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India Growth Resilient Amid Global Uncertainty, but Crude Risks Linger
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India growth resilient amid global uncertainty, but crude risks linger

New Delhi: The finance ministry on Wednesday said global uncertainties have resurfaced in the wake of the latest escalation of the West Asia conflict, clouding…

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Weak investments, higher oil prices to slow India’s GDP growth to 6.6% in FY27: Poll

Bengaluru: India’s economic growth is expected to slow sharply this fiscal year from last year’s robust expansion and recover only modestly the following year, a…

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The negative momentum follows a sharp escalation in the Middle East after the collapse of the hard-won United States-Iran ceasefire, an event that instantly disrupted crucial global energy corridors. (REUTERS/Representational)
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Sensex, Nifty tumble as oil prices weigh on markets amid fresh US-Iran strikes

Indian markets started the week with a sharp decline amid fresh geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran, consequently contributing to rising crude oil prices….

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Growth engine revving despite global roadblocks as GST, auto sales rise
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Growth engine revving as GST, auto sales rise despite global roadblocks

New Delhi: India’s economy ended the first quarter of FY27 on a strong footing with various high-frequency indicators showing robust growth in June, reflecting resilience…

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India’s economic plot twist comes with one villain stepping aside, another waiting

Indians and many experts spent much of the last few months worrying that an oil shock would become the country’s next economic headache. However, it…

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Oil cools, monsoon heats up concerns for India’s rural economy

Falling crude oil prices have prompted some analysts to trim India’s inflation forecasts for the current fiscal year, but an uncertain monsoon season is emerging…

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Sanjay Malhotra calms rate hike fears as RBI watches oil, monsoon

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday said it is “premature” to discuss interest rate hikes, stressing that policymakers continue to face…

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RBI seen in no rush to press rate hike pedal, decision may get deferred to second half of FY27

Mumbai: Timelines for an interest-rate increase by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) are gradually being pushed further back, with economists now visibly tilting toward…

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RBI flags rising fuel-price pressures amid West Asia war, says crude is easing as Hormuz fears recede

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has flagged emerging fuel-price pressures and weakening consumer confidence amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, even as it…

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Peace in West Asia expected to boost order book of Indian exporters: Industry body FIEO

New Delhi: Restoration of peace in the West Asian region is expected to revive the order books of Indian exporters and reduce input costs, as…

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