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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...

Mumbai, March 26 Adhesive maker Pidilite will bear some of the price pressures resulting from rising raw material costs, but does not expect operating profit margins to fall below the 20-24 per cent target range, a top official has said.The city-headquartered company's immediate focus will be...

South Korea to Extend Fuel Tax Cuts Amid Middle East Conflict Seoul, March 26 – South Korea will significantly expand its temporary fuel tax cut to alleviate financial pressures on consumers due to the ongoing situation in the Middle East, the finance ministry announced Thursday.The current...

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...

South Korean President Urges Energy Savings Amid Middle East Crisis Fuel Price Cap and Electricity Rate Freeze Seoul, March 26 – South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday called for national cooperation in energy-saving efforts, citing the disruption of global energy markets caused by the...

Colombo, March 25 Sri Lanka is hoping to receive two installments of its bailout package from the IMF when the IMF team arrives here to complete its mission, Central Bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe said on Wednesday.An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team will arrive here on Thursday and...

Sensex, Nifty Rise for Second Day on Falling Oil Prices and Global Cues Mumbai, March 25, 2026 – Indian stock markets ended higher for the second consecutive session on Wednesday, supported by falling crude oil prices and improving global sentiment amid hopes of easing geopolitical tensions...

Pakistan Economy Remains Vulnerable Despite Petroleum Levy Hike New Delhi, March 25 – Experts have cautioned that Pakistan’s economy remains highly vulnerable to global shocks due to its heavy reliance on imported fuel, weak external finances, and limited fiscal space. The situation could worsen...

Sensex and Nifty Surge Over 2% Amid Global Optimism Mumbai, March 25 – The benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty recorded significant gains on Wednesday, rising by over 2%. The upward trend was fueled by a decline in crude oil prices and positive momentum in Asian markets, driven by hopes of...

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...

Sensex and Nifty Surge as Crude Oil Declines Amid Geopolitical Relief Mumbai, March 25 – The benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, continued their upward trajectory in early trading on Wednesday, bolstered by a sharp decline in crude oil prices and positive sentiment across Asian markets. The...

South Korean Won Rises as Trump Signals End to Middle East Conflict Seoul, March 25 – The South Korean won strengthened against the US dollar on Wednesday following indications from US President Donald Trump regarding a potential resolution to the escalating Middle East conflict.The won opened...

Aluminium Extrusion Industry Seeks Urgent Government Relief Amid LPG, PNG Shortages Supply Disruptions Trigger Production Cuts Across Sector New Delhi, March 24: The Aluminium Extrusion Manufacturers Association of India (ALEMA) has urged the government to introduce immediate relief measures as...

India PMI Data March 2026: Growth Slows Amid Middle East Tensions and Rising Cost Pressures Composite PMI Signals Moderation in Private Sector Output New Delhi, March 24: India’s private sector growth lost momentum in March as manufacturing and services activity moderated amid geopolitical...

Sensex, Nifty Rebound Sharply in Early Trade as Global Markets Rally on Iran De-escalation Signals Indian Equity Markets Open Strong After Previous Session Losses Mumbai, March 24: Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty staged a sharp rebound in early trading on Tuesday, tracking a...

KOSPI Trims Gains Despite Easing US-Iran Tensions; Won Rebounds Sharply Seoul Stocks Pare Early Surge Amid Foreign Selling Pressure Seoul stocks gave up a portion of their early gains on Tuesday morning, even as easing military tensions between the United States and Iran lifted global sentiment...

New Delhi, March 23 The Association of Gold Loan Companies (AGLOC) has sought a six-month deferral of the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) revised guidelines on lending against gold and silver collateral, scheduled for implementation by April 1, 2026, citing emerging geopolitical uncertainty and...

Global Oil Prices Plunge as US Temporarily Halts Strikes on Iran New Delhi, March 23, 2026 – Global oil prices fell sharply on Monday, with Brent crude dropping over 13%following US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a temporary halt to military strikes against Iran and reports of...

Sensex and Nifty Plunge Amid Rising Oil Prices and Middle East Tensions Mumbai, March 23, 2026 – Indian equity markets suffered a sharp decline on Monday, with the BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty falling sharply amid weak global cues and escalating tensions in the Middle East.The 30-share Sensex...

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...