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Oil, trade risks for India amid Iran-Israel war

Escalating tensions between Iran and Israel pose a threat to India’s energy security. Disruptions in West Asia could lift oil prices, push inflation higher, pressure…

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Onion exports to West Asia come to a halt amid escalating tensions
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Onion exports to West Asia come to a halt amid escalating tensions

Pune: India’s onion exports to West Asia ground to a halt on Sunday after major ports across the region shut operations, forcing shipping lines to…

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India Inc’s Energy Cost Hit Uneven, Sector Specific
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West Asia tensions may squeeze margins in energy-intensive sectors

Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have raised concerns over their impact on corporate India’s energy costs. Although the share of energy costs in…

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No Escape for the Rupee Also, it Could Slip Below 91
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No escape for the rupee also, it could slip below 91.50/$

A likely spike in global oil prices, rising geopolitical uncertainties and risk off sentiment globally triggered by the US-Israel attack on Iran is expected to…

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Stability, reforms aid India’s rise: Former RBI governor Shaktikanta Das

New Delhi: India’s evolution into a “credible” economic power is rooted in macroeconomic stability, institutional reforms and stronger balance sheets across banks and corporates, former…

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Iran conflict threatens India’s $4.5 billion electronics exports to Gulf via UAE, Hormuz route disruptions

New Delhi: The conflict in Iran could dent India’s $4.5 billion of electronics and tech exports to the Gulf despite negligible trade in these items…

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Imports power growth: February GST collections rise 8.1% to ₹1.84 lakh crore

New Delhi: India’s gross goods and services tax (GST) collection increased 8.1% year-on-year to ₹1.84 lakh crore in February, driven by steady domestic demand and…

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CBIC introduces deferred customs duty payment facility for manufacturers-importers

New Delhi: The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has introduced a deferred customs duty payment facility for eligible manufacturer importers. The step,…

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West Asia conflict may spike dal prices; rice exports to Iran at risk

Kolkata: Indian consumers may soon have to pay more for staples such as dal as the West Asia conflict disrupts trade routes and pushes up…

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Middle East conflict, rising oil prices threaten to slow India IT growth to 2–3% in FY27
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Middle East conflict, rising oil prices threaten to slow India IT growth to 2–3% in FY27

New Delhi: India’s IT services sector is facing a disruption as the Middle East conflict threatens to slow tech spending and freeze expansion plans in…

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