geopolitical tensions

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)...

New Delhi, April 1 The cement industry is expected to grow by 7-8 per cent in the current fiscal year, supported by sustained demand from the housing and infrastructure sectors, a report by rating agency ICRA said.However, profitability will remain under pressure due to rising input costs and...

New Delhi, April 1 Silver prices ended a three-day winning streak and fell by Rs 1,854 to Rs 2.39 lakh per kilogram in futures trading on Wednesday, tracking weak global trends amid geopolitical tensions in the ongoing conflict in West Asia.On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the white metal for...

New Delhi, April 1 The price of gold rose by Rs 1,539 to Rs 1.52 lakh per 10 grams in futures trading on Wednesday, due to positive sentiment in the domestic market amid rising prices of precious metals globally and a weaker US dollar.On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the yellow metal for June...

New Delhi, April 1 – The Indian real estate sector recorded the highest first-quarter inflow of institutional investments since 2022, amounting to $1.4 billion in January-March 2026, according to a report released on Wednesday.Despite registering a 62 per cent quarterly decline due to an...

New Delhi, April 1 – PSU oil marketing major Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has increased the prices of its premium fuels in the national capital.The price of XP100 petrol has been increased to Rs 160 per litre, up from Rs 149 previously. This high-octane fuel is primarily used in luxury...

New Delhi, March 31 – Analysts say that the outlook for Indian markets in the next fiscal year remains optimistic, provided geopolitical tensions subside and crude oil prices stabilize, even though domestic equities ended FY26 on a bearish note, with the Sensex falling by 7%.In 2025-26, the...

Stock Market Holiday Today: BSE, NSE Shut on March 31 for Mahavir Jayanti Trading Halt Across Equity and Commodity Markets Mumbai, March 31: The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) remain closed on Tuesday on account of Shri Mahavir Jayanti, pausing equity market...

Sensex and Nifty Plunge as Fiscal Year Concludes Mumbai, March 30 – The Sensex and Nifty benchmark indices experienced a significant decline on Monday, marking the end of the 2025-26 fiscal year. The downturn was driven by ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia and rising crude oil prices...

Construction Industry Poised for Recovery, ICRA Projects New Delhi, March 30 – India’s construction industry is projected to experience revenue growth in the coming years, according to a report released by ICRA. The sector is expected to see a 6-8% revenue increase in 2026-27 following two...

Gold and Silver Prices Plunge Amid Inflation Concerns Domestic Market Reaction On Monday, March 30, gold and silver prices experienced a significant decline in the Indian market, aligning with global trends. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold contracts for June 5 delivery opened 0.27...

Rupee Recovers Amid RBI Intervention, Market Volatility Mumbai, March 30 – The Indian rupee rebounded sharply on Monday, gaining 128 paise against the US dollar, recovering from an all-time low of 93.57. The recovery followed a decision by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to cap net open...

Tea Association of India Urges Assam Government on Housing Land Transfers Concerns Over Housing Line Land Transfer The Tea Association of India (TAI) has requested the Assam government to address industry concerns regarding the transfer of housing line land to tea garden workers under a newly...

India’s Supply Chains Remain Stable Amid West Asia Tensions, Says CAIT Adequate Stock of Essentials, No Cause for Concern New Delhi, March 29: India’s supply chain ecosystem continues to remain stable and resilient despite rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia, the Confederation of All India...

New Delhi, March 29: The combined market valuation of seven out of India’s top 10 most valued companies declined by Rs 1.75 lakh crore in the week leading up to the holiday, reflecting a broader weakness in equity markets. Reliance Industries recorded the steepest fall during the period...

Indian Stock Market Outlook: DIIs Counter FII Sell-Off Amid Global Uncertainty Domestic Investors Provide Strong Support to Indian Markets Amid continued foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows, domestic institutional investors (DIIs) played a crucial role in stabilizing the Indian stock...

India Monitors Strait of Hormuz Tensions as Oil Tankers Transit Key Route Indian Ships Continue Transit Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty New Delhi, March 28 – Two more merchant vessels carrying petroleum products for India are likely transiting the Strait of Hormuz, even as rising geopolitical...

Gold and Silver Prices Surge on Safe-Haven Demand Amid West Asia TensionsMumbai, March 27: Gold and silver prices witnessed a sharp rally on Friday as investors flocked to safe-haven assets amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty and fading hopes of de-escalation in the West Asia conflict.Gold...

New Delhi, March 25 Gold prices rose by Rs 5,091 to Rs 1.44 lakh per 10 grams in futures trading on Wednesday, driven by strong global trends and a weak US dollar.On the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for the April contract increased by Rs 5,091, or 3.66 per cent, to Rs 1,44,003 per 10 grams...

Sensex, Nifty Rise for Second Day on Falling Oil Prices and Global Cues Mumbai, March 25, 2026 – Indian stock markets ended higher for the second consecutive session on Wednesday, supported by falling crude oil prices and improving global sentiment amid hopes of easing geopolitical tensions...