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RBI MPC 2026: Rate-setting panel starts deliberations amid West Asia crisis; decision on Wednesday

Mumbai: The Reserve Bank’s rate-setting panel on Monday started its three-day brainstorming session on the first bi-monthly monetary policy of the fiscal amid expectations of…

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Strong domestic demand supports India’s economy, but Middle East crisis raises stagflation risks: Morgan Stanley

New Delhi [India], March 30 (ANI): India’s economic outlook remains supported by strong domestic demand and improving high-frequency indicators, but rising geopolitical tensions, particularly in…

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Market rout drags down startup stocks; Lenskart, Ather, Bluestone among big losers
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Market rout drags down startup stocks; Lenskart, Ather, Bluestone among big losers

New‑age companies that listed in the last 12-18 months remained under pressure on Monday amid a broader market correction and global risk‑off sentiment. Stock markets…

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India’s trade deficit narrows on month to $27.1 billion in Feb; Tariff uncertainty, Iran conflict loom

India’s merchandise trade deficit widened to $27.10 billion in February 2026, compared with $14.42 billion in the same month last year, with exports at $36.61…

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Planning early shipments, exploring alternate routes amid West Asia crisis: Exporters

New Delhi: Exporters and logistics providers are minimising disruptions caused by the ongoing West Asia crisis by closely monitoring carriers, planning shipments in advance, and…

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US calls India a ‘tough negotiator’; expects New Delhi, other partners to ‘honour’ trade deals

The United States on Friday described India as a “tough negotiator” in trade discussions and said it expects New Delhi and other partners to honour…

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Fertiliser stocks at record high, insulated from Middle East supply risks: Govt

New Delhi, India’s fertiliser inventories have surged to their highest level ahead of the kharif (summer) crop season, the government said on Friday, seeking to…

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West Asia crisis could raise energy risks for India but domestic flows, growth outlook remain resilient: Jefferies

Escalating tensions in West Asia, particularly around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, could pose near-term risks to global markets through higher energy prices, though…

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West Asian crisis: India braces for market impact; growth momentum on track

New Delhi: India is bracing to contain the impact of an expected sharp volatility in the global markets in the short term, senior government officials…

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Nikhil Kamath, Yuval Noah Harari discuss fragile global order, trust crisis at Davos| Business News

A discussion between Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath and historian-author Yuval Noah Harari at the World Economic Forum in Davos focused on the weakening of global…

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