prices and a weakening rupee, Prime Minister Modi has urged Indians to embrace austerity. His call to reduce fuel c...
India’s state election results are out. Is cash inflow next? Here’s a warningIndia’s state elections: New election wins in Indian states bring populist promises that could strain finances. Economists warn of wider fi...
W.O.R.R is the worry. A four-way assault pummells Indian macroIndia faces a rare convergence of four macro shocks—war-driven oil surge, a record weak rupee, and a likely poor monsoon—raising inflation ...
West Asia war, rain deficit can hike inflation, drag India's growth: FinminIndia's economy faces significant challenges from the West Asia war and a predicted weak monsoon. These factors threaten to increase inflat...
Banking, financials remain strong play despite near-term volatility: Sunil SubramaniamCrude oil prices and UAE's role in OPEC+ are influencing Indian markets. Experts suggest oil prices may fall in the medium term, easing con...
India seen to line up three buffers for its economy amid the Iran storm: Fitch unitIran War: The Indian government is seen to focus on securing essential supplies, curbing business costs through subsidies and tax relief, a...
Moody’s Ratings cuts India’s FY27 growth forecast to 6% on higher energy costsMoody's has lowered India's FY27 growth forecast to 6% due to weaker private consumption and industrial activity, driven by higher energy p...
State governments likely to run wider fiscal deficit in FY17: HSBCState governments are likely to run wider fiscal deficit in financial year 2016-17 because of higher interest bill and wage hike pressures,...