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Gold hits 6-week low, silver plummets 6% as investors brace for prolonged high US interest rates

Gold prices dropped 1.5% while silver plunged 6% as investors weighed prolonged high US interest rates, Fed policy signals and…

May 19, 2026 20:22 IST

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IGL Q4 profit drops 21% to Rs 277 crore as input gas costs surge

IGL Q4 results showed a 21% fall in net profit as higher gas costs and West Asia supply disruptions impacted…

May 18, 2026 21:56 IST

After Maharashtra, Delhi cuts VAT on jet fuel from 25% to 7% for six months amid West Asia conflict

The decision was cleared during a Cabinet meeting led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. It also comes a day after…

Updated: May 17, 2026 08:38 IST

India’s April Exports Hit Record $43.5 Billion as Diversified Markets Offset West Asia Deficit

Exports grow in April despite West Asia crisis

India’s merchandise exports surged 13.7% in April to a record $43.5 billion, driven by explosive growth in markets like Singapore…

May 15, 2026 19:46 IST

Plastic MSMEs in Meltdown: Iran Conflict Triggers ₹18,000-Crore Monthly Loss and 70% Polymer Price Hike

Small plastic makers bear brunt of West Asia conflict

Revenue losses mount amid production cuts, rising input costs

May 14, 2026 22:48 IST

PM Modi’s austerity appeal: Can your boss refuse work from home? Here’s what labour law says

Speaking at public events in Vadodara and Telangana earlier this week, the Prime Minister urged businesses and citizens to adopt…

May 13, 2026 15:58 IST

Iran tightens Hormuz grip as Iraq, Pakistan strike energy deals amid war crisis

West Asia shock & the case for bottom-up discipline

As the West Asia conflict resurfaces energy risks and supply-chain disruptions, the Indian market is shifting toward a “bottom-up” reality.…

May 10, 2026 20:17 IST

Govt Unveils ₹5,000 Crore Lifeline and Fuel Caps to Shield Aviation from West Asia Crisis

India’s aviation push continues despite West Asia uncertainty

Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has announced major relief measures, including a ₹5,000 crore credit line and caps on…

May 8, 2026 18:40 IST

Reliance to shut some units at 660,000 bpd refinery in mid may for maintenance

Reliance Industries to shut units at its Jamnagar refinery for maintenance in mid-May, with the government staggering turnarounds to avoid…

May 6, 2026 19:07 IST

A complex financial infographic showing a downward trend in FII flows alongside a Nifty 50 P/E ratio chart dropping below 19x, with icons representing rising crude oil and the weakening Rupee at 95/$.

When will FIIs come back to India? Why the ‘AI Trade’ and crude above $100 are keeping foreign investors away

Discover why FIIs are avoiding India amid the ‘AI trade’ boom and surging crude—learn what could bring them back and…

May 6, 2026 08:20 IST

Cabinet approves Rs 2.55 lakh cr credit cover scheme to mitigate West Asia war impact on firms

The government has approved ECLGS 5.0 to enable Rs 2.55 lakh crore in additional credit for MSMEs, businesses and airlines,…

May 5, 2026 20:30 IST

Global LNG prices hit 3-year high amid West Asia disruption; India gas demand drops 15% in March Y-o-Y

Spot LNG prices surge to $17–18/mmbtu in April 2026, briefly touching $22, as supply disruptions from Strait of Hormuz and…

May 5, 2026 19:28 IST

Mission West Asia: Government Backs Exporters with RELIEF and Warehousing Push Amid Geopolitical Shifts

Govt asks exporters to continue West Asia exports, assures support

To counter the 57.9% drop in exports caused by the West Asia conflict, the Indian government has operationalized the ₹497…

May 3, 2026 18:59 IST

Stunned Passivity: India’s Strategic Silence and Economic Drift in the Face of the Trump-Netanyahu War

Across the isle by P Chidambaram: Mitigating costs of the start-stop war

The February 2026 outbreak of the US-Israel-Iran conflict has marginalized India’s traditional role as a global peacemaker.

Updated: May 3, 2026 15:35 IST

Air India express resumes West Asia services at scale, operating 40+ flights daily

Air India Express reinstates West Asia flights, operating over 40 daily services, strengthening connectivity between India and Gulf destinations including…

April 30, 2026 17:10 IST

Why West Asia’s Conflict is a Live Stress Test for India’s Digital Backbone

West Asia’s digital fault lines

Ongoing conflict shows that digital disruptions might be sudden, interconnected, and far-reaching. Systems would be tested not only on speed,…

April 30, 2026 01:47 IST

‘No sign of MSME stress despite US tariffs, West Asia tensions’: Binod Kumar, MD & CEO of Indian Bank

Indian Bank CEO Binod Kumar discusses the bank’s 11% profit growth in FY26, highlighting a strategic focus on salary accounts…

April 29, 2026 21:49 IST

India IIP Growth March 2026 at 4.1% | Manufacturing, Power Slowdown

March IIP growth slows to 5-month low of 4.1%; manufacturing, power drag

India’s IIP growth hits 5-month low at 4.1% in March due to slowing manufacturing and power. Stay informed on India’s…

Updated: April 28, 2026 18:45 IST

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