geopolitical tensions

New Delhi, April 6 – The Reserve Bank of India’s three-day Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting began on Monday, with analysts widely expecting the central bank to keep the repo rate unchanged amid heightened uncertainty due to the West Asia conflict.The meeting, scheduled from April 6 to...

New Delhi, April 5 The TV industry, which is already facing soaring prices of memory chips (RAM), is bracing for a decline in sales, weighed down by rising costs of plastics for ocean freight due to ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia.Some manufacturers are also raising concerns about a...

New Delhi, April 5 Leading FMCG makers reported resilient growth in the March quarter of FY26, amid a stable demand environment, posting healthy revenue expansion, even though geopolitical tensions in the Middle East markets remained a concern.The makers, such as Marico, Dabur, and AWL Agri...

New Delhi, April 4: State-run oil marketing company (OMC) Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) assured on Saturday that supplies of petrol, diesel, and LPG remain adequate across the country, even as the Centre steps up efforts to minimize any disruption to fuel supply chains amid global...

Mumbai, April 3 – Indian equity markets closed lower for the sixth consecutive week amid escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia and sharp currency fluctuations, with both key indices ending in the red during a shortened four-day trading week. Business news subscriptionThe Sensex closed...

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...