Tag: West Asia conflict
West Asia’s unquiet hour: Hidden costs and a strategic opening for India
Wars, in our time, rarely remain confined to the territories in which they erupt. They travel through oil prices, shipping lanes, data cables, and inflation…
West Asia conflict threatens global energy arteries; prudent economic handling over a decade allows India to keep space for capex: FM
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said the West Asia conflict has evolved from a regional security concern to a systemic tremor, “threatening vital arteries…
Sebi, RBI explore steps to shield companies from market volatility
India’s market regulator Sebi has held talks with industry representatives on possible steps to help them navigate the ongoing crisis, while the RBI is set…
Manmade fibre exporters flag concerns arising from West Asia conflict
The continuing conflict in West Asia, which has led to a rise in crude oil prices, is directly impacting the cost of key raw materials…
Centre plans sweeping reforms as West Asia war jolts supply chains
New Delhi: The government is drawing up a comprehensive reform road map amid the West Asia conflict, seeking to build on measures already under way,…
Economy on firm footing, rupee doing fine compared to Asian peers: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
New Delhi: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said the rupee is “doing fine” when compared with the relative performance of other emerging market currencies…
West Asia conflict to strain India’s FY27 fiscal math, says ICRA
A surge in global crude oil and natural gas prices amid the West Asia conflict is likely to complicate India’s fiscal position in FY2027, potentially…
ET Graphics: The WTO divide and India’s position as a war burns West Asia
The World Trade Organization’s 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) begins Thursday in Yaoundé, Cameroon, where its 166 members would deliberate on the US global tariffs and…
West Asia conflict to push up pesticide input costs by 20-25%, warns industry body
New Delhi: The ongoing conflict in West Asia is set to significantly raise input costs for India’s crop protection industry by 20-25 per cent, industry…
Indian exporters facing shipment delays amid West Asia crisis; govt sets up inter-ministerial group
Indian exporters are facing challenges as shipments are not reaching destinations due to disruptions caused by the West Asia conflict, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said…