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West Asia crisis: Down 3%, Indian stocks log worst week in over one year

Benchmark indices log their steepest weekly losses in over a year as surging crude oil prices and escalating Middle East tensions dampen investor sentiment

West Asia war: Better placed than 1991, but impact may be longer, say govt

A prolonged conflict in the region can be detrimental to the economy, placing pressure on inflation, exchange rate, trade and capital flows, the balance of payments, and the current account deficit

EPFO panel flags rising unclassified balances, seeks March-end roadmap

Employees' Provident Fund Organisation finance panel seeks roadmap to clear suspense account balances by March 31 amid concerns over rising unclassified funds

Technolegal approach of India on AI pragmatic: Wipro's Ivana Bartoletti

India's techno-legal AI governance model, built on soft guidelines and shared responsibility, is practical for rapidly evolving technology, says Wipro's Global Chief Privacy and AI Governance Officer

West Asia crisis: India bulks up Russia oil; US allows 30-day waiver

Now at a premium, Russian crude imports surge after start of war in West Asia

India's electric vehicle sales revved up across categories in February

However, month-on-month, there was a decline over January's high base

David vs Goliath: Iran war reveals pricing asymmetry of weapons systems

Wars, as the historian Correlli Barnett once argued, are the ultimate audit. They reveal the strengths and weaknesses of states, economies, and institutions

India's forex reserves hit record $728.5 bn on gold, currency gains

India's foreign exchange reserves rose to a record $728.49 billion in the week ended February 27, driven by higher gold reserves and foreign currency assets, according to RBI data

Datanomics: Women's Day highlights India's long road to equality

The occasion offers a moment to reflect on how close our country truly is to gender parity

Even as Trump humiliates allies, Indian govt must adopt humility at home

Mr Trump has ushered in the age of humiliation. His method is to push around America's friends rudely and publicly. He knows none of them can afford to fight back

Farmers' earnings may come under pressure if West Asia exports stay stuck

Centre says India is sitting on 36.5 per cent more fertiliser stocks as on March 6, compared to last year; farmers fully insulated from global shocks

Govt bond yields rise as crude surges; RBI steps in with OMO purchases

Government bond yields rose on Friday as crude and OIS rates climbed, before the RBI announced ₹1 trillion of bond purchases to ease liquidity tightness expected from March tax outflows

Air India Express, Akasa add flights to Ahmedabad for T20 World Cup final

Akasa Air will operate special direct flights between Mumbai and Ahmedabad on March 8 and 9, complementing its existing network between the two cities

Energy shocks from West Asia will have knock-on effects on India's economy

The Strait of Hormuz is currently closed to shipping, choking off 20 per cent of global oil and gas supply

GIC Re withdraws marine cargo war cover for facultative contracts

State-owned reinsurer GIC Re withdraws marine cargo war cover for facultative reinsurance contracts in several high-risk maritime zones amid rising tensions near the Strait of Hormuz

Rajnath Singh calls for Indian maritime leadership amid West Asia crisis

Singh said the current situation has once again reflected the importance of oceans

ADB flags India's oil vulnerability amid rising West Asia tensions

ADB says India's crude oil reserves of about 100 million barrels-enough for 40-45 days-leave the country exposed to potential supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz

The world must ensure Iran retains a functioning post-war state machinery

On February 28, the United States and Israel launched a large-scale and unprovoked air and missile attack against Iran, killing Ayatollah Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader

Will formalise ways to give comfort to Indian exporters, says Piyush Goyal

Piyush Goyal says the government is formalising steps to support exporters facing disruptions from the West Asia crisis, with an inter-ministerial group tracking risks and logistics challenges

All Indian ships in West Asia safe, says government amid rising tensions

Government says all 35 Indian-flagged vessels in the Persian Gulf region remain safe as enhanced monitoring continues; port operations stable despite cargo pile-up concerns