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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...

KOSPI Slides Sharply Amid Foreign Selling and Tech Stock Weakness Seoul, March 30: South Korean equities witnessed a steep decline on Monday, with the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) dropping 3.98 percent amid heightened geopolitical tensions and heavy selling in large-cap...

Bitcoin Drops Below Key Technical Levels, Holds Near USD 66,000 Amid Fragile Sentiment Bitcoin Breaks 200-Day Average, Signals Near-Term Pressure New Delhi, March 29 Bitcoin weakened to around USD 66,000 after slipping below its 200-day moving average and year-to-date average, both considered...

Government Explores Tax Relief Measures as West Asia Conflict Drives Up Airline Costs New Delhi, March 29: The Ministry of Civil Aviation is evaluating multiple measures to cushion Indian airlines from the financial strain caused by the ongoing West Asia conflict, with a key focus on reducing...

South Korea Considers Expanding Vehicle Rotation System Amid Rising Oil Prices Government May Extend Vehicle Rotation to Private Sector South Korea’s Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol announced that the government may expand its mandatory five-day vehicle rotation system to the private sector if...

Rupee Hits Record Low of 94.82 Against US Dollar Amid High Oil Prices and Market Volatility Mumbai, March 27 – The Indian rupee tumbled 86 paise to close at a new all-time low of 94.82 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday, pressured by rising oil prices and a stronger dollar amid...

New Delhi, March 27 – Crude oil prices rebounded to trade nearly 2% higher in domestic futures on Friday, driven by global energy gains and heightened geopolitical tensions in West Asia.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), April crude oil opened lower at ₹8,820 per barrel but surged ₹143, or...

New Delhi, March 27 – The government has cut excise duty on petrol and diesel by ₹10 per litre, shielding consumers from a price hike amid soaring global oil rates.Excise on petrol has been reduced from ₹13 to ₹3 per litre, and on diesel from ₹10 to nil, leading to an estimated annual revenue...

Rupee Hits Fresh Record Low of 94.70 Against US Dollar Amid Oil Price Surge, Weak MarketsMumbai, March 27: The Indian rupee plunged to a fresh all-time low of 94.70 against the US dollar during intra-day trading on Friday, pressured by rising global oil prices, a stronger dollar, and ongoing...

Government Cuts Excise Duty on Petrol, Diesel by ₹10/Litre to Cushion Consumers Amid Crude Oil SurgeNew Delhi, March 27: The government has slashed excise duty on petrol and diesel by ₹10 per litre each to shield consumers from soaring global crude oil prices triggered by escalating tensions...

. Rupee Hits Record Low of 94.56 Against US Dollar Amid Rising Oil Prices and Weak Equity MarketsMumbai, March 27: The Indian rupee plunged to an all-time low of 94.56 against the US dollar during intra-day trading on Friday, breaching the crucial 94.50 level for the first time. The sharp...

Nayara Energy Raises Petrol and Diesel Prices by Rs 5, Rs 3 Respectively New Delhi, March 26 – Nayara Energy, India’s largest private fuel retailer, announced a price increase of Rs 5 per litre for petrol and Rs 3 per litre for diesel on Thursday, citing the recent surge in global oil prices...

India’s Credit Growth Surges 61% in FY26, Driven by Retail and MSMEs Strong Demand Fuels Credit Expansion New Delhi, March 26 – India’s credit growth experienced a significant surge in fiscal year 2026, increasing by 61 per cent, according to a new report released on Thursday. The growth was...

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...

New Delhi, March 25 Precious metals rallied by up to 5%, with silver soaring by Rs 11,250 to Rs 2.41 lakh per kilogram, while gold climbed to Rs 1.49 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday amid strong global trends.According to the All India Sarafa Association, the white metal...

New Delhi, March 25 Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday that the nation must unite to address the challenges arising from the West Asia crisis.A joint attack launched by the US and Israel on Iran has disrupted the movement of ships and pushed oil prices in global...

Mumbai, March 25 Stock markets rallied for the second consecutive day on Wednesday, with benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closing nearly 2 per cent higher, as crude oil prices dropped and global markets advanced amid hopes of de-escalation in the war in West Asia.The 30-share BSE Sensex...

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...

Crude Oil Prices Decline Over 4% on Geopolitical Developments Crude Oil Futures Drop in Futures Trading New Delhi, March 25 – Crude oil prices experienced a significant decline on Wednesday, falling by more than 4 per cent to Rs 8,340 per barrel in futures trading on the Multi Commodity Exchange...

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...