supply chain disruptions

Finance ministers and central bankers from the world's 191 member countries are convening in Washington, D.C., for the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank's spring meetings. The gathering, scheduled for April 13-18, aims to assess global economic uncertainties exacerbated by the...

New Delhi, April 11 – Despite the global slowdown, India remains one of the fastest-growing major economies in the world, with an expected growth rate of 6.6% in FY27. This is primarily due to higher energy prices resulting from the Middle East conflict and disruptions in supply chains, which...

Mumbai, April 8 – The Reserve Bank of India maintained its key policy rate unchanged on Wednesday, adopting a cautious approach while assessing the impact of the six-week Iran conflict on energy supplies, inflation, and economic growth.The central bank's Monetary Policy Committee voted...

New Delhi, April 7: Global geopolitical tensions are beginning to weigh on India's economic outlook, but the country is still expected to maintain steady growth, with GDP growth projected at 6.2 per cent for FY2027, a report said on Tuesday.The data, compiled by Morgan Stanley, projects...

Seoul, April 7 – Downside risks to the South Korean economy are increasing amid the prolonged conflict in the Middle East, as rising global oil prices and supply chain disruptions could have broader negative impacts on prices, consumption, and exports, a state-run think tank said on Tuesday...

Jaipur, April 4 The ongoing conflict in West Asia has begun to impact exporters in the Bikaner region. Shipments of popular food items, such as bhujia, papad, and spices to Gulf and European countries are facing severe disruptions, traders said.Bikaner, known for its namkeen industry, exports...

New Delhi, March 31 The government has cancelled the auction of 11 critical and strategic mineral blocks which were put up for sale in the sixth round due to poor investor response and a lack of qualified bidders.This development comes as a setback to the government's efforts to increase...

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’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...

Moscow, March 25 Russia is set to redirect its hydrocarbon supplies to Asia amid growing demand, the Russian Energy Minister said on Wednesday, without naming any country, amid the ongoing West Asia crisis and the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz.India and China have been the main importers of...

India’s Engineering Goods Exports Hit $10.36 Billion in February 2026, Achieving Double-Digit Growth New Delhi, March 25, 2026 – Despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and a global economic slowdown, India’s engineering goods exports recorded 12.9% year-on-year growth in February 2026, reaching...

India’s Strategic Oil Reserves at Two-Thirds Capacity Amid Middle East Supply Risks New Delhi, March 23 – India’s strategic petroleum reserves (SPR), designed to provide cover for about 9.5 days of crude oil supplies during disruptions or price shocks, are currently at only two-thirds capacity...

India Urea Production Hit as LNG Disruptions Force Plants to Run at Half Capacity New Delhi, March 22: India’s urea production has taken a hit as fertiliser plants across the country are operating at nearly half their capacity following disruptions in liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies through...

Gulf Energy Strikes Disrupt Global Supply, Boost Upstream Firms While Downstream Faces Pressure Energy Price Surge Shifts Sector Dynamics New Delhi, March 20 – Recent strikes at Gulf energy facilities have triggered sharp disruptions in global oil and gas flows, driving prices higher and...

Indian Rupee Hits Record Low of 93.12 Against US Dollar Amid West Asia Tensions Rupee Weakens Sharply as Global Risks Intensify Mumbai, March 20: The Indian rupee plunged to a record low on Friday, falling to 93.12 against the US dollar, as escalating conflict in West Asia disrupted global...

Metal Stocks in Focus: JSW Steel Plans Mozambique Coal Mine, Jindal Stainless Faces Fuel Constraints, Hindalco Clarifies Operations Shares of major metal companies including JSW Steel, Jindal Stainless, and Hindalco Industries are expected to remain in focus on Monday, March 16, following...

Induction Cooktops Go Out of Stock as LPG Supply Concerns Trigger Buying Rush Across India Households Turn to Electric Cooking as West Asia Conflict Raises Supply Fears New Delhi, March 12: Induction cooktops are rapidly disappearing from online marketplaces as households across India scramble...