geopolitical tensions

Retail Super-Cycle Rebounds: Equity Flows Surge Amid Geopolitical Turmoil, But Industry Faces Profit Warning The domestic mutual fund industry concluded FY26 with Assets Under Management (AUM) expanding by 12.2 per cent to reach ₹ 73.73 lakh crore. This represented an addition of ₹ 8 lakh crore...

Geopolitical Storm Brews: North Korea Urges Nations to Distance Themselves from US Amid Hormuz Tensions Escalating Geopolitical Tensions in the Middle East Tensions soared globally this week following reports of the US-Iran conflict and concerns over the Strait of Hormuz. A pro-North Korea...

Finance ministers and central bankers from the world's 191 member countries are convening in Washington, D.C., for the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank's spring meetings. The gathering, scheduled for April 13-18, aims to assess global economic uncertainties exacerbated by the...

New Delhi, April 10 The commerce ministry on Friday said it will set up a weekly monitoring mechanism to track export-import trends and sectoral stress indicators, amid concerns that supply chain disruptions, logistical constraints, and rising input costs due to geopolitical tensions could...

Mumbai, April 9 Gold and silver prices declined on Thursday despite fresh geopolitical tensions following reports of Israel attacking Lebanon's Hezbollah.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures (June 5) fell by as much as 0.74 per cent or Rs 1,129 to Rs 1,50,647, hitting an...

Mumbai, April 9 – The Indian equity markets opened cautiously on Thursday after a sharp rally in the previous session. Benchmark indices declined amid investor concerns over escalating geopolitical tensions, as reports suggested that Israel had attacked Hezbollah in Lebanon, raising fears of a...

Mumbai, April 8 – Gold and silver prices rose sharply on Wednesday due to demand for safe-haven assets, even after US President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire plan.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures (June 5) jumped as much as Rs 3,688 or 2.45 per cent, reaching a...

New Delhi, April 7 – India’s market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), announced on Tuesday a one-time relaxation for public offerings, acknowledging that ongoing geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Middle East, have slowed fundraising activity and reduced...

New Delhi, April 7 Sebi on Tuesday extended the validity of IPO and rights issue approvals until September 30 to give companies more time to launch their offerings, amid ongoing tensions in West Asia.According to a Sebi circular, the regulator's observation letters, which were originally set...

New Delhi, April 7 Indian airlines have cancelled over 10,000 flights since the onset of the West Asia conflict, as escalating tensions and airspace restrictions disrupted international operations, a senior government official said.The widespread closure of key transit corridors forced...

New Delhi, April 7 The price of silver plummeted by Rs 1,479 to Rs 2.31 lakh per kilogram in futures trading on Tuesday, amid escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia and rising inflation concerns that dampened investor sentiment.On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the white metal for May...

New Delhi, April 7 Gold prices fell by Rs 610 to Rs 1.49 lakh per 10 grams in futures trading on Tuesday as rising crude oil rates and escalating tensions in the Middle East dampened demand for the safe-haven asset and kept investors cautious.On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the yellow metal...

New Delhi, April 7 Crude oil prices rose by nearly 3 per cent to hit a record high of Rs 10,888 per barrel in futures trading on Tuesday, driven by strong global cues as tensions between the US and Iran intensified ahead of President Donald Trump's deadline for reopening the Strait of Hormuz...

New Delhi, April 7 Crude oil prices surged by Rs 300, hitting a record high of Rs 10,888 per barrel in futures trading on Tuesday, driven by strong global energy benchmarks amid persistent supply concerns and geopolitical tensions in West Asia.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), crude oil...

New Delhi, April 7: Gold and silver prices experienced volatility on Tuesday, amid geopolitical tensions following US President Donald Trump’s recent aggressive posts regarding Iran.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures (June 5) were trading at ₹1,50,228, up ₹247 or 0.16 per cent...

New Delhi, April 6 – Moody’s Ratings maintained India’s sovereign credit rating at Baa3 with a stable outlook on Monday.In its latest report, the agency said India’s stable outlook reflects improving fiscal indicators since the pandemic and relatively resilient economic growth compared to...

Mumbai, April 6 The rupee gained 14 paise to close at 93.04 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, following Reserve Bank initiatives aimed at curbing speculative activity and dampening volatility in the rupee.Forex traders said that while the RBI measures are rupee-positive, continued...

Mumbai, April 6 – Indian equity markets ended higher for the third consecutive session, driven by optimism surrounding a potential de-escalation in tensions between the US and Iran, which lifted investor sentiment across sectors.The benchmark Nifty rose by 1.12 per cent, or 255 points, to...

New Delhi, April 6: India's economic growth is expected to remain robust despite rising global uncertainties, with GDP projected to expand at 6.7 per cent in FY27, a new report said on Monday.While ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia may present some challenges, data compiled by...

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...