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New Delhi, April 11 The government on Saturday increased the export duty, or windfall tax, on diesel to Rs 55.5 per litre and on aviation fuel ATF to Rs 42 per litre.The duty hike will be effective immediately, the finance ministry said in a notification.The government had, on March 26...

Mumbai, April 9 The rupee ended with a marginal gain of 3 paise at 92.51 against the US dollar on Thursday, supported by a weak American currency, even as the situation in West Asia remains fragile, keeping investors wary of the opening of the Strait of Hormuz.Forex traders said geopolitical...

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...

New Delhi, April 7. Flight operations between India and West Asia have been severely disrupted since the outbreak of conflict in the region, with over 10,000 flights operated by Indian carriers cancelled so far, a senior government official said on Tuesday.According to Asangba Chuba Ao, Joint...

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...

Indian Stock Markets End Sharply Lower Amid Global Geopolitical Uncertainty Mumbai, March 27 – Indian stock markets fell sharply on Friday, snapping a two-day winning streak as uncertainty over ongoing talks between the United States, Israel, and Iran unsettled investor sentiment.Nifty and...

New Delhi, March 26. Flight operations from the Middle East to India are improving as more flights arrive from the war-affected region.Around 80 flights were expected to arrive from various airports in the UAE on Thursday, as airlines are operating a limited number of non-scheduled flights...

India Sees Improved Flight Connectivity from Middle East; Over 426,000 Passengers Repatriated New Delhi, March 25, 2026 – The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) reported that flight operations from Middle Eastern countries to India are gradually improving, with additional unscheduled and...

India Pursues ‘Values-Based’ Economic Corridor to Counter China’s Influence New Delhi, March 25 – India’s recent state visit to Israel has solidified the burgeoning strategic relationship between the two nations as part of a “sophisticated geo-economic strategy,” according to an article in The...

Modi Addresses Lok Sabha on West Asia Conflict, LPG Shortage Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday termed the prevailing situation in West Asia “worrisome” as it is having a very adverse impact on the global economy and the livelihoods of people. Modi is expected to address the Lok Sabha around...

Bond Yields Rise to 14-Month High Amid Geopolitical Concerns Mumbai, March 23 – The benchmark bond yield in India climbed to a 14-month high on Monday, driven by rising Brent crude oil prices and escalating tensions in the Middle East.Bond Market Reaction The yield on the 10-year government...

Indian Stock Market Ends Week Flat Amid Global Uncertainty; Crude Oil, Geopolitics in Focus Mumbai, March 22: The Indian stock market closed the week on a cautious note, with benchmark indices Nifty and Sensex ending largely flat as global uncertainties weighed on investor sentiment. Rising...

MCX Crude Declines After Three-Day Rally New Delhi, March 20: Crude oil prices declined sharply in futures trading on Friday, with rates falling by Rs 190 to Rs 8,808 per barrel as traders assessed the possibility of additional Iranian supply entering the global market.On the Multi Commodity...

Gold Prices Surge Rs 1,914 to Rs 1.46 Lakh per 10 Grams in Futures Trade Gold Futures Rise on MCX Amid Improved Global Sentiment New Delhi, March 20 Gold prices recorded a sharp increase in futures trading on Friday, climbing by Rs 1,914 to reach Rs 1.46 lakh per 10 grams, tracking firm global...

DGCA Advises Airlines to Avoid Key West Asia Airspaces Amid Rising Conflict Risks New Delhi, March 20 (Friday): India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has issued a directive to airlines to avoid operating in several West Asian airspaces due to escalating...

Indian Rupee Falls to Record Low of 92.94 Against US Dollar Amid Rising Oil Prices and FII Outflows New Delhi, March 20: The Indian rupee weakened further on Thursday, slipping to a fresh all-time low of 92.94 against the US dollar, as elevated crude oil prices and sustained foreign fund...

Indian Stock Market Crash: Sensex and Nifty See Steepest Fall in Nearly Two Years Amid Oil Price Surge Benchmark Indices Drop Over 3% Amid Global Tensions Mumbai, March 19: Indian stock markets witnessed a sharp decline on Thursday as escalating geopolitical tensions and a surge in crude oil...

Oil Prices Surge Over 4% After Middle East Energy Infrastructure Attacks Brent and WTI Crude Rally Amid Escalating Geopolitical Tensions Oil prices climbed sharply on Thursday, rising more than 4 per cent, following attacks on critical energy infrastructure in the Middle East that intensified...

Global Banks and Tech Firms Shut Offices Across West Asia as Iran Threatens Economic Targets Rising Tensions Trigger Precautionary Corporate Shutdowns Global banks, consulting firms, and technology companies have begun closing offices and shifting employees to remote work across parts of West...

Iran warned that global oil prices could surge to $200 per barrel after Iranian forces attacked merchant ships on Wednesday. The International Energy Agency (IEA) urged countries to release large amounts of strategic oil reserves to soften what could become one of the worst oil shocks since the...