Mumbai, March 28 (IANS) The Indian equity benchmarks closed lower for the fifth consecutive week, amid persistent geopolitical tensions, elevated crude oil prices and sustained foreign outflows.Nifty dipped 1.28 per cent during the week and declined 2.09 per cent on the last trading day to settle at 22,819. At close, Sensex was down 1,690 points or 2.25 per cent, at 73,583. It declined 1.27 per cent during the week.Both indices remained volatile and under pressure throughout the week, although t…
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Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) Indian stock markets ended higher for the second straight session on Wednesday, supported by easing oil prices and positive global cues. Investor sentiment improved after US President Donald Trump reiterated that talks are ongoing to bring an end to the conflict in the Middle East.The benchmark indices saw strong gains, with the Nifty rising 1.72 per cent, or 392.70 points, to close at 23,306.45.The Sensex also advanced 1.63 per cent, or 1,205 points, to settle at 75,273….
Kathmandu, March 17 (IANS) The Nepali government has decided to partially resume labour approvals previously suspended to send migrant workers to parts of the Gulf region, even as the region remains affected by the ongoing US-Iran conflict. Following joint US and Israeli attacks on Iran on February 28, which triggered retaliatory strikes by Iran targeting US and Israeli assets in the region, the Nepali government on March 1 suspended the issuance of labour approvals for Saudi Arabia, the Unit…
Kathmandu, March 13 (IANS) The government of Nepal has decided to stop providing visa-on-arrival facilities to Iranian citizens visiting the country amid the ongoing US–Iran conflict in West Asia, the country’s Department of Immigration said on Friday. “The move is aimed at preventing an influx of Iranian citizens into Nepal due to the ongoing conflict in the region,” Ram Chandra Tiwari, Director General of the department, told IANS. “We have been adopting similar policies for other nati…
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 13 (IANS) Gold and silver prices opened flat but dipped marginally on Friday, amid profit‑taking capped after recent record highs and strengthening of US dollar.MCX gold April futures lost 0.14 per cent to Rs 1,60,046 per 10 grams around 11.10 am on an intraday basis. Meanwhile, MCX silver May futures declined 0.19 per cent to Rs 2,67,448 per kg.However, the decline was capped by safe‑haven demand amid the ongoing US‑Iran war, and high crude prices kept underlying support …
Kolkata, March 12 (IANS) The Trinamool Congress on Thursday strongly criticised the sudden increase in the price of cooking gas in the country, linking the development to the US-Iran conflict in West Asia.At a press conference held at Trinamool Bhavan in Kolkata, state minister Chandrima Bhattacharya and party spokesperson Tanmay Ghosh claimed that the Central government’s lack of planning had led to the present gas crisis.Chandrima Bhattacharya alleged that it was foreseeable that gas supply …
Chennai, March 10 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Tuesday chaired a high-level review meeting at the State Secretariat in Chennai to assess the potential impact of the ongoing US–Iran conflict on the State and to formulate appropriate response measures. The meeting focused on the possible economic and logistical consequences of the conflict, particularly disruptions in the supply of petroleum products and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), which could affect households, businesses …
Kathmandu, March 9 (IANS) Nearly 55,000 Nepali citizens in West Asia have updated their details in an online rescue tracking system launched by the Nepali government, the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Monday. According to a statement issued by the ministry, a total of 54,786 Nepali citizens residing in the West Asia region had registered their details in an online system launched by the Department of Consular Services by Sunday night to help the government collect updated informa…
Mumbai, March 9 (IANS) Indian stock markets ended sharply lower on Monday as rising geopolitical tensions linked to the ongoing US-Iran war weighed on investor sentiment.Although the indices recovered partially from the day’s lows after crude oil prices eased.The Nifty settled at 24,028.05, down 422.40 points or 1.73 per cent. The index also officially entered the technical correction zone after falling more than 10 per cent from its record high of 26,373, which it had touched on January 5.The…