New Delhi, March 31 – The recent surge in global oil prices is testing Pakistan's fragile macroeconomic stability, and the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) tolerance of Islamabad's decision to shield domestic fuel prices signals a shift in approach, a new report has said.The report from...
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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...
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IMF Warns Middle East Conflict Could Trigger Global Inflation and Slow Growth
Energy Shock and Economic Uncertainty Intensify Amid Ongoing Conflict
New Delhi, March 31: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cautioned that the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran...
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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...
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Indian Stock Markets End Fiscal Year on Weak Note Amid Global Tensions
Mumbai, March 30 – Indian stock markets concluded the final trading session of the 2026 fiscal year with a significant downturn, driven by escalating global tensions stemming from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.The...
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Rupee Performance Amid Global Uncertainty
New Delhi, March 30 – Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated on Monday that India’s economic fundamentals remain robust, and the Indian rupee is performing well against the US dollar when compared to other emerging market economies.
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South Asian Nations Face Energy Crisis Risks Amid Middle East Conflict
New Delhi, March 30 – The ongoing Middle East crisis presents a heightened risk to Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, among South Asian nations, according to a report by S&P Global Ratings. The report highlights the...
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Gold and Silver Prices Plunge Amid Inflation Concerns
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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...
Gold Prices Rebound Nearly ₹2,000 on MCX Amid Global Gains and Bargain BuyingNew Delhi, March 27: Gold prices rebounded sharply in futures trading on Friday, rising by ₹1,997 to ₹1.41 lakh per 10 grams on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), supported by strong global cues and bargain buying...
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New Delhi, March 26 – The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) on Thursday projected India's GDP growth rate at 7.6 per cent for 2025-26, 6.1 per cent for 2026-27, and 6.4 per cent for 2027-28, with the country remaining the world's fastest-growing major economy.The...
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India’s GDP Growth Projected to Slow in Coming Years
New Delhi, March 26 – The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has revised its economic outlook for India, projecting a GDP growth rate of 7.6 per cent for the current fiscal year and 6.1 per cent for fiscal year...
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New Delhi, March 26 The West Asia conflict could reduce economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region by up to 1.3 percentage points over 2026-2027 and increase inflation by 3.2 percentage points if energy market disruptions last more than a year, according to a research by the Asian Development...
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Seoul Central Bank Warns of Rising Interest Rates Amid Middle East Conflict
SEOUL, March 26 – The Bank of Korea (BOK) has issued a warning regarding potential upward pressure on market interest rates due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East. The central bank’s statement, released on...
Brent Crude and WTI Prices Rise
Mumbai, March 26 – Global oil prices jumped to above $100 per barrel on Thursday following a statement from Iran indicating it was not in direct negotiations with the United States to end the conflict in the Middle East.Brent crude futures rose by 1.21 percent...
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New Delhi, March 25 Silver prices surged by Rs 12,861 to Rs 2.36 lakh per kilogram in futures trading on Wednesday, driven by a weak US dollar and easing inflation fears following a correction in crude oil prices.Ending a 10-day decline, the white metal for May delivery soared by Rs 12,861, or...
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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...
Crude Oil Prices Drop Amid Ceasefire Hopes, Offering Temporary Relief to India
New Delhi, March 25 – International crude oil prices experienced a significant decline on Wednesday, driven by growing hopes for a ceasefire in the West Asia region. Brent crude futures fell by 7 per cent to a day’s...
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India’s Resilient Growth Trajectory
New Delhi, March 25 – India’s economy is expected to maintain its robust growth trajectory, with S&P Global projecting a GDP growth rate of 7.1 per cent for the fiscal year ending March 2027 (FY27). This projection underscores India’s position as one of the...
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S&P Global Ratings Raises India’s GDP Growth Forecast to 7.1 Percent
New Delhi, March 25 – S&P Global Ratings on Wednesday raised India’s GDP growth forecast for the next fiscal year to 7.1 percent, citing robust private consumption, investment, and exports as key drivers. The rating agency’s...
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Indian Markets Likely to Recover as Crude Oil Pressure Eases: Report
New Delhi, March 24, 2026 – Indian equity markets are likely to witness a smart recovery as the pressure from crude oil prices eases and price-to-earnings (P/E) premiums moderate, according to a report by Emkay Global Financial...