Washington, March 22 (IANS) India’s economic momentum is facing a fresh strain as the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran disrupts its deep-rooted ties with the Gulf, a key pillar of trade, energy supplies, and remittances, according to a New York Times report.Only weeks ago, India appeared well placed among major economies, with strong growth, stable inflation, and robust reserves. But its growing economic integration with the Gulf — long seen as an advantage — is now emerging as a vulnerability…
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Mumbai, March 21 (IANS) The Indian equity benchmarks closed in the red for the fourth consecutive week, showing sustained selling pressure amid escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia.Nifty dipped 0.16 per cent during the week, and gained 0.49 per cent on the last trading day to reach 23,114. At close, Sensex was up 324 points or 0.44 per cent at 74,532. It declined 0.04 per cent during the week.Both indices began the week on a flat note but soon gained momentum, mainly due to buyer intere…
Mumbai, March 20 (IANS) The Indian stock markets ended in the green on Friday but gave up part of their gains in the final hour as rising tensions between Iran and Israel pushed oil prices higher and dampened investor sentiment.The benchmark indices Nifty and Sensex settled off their day’s highs after reports of fresh strikes between Iran and Israel triggered concerns over global energy supplies.The Nifty closed 112.35 points, or 0.49 per cent, higher at 23,114.50, while the Sensex gained 325….
Mumbai, March 20 (IANS) Global oil prices traded lower on Friday after the US signalled a possible easing of sanctions on Iranian crude, as efforts intensified to secure shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.Brent crude futures fell as much as 3.39 per cent to an intra-day low of $104.96 per barrel, while US WTI crude futures traded 3.22 per cent lower at $92.47, hitting an intra-day low.The decline in oil prices followed comments by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who indicated that Washin…
Mumbai, March 20 (IANS) The Indian rupee dropped to a record low on Friday to 93.12 against the US dollar, amid global supply chain disruptions due to escalating Middle East conflict.The domestic currency fell 0.55 per cent to 93.12, eclipsing its previous low of 92.63 on Wednesday.The rupee has depreciated nearly 2 per cent since the West Asia tensions began.According to experts, the USD/INR pair is trading above the 92.8 level, indicating continued pressure on the rupee amid elevated crude pri…
New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) The Indian rupee reached a new low against the US dollar on Thursday, depreciating 30 paise to 92.94, as oil prices remain elevated amid the West Asia crisis.In the meantime, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) have sold nearly Rs 74,000 crore over the last 12 sessions in the domestic stock market.Iran has warned it would carry out more severe retaliatory strikes if the US and Israel attack its energy facilities again. On Wednesday, Israel struck Iran’s South Pars o…
Mumbai, March 18 (IANS) The rupee on Wednesday touched a fresh record low of 92.63 against the US dollar, amid a firming greenback and continued foreign fund outflows.At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 92.42 and moved in a narrow range before weakening to its all-time low during the session.The currency had closed at 92.37 on Tuesday.”The Indian rupee slipped to a fresh record low as a break below the 92.50 level triggered selling pressure, exacerbated by thin dollar liquidit…
Mumbai, March 14 (IANS) Indian equity benchmarks lost nearly 6 per cent on a weekly basis, reflecting sustained selling pressure amid escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia.Nifty dipped 5.31 per cent during the week and lost 2.06 per cent on the last trading day to reach 23,151. At close, Sensex was down 1,470 points or 1.93 per cent at 74,563. It advanced 5.52 per cent during the week.The sharp correction has largely been driven by the surge in crude oil prices and rising macroeconomic c…
Mumbai, March 13 (IANS) Indian equity markets ended sharply lower on Friday as rising tensions in the Middle East weighed on investor sentiment and triggered broad-based selling across sectors.The benchmark indices, Nifty and Sensex, closed deep in the red as concerns over the prolonged US-Iran conflict intensified fears of a gas supply crunch and higher energy costs.The Nifty declined 488.05 points, or 2.06 per cent, to settle at 23,151.10. Meanwhile, the Sensex dropped 1,470.50 points, or 1.93…
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Indian oil marketing companies (OMCs) should be able to absorb average crude prices of up to around $90 per barrel over the medium term, supported in part by stronger refining margins, even as escalating tensions in West Asia raise concerns over global energy supply routes, a report said on Thursday.According to an analysis by CareEdge Ratings, the geopolitical situation notes that hostilities around the Strait of Hormuz have led to a sharp rise in crude prices since l…