Tag: geopolitical tensions

MCX gold climbed above  ₹1.50 lakh per 10 grams on Friday. (REUTERS)
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Gold price today: Check Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai gold rates

Gold prices traded higher in early deals on Friday. The gains came after US President Donald Trump claimed that the conflict involving Iran was “settled,…

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More economic safeguards on the cards as West Asia conflict persists: Report

The government is preparing additional policy interventions to insulate the Indian economy from the fallout of the West Asia conflict, with officials indicating that fresh…

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RBI likely to keep status quo on policy rate as threats loom

Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India is likely to leave the policy rate unchanged at its June meeting, according to a majority of economists in…

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West Asia conflict may slow India’s growth, push up Inflation: SBI Chairman

State Bank of India (SBI) chairman Challa Sreenivasulu Setty has warned that the ongoing conflict in West Asia could drag on global growth and push…

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RBI’s dividend gives Govt fiscal breathing space amid crude oil pressures: Kotak Securities Anindya Banerjee

Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) record dividend payout of Rs 2.87 lakh crore is expected to directly repair the government’s balance sheet at…

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Tax wealthy, not fuel and gold: Former UN Advisor, economist Santosh Mehrotra warns of Rupee slump, job losses

Former UN Advisor and economist Santosh Mehrotra, on Saturday, urged the government to shift its fiscal strategy by aggressively taxing the super-rich and high-net-worth individuals…

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WPI inflation to face further upside as oil and metal prices stay elevated amid geopolitical tensions: Report

New Delhi: With the US-Iran conflict keeping global crude oil prices elevated and the Strait of Hormuz disruption pushing up metal costs, the economic research…

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The BSE Sensex opened at 74,989.84, gaining 380.86 points or 0.51 per cent in early trade. (PTI)
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Sensex, Nifty open in green for 2nd straight day, extend recovery after PM’s austerity call hit

Indian benchmark indices opened higher on Thursday, extending a mild rebound from the previous session amid cautious optimism in global markets despite persistent concerns over…

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Sustained reforms will help India maintain growth momentum, says ADB’s Albert Park

Samarkand: India’s growth outlook remains “relatively robust,” but risks have increased due to global disruptions, particularly energy market volatility linked to geopolitical tensions, Asian Development…

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Spacetech startups spot promise in defence apps; it’s road of tough choices

Indian spacetech startups are shifting focus from purely commercial use cases to defence-led applications. Increasing geopolitical tensions and slow enterprise adoption are making them pivot…

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