[ad_1] MUMBAI: India’s foreign exchange reserves fell to $716.8 billion in the week ended March 6 from $728.5 billion in the previous week, RBI data showed. The $11.7 billion decline in reserves last week came amid dollar sales of about $6.1 billion by the central bank to support the rupee against pressure stemming from the…
[ad_1] As the Middle East war continues to escalate, tensions are mounting for the South Asian nation of Pakistan. The country is facing an economic crisis as Iran has disrupted fuel shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, its main oil supply route. Pakistan relies on Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates for over 85%…
[ad_1] Gold prices have slipped in recent sessions even as geopolitical tensions escalated in West Asia, surprising investors who typically view the precious metal as a safe-haven during periods of uncertainty.It has been 14 days of intense military exchanges involving the United States, Israel and Iran. Over this period, benchmark indices Nifty and Sensex have…
[ad_1] Akasa Air on Saturday announced that it will introduce a fuel surcharge ranging from Rs 199 to Rs 1,300 on domestic and international flight tickets booked from March 15, citing a sharp rise in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.In a post on X, the airline said…
[ad_1] The TikTok US joint venture deal is expected to generate nearly $10 billion in payments for the administration of US President Donald Trump, poured in from involved investors, according to a report by the The Wall Street Journal citing sources. WSJ said that this payment forms part of an arrangement through which investors considered…
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: DCM Shriram said it will receive $90 million from International Finance Corporation, the World Bank Group’s private sector arm, through sustainability-linked non-convertible debentures. Proceeds will fund expansion of its chemicals business. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Before the US and Israel even launched strikes, Iran had a plan ready, and it didn’t solely rest on conventional firepower. The country has been quietly preparing to turn the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for the world’s oil supply, into a strategic lever, according to sources cited by Reuters. Any disruption to…
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Sadanand Date assumed charge as executive director at Sebi on March 4 to head the investigations department. Date is a 2007-batch IPS officer. Prior to joining Sebi, he was on central deputation to CBI, where he served in several key roles, including SP in the anti-corruption branch. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] As the Middle East conflict continues to spill across global oil markets, India is looking to expand the production of dimethyl ether (DME), an alternative that could help deal with ongoing LPG disruptions. A government-run research institute is examining ways to boost the output of the fuel, which scientists say could help address supply…
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Fitch Ratings on Friday raised India’s GDP growth forecast for current fiscal and the next to 7.5% and 6.7%, and projected global crude oil price to average $70/barrel in 2026. Fitch had, in Dec, projected India’s GDP growth for current fiscal at 7.4%. [ad_2] Source link
