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New Delhi, April 6 Crude oil prices rose by Rs 91 to Rs 9,284 per barrel in futures trading on Monday, remaining near record levels, after US President Donald Trump warned of military strikes on Iran's power plants and other infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened.On the Multi...

New Delhi, April 6 Precious metal prices in the domestic markets are expected to remain moderately bullish in the fiscal year 2026-27 as geopolitical tensions, trade war fears, and growing recession risks globally are likely to bolster demand for safe-haven assets, even as elevated interest...

New Delhi, April 6 – State-run oil marketing company, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL), announced on Monday that commercial LPG supply has recovered to around 70 per cent of pre-crisis levels, despite ongoing geopolitical disruptions.The PSU firm further noted that it continues to work...

Mumbai, April 6 The rupee gained 33 paise to 92.85 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, following the RBI's tightened rules to curb speculative positions, capping banks’ net open positions at USD 100 million, even as global developments continued to act as a risk.Forex traders said...

New Delhi, April 5 In their collective commitment to support oil market stability amid the West Asia crisis, the eight OPEC+ countries — Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, the UAE, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman — decided on Sunday to implement a production adjustment of 206,000 barrels per day...

New Delhi, April 4 – The government on Saturday dismissed reports and social media claims that an Iranian crude oil cargo was diverted from Vadinar in India to China due to payment issues, calling them “factually incorrect” and misleading.The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has clarified...

New Delhi, April 3: Global crude oil prices rose on Friday after US President Donald Trump warned of possible military strikes on Iran within two to three weeks, raising fresh concerns about supply disruptions from the West Asia region.Brent crude futures traded at $109.24 per barrel, up 8%...

Mumbai, April 2 The rupee logged one of its steepest single-day gains in many years and closed 152 paise higher at 93.18 against the US dollar on Thursday after the Reserve Bank stepped in with a slew of measures to restrict banks from onshore forward markets.The domestic unit, however...

New Delhi, April 2 The government has announced measures to help exporters mitigate the impact of the West Asia crisis, and more decisions are being considered, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday.The US-Israel attack launched on Iran in February has disrupted shipping...

New Delhi, April 2 The reimposed windfall export taxes on diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) will not apply to Reliance Industries Ltd's SEZ refinery due to court rulings, a senior official said on Thursday.Effective from March 26, the government revised fuel levies, reintroducing export...

RBI Interest Rate Hike Unlikely Unless Crude Oil Prices Remain Above $100 New Delhi, April 2 – The Reserve Bank of India is unlikely to raise interest rates at its upcoming Monetary Policy Committee meeting next week, according to a report released on Thursday. The report suggests that the RBI’s...

Rupee Rebounds 151 Paise from Record Low, Trades at 93.19 Against US Dollar RBI Measures Trigger Sharp Recovery in Early Trade Mumbai, April 2: The Indian rupee staged a strong recovery on Thursday, gaining 151 paise from its record low to trade at 93.19 against the US dollar in early deals. The...

New Delhi, April 1 Crude oil prices fell by more than 3 percent to Rs 9,265 per barrel in futures trading on Wednesday as investors booked profits after US President Donald Trump said the military could end its offensive against Iran in two to three weeks.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX)...

Mumbai, April 1 The rupee gained 15 paise to 94.70 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday, tracking positive cues from domestic equity markets and the retreat of the US dollar overseas.However, the local currency remained under pressure due to higher crude oil prices and sustained...

Mumbai, April 1 – Domestic stock markets opened sharply higher on Wednesday, with a significant gap-up, tracking positive cues from the US and Asian markets amid hopes for de-escalation in the West Asia conflict, which is now in its 33rd day.The 50-scrip Nifty opened at 22,899, rising by 567...

New Delhi, March 31 India's real GDP growth for the next fiscal could decline by around 1 percentage point, while retail inflation could rise by about 1.5 percentage points from their baseline estimates if the Middle East conflict persists through the next fiscal, an EY report said.The EY...

Seoul, March 31 – The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources announced on Tuesday that it has allocated 924.1 billion won ($609 million) in a supplementary budget to address the Middle East crisis amid disruptions in energy and industrial supply chains.The announcement came after the...

South Korea Launches Crude Oil Swap System to Counter Supply Risks Amid Strait of Hormuz Disruptions Government Introduces Temporary Oil Swap Mechanism Seoul, March 31: South Korea’s government has introduced a crude oil swap system with private refiners starting Tuesday, aiming to stabilize...

New Delhi, March 30 As many as 19 ships carrying LPG, crude oil, and LNG destined for India are currently stranded in the Strait of Hormuz due to the escalating conflict in West Asia.At an inter-ministerial briefing on the fallout of developments in West Asia, Rajesh Kumar Sinha, Special...

India GDP Growth Seen Slowing to 6.5% in FY27 Amid Energy Price Pressures: ICRA Growth Outlook Weakens on Rising Energy Costs and Global Uncertainty New Delhi, March 30: ICRA on Monday projected that India’s GDP growth will moderate to 6.5 percent in the financial year 2026 to 2027, down from...