New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) India’s benchmark Nifty 50 could be in the 28,000–31,000 range by the end of March 2027, implying a 15 per cent to 25 per cent upside from current levels, a report said on Wednesday.The report from investment management firm OmniScience Capital underpinned the outlook on FY27 Nifty 50 earnings per share of Rs 1,280 to Rs 1,320 and projected an earnings growth of 10 per cent–13 per cent.It forecasted a potential re-rating driven by easing geopolitical tensions, mo…
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New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) As deliberations on the upcoming budget gather pace, Pakistan Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb’s recent engagement with trade bodies and the business community has thrown up a set of entrenched concerns that continue to weigh on economic activity, according to an editorial in the Karachi-based Business Recorder newspaper. Stakeholders pointed to the persistently high cost of doing business, tightening liquidity, chronic infrastructure gaps and most importantly, po…
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) India’s tourism and hospitality sectors remain resilient on strong domestic demand, even as the ongoing West Asia conflict disrupts international travel, an industry body said on Thursday.Despite global headwinds, the hospitality sector remains relatively stable, supported by a strong ‘V-shaped’ recovery and robust domestic demand, according to a report by PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI).Moreover, the restaurant and food services segment also saw mixed …
Washington, April 16 (IANS) Global conflicts and supply chain disruptions are adding to economic stress in developing countries, with the Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four (G-24) warning that recent gains on inflation and growth are at risk.Speaking at a press briefing during the Spring Meetings, G-24 Chair Olawale Edun said: “Numerous political crises and conflicts globally have significantly impacted… populations and further strained the fragile global economy, with particularly adver…
Washington, April 16 (IANS) India’s strong economic growth is helping cushion fiscal pressures, but risks from subsidies and elevated debt remain, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said.“Strong growth makes life much easier. It can’t be much in a better position if they were growing as India is growing,” Rodrigo Valdes, Director of the IMF’s Fiscal Affairs Department, said during a press briefing on the Fund’s latest Fiscal Monitor on Wednesday (local time).He stressed that India…
Washington, April 15 (IANS) In the wake of the Iran-US war, rising crude oil prices and broader commodity pressures could complicate India’s inflation outlook and raise production costs across sectors, Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran warned on Wednesday. Speaking at the US-India Economic Forum 2026, Nageswaran said the impact of global conflict extends beyond crude prices to a wider set of critical inputs. “It is not purely about the price of oil… it is about the commoditie…
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) The Centre is reportedly considering a new fuel price stabilisation mechanism aimed at protecting consumers from sharp fluctuations in petrol, diesel and LPG prices amid rising global energy volatility.The proposal, which is currently under discussion among key ministries, seeks to establish a dedicated buffer system that can be deployed during periods of extreme price swings, according to NDTV Profit report.The move comes as geopolitical tensions in West Asia continue…
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Pakistan is once again grappling with rising inflation as escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly the Israel-US conflict with Iran, begin to ripple through its economy, a report has said. The surge in global energy prices has pushed the country’s inflation back into double-digit territory, with the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) climbing 12.15 per cent year-on-year (YoY), marking a 74-week high, The Express Tribune report said.According to analysts at T…
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Amid escalating geopolitical tensions, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has lowered Bangladesh’s economic growth forecast to 4 per cent for the current fiscal year ending in June, down from its earlier projection of 4.7 per cent, citing higher fuel prices and disruptions in global supply chains, according to a new report.According to the report by The Daily Star, the ADB has projected economic growth of 4.7 per cent for the next fiscal year (2026–27).The bank has r…
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Gold and silver prices witnessed a decline of around 1 per cent on Friday on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), as investors booked profits amid easing safe-haven demand.MCX gold declined 0.56 per cent to hit an intra-day low of Rs 1,52,561 per 10 grams, while silver futures (May 5) plummeted 0.7 per cent by logging an intraday low of Rs 2,42,067 per kg against the previous close.The yellow metal touched an intraday high of Rs 1,52,990, a decrease of 0.28 per cent or …