Category: Economy
Israel, Iran War: Goldman Sachs slashes India growth forecast, warns currency strain will force rate hike
Mumbai: Goldman Sachs has pared its growth estimate for India for 2026, while forecasting a 50 basis points hike in policy rates as the South…
India’s private sector growth hits 3 year low as Middle East war hits demand
Bengaluru: India’s private sector expanded at its weakest pace in over three years in March as price shocks from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran dampened…
From India to Italy, Trump’s Iran war is rippling through the world economy
The supply shockwaves from the US and Israel’s war in Iran are spreading across the global economy, raising concerns about an inflation hit to companies…
BOT snub: Rs 22,000 crore highway projects fail to attract bids
Four highway projects worth ₹22,000 crore failed to attract bids from private companies under the build-operate-transfer (BOT) model due to concerns over contract terms, particularly…
Proactive steps needed to limit adverse spillovers of Iran war: RBI report
MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Monday said the West Asia crisis warrants proactive steps to curb negative spillovers, given the country’s reliance on…
Input costs may deny exporters edge gained from rupee at record low. Textiles, leather, agro products, carpets may benefit
The rupee’s fall to a record low of 93.86 against the dollar may offer a modest competitive edge to exporters, but rising input costs are…
Supply woes spur call for easing quality curbs on critical imports
New Delhi: Faced with supply disruptions amid the West Asia war, India Inc has urged the Centre to relax Quality Control Orders (QCOs), to diversify…
Farm exporters take costly detours as Middle East conflict disrupts trade
New Delhi: After weeks of congestion at Indian ports, horticulture exporters are rerouting shipments through alternative hubs in the Middle East to keep the trade…
Consumption hit as kitchens feel the heat of LPG shortage
Pune: India’s food consumption is showing early signs of strain as the Iran-Israel conflict disrupts LPG availability, squeezing both households and businesses that rely on…
Government introduces bill to amend companies, LLP laws; proposes changes in CSR norms
New Delhi: To promote the ease of doing business and reduce compliance burden, the government on Monday proposed a raft of amendments to the companies…