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New Delhi, April 3 – Economists on Friday said they do not expect any changes in the repo rate or policy stance this time, given the geopolitical tensions, as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) prepares for its monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting next week.According to them, the tone will be...

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...

New Delhi, April 2 Gold prices plunged by Rs 6,004 to Rs 1.47 lakh per 10 grams in futures trading on Thursday, amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East that boosted the US dollar and dampened investor sentiment.Breaking a four-day winning streak, the yellow metal for June...

Mumbai, April 2 Foreign portfolio investors have withdrawn ₹17,689 crore of their investments in Fully Accessible Route (FAR) government securities since the beginning of the conflict in the Middle East, reflecting heightened risk aversion among global investors and growing concerns over...

South Korea Inflation Rises to 2.2% in March Amid Surge in Global Oil Prices Seoul, April 2: South Korea’s consumer price inflation accelerated to 2.2 percent year-on-year in March, exceeding the government’s 2 percent target, as rising global oil prices driven by prolonged Middle East tensions...

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, 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. Rupee...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...