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RBI MPC: India’s central bank sounds alarm with five risks as Iran war threatens domestic stability

The Reserve Bank of India on Friday outlined five key risks to the Indian economy during its Monetary Policy Committee press conference, warning that the…

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The slowdown reflects a cooling in new business intakes, which moderated to a 14-month low. (Pixabay)
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India service economy grew at its slowest pace in 14 months in March 2026| Business News

India’s services economy lost momentum for a second consecutive month in March, growing at its slowest pace of expansion in more than a year as…

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View: Rupee at 100 will be a harsh check on India’s ambitions

Long before the first missiles were fired in the Middle East, the warning signs of a 2013-style capital exodus were visible in the gap between…

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Crude sustaining above $100 will push inflation beyond 6%, trigger rate hikes: HSBC

Mumbai, Crude oil sustaining above USD 100 per barrel will push the headline inflation above 6 per cent, the upper level of RBI’s tolerance band,…

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The services industry, which accounts for the majority of India's GDP, also lost ground with the PMI easing to 57.2 in March from 58.1 in February.
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India’s private sector growth hits three-year low as Iran war saps demand| Business News

India’s private sector expanded at its weakest pace in over three years in March as price shocks from the Iran war dampened domestic demand, yet…

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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…

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Indian economy at risk if Gulf conflict continues: Moody’s Analytics

The Indian economy could face one of the sharpest slowdowns in the Asia-Pacific region if the Gulf conflict continues, with the gross domestic product (GDP)potentially…

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India needs a forex reserve buffer of at least $1 trillion for robust intervention capacity, according to former RBI Deputy Governor Michael Patra. (Reuters)
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RBI’s defence of rupee vs dollar is weighing on India’s forex reserves| Business News

The Reserve Bank of India’s recent defence of the rupee vs dollar is weighing on the nation’s foreign exchange reserves, prompting calls from some analysts…

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A 40% surge in Corona Remedies' share price gave the company a market capitalisation of nearly  ₹9,000 crore. (HT)
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India’s inflation rate rises to 3.21% in February before Iran war impact shows| Business News

India’s inflation rate rose in February even before the full impact of the Iran war shows on the world’s fourth largest economy. However, it’s still…

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Oil, rupee, markets: All alarms are blaring for India’s economy

Indian financial markets were jolted on Monday as a sharp spike in global oil prices triggered a broad sell-off across currencies and equities, exposing the…

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