West Asia

Capex revival, easing West Asia tensions and improving earnings could drive Indian markets towards fresh highs, says Bajaj Finserv AMC CIO

The Centre has flagged rising diversion of discounted retail fuel by industrial users even as public-sector oil firms absorb heavy losses to shield consumers

Air India said it has temporarily rationalised domestic flight frequencies between June and August due to high fuel prices linked to the ongoing West Asia conflict

Crisil Ratings says slowing commercial traffic and geopolitical tensions may temper toll collection growth in FY27, though credit profiles of road assets are expected to remain stable

Experts at a Think Change Forum roundtable called for tighter import controls, tax stability and faster trade remedies to protect India's economy from global disruptions

For, every oil price spurt so far has led to an economic crisis that, in turn, has provoked political change

Firms diversify sourcing, redraw playbook, increase prices to tide over crisis

Says West Asia crisis bringing several uncertainties for businesses, common people

A prolonged West Asia conflict could reduce India Inc's operating profitability by 200 basis points in FY27, according to a Crisil Ratings stress test

Donald Trump's proposal signals the US's attempt to use a potential Iran deal to expand diplomatic ties with Israel and reshape regional alliances in West Asia

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Petrol, diesel have seen cumulative hike of ₹5 per litre in May

Coastal cargo keeps ports in the green, as crude, fertiliser woes show in cargo volumes

Hospitals reported higher medical value tourism revenues in FY26 as complex procedures and market diversification helped offset lower patient inflows from key regions

Piyush Goyal's Canada visit is set to push CEPA talks forward, with energy security, clean energy and trade diversification in focus

Banks are seeing early interest in ECLGS 5.0 as MSMEs seek extra liquidity buffers amid rising uncertainty linked to the West Asia crisis

The crisis in West Asia and the resultant surge in prices of crude oil have significantly complicated the overall Budget arithmetic

'Both sides must take their time,' says Trump