Global Economy

The Covid lessons: West Asia conflict can also be used to usher in reforms

West Asia conflict may disrupt Budget 2026-27 projections, squeezing revenues and raising subsidies, prompting fiscal adjustments and potential reforms, echoing lessons from the Covid-era shock

West Asia war has evolved into 'systemic tremor': FM Nirmala Sitharaman

FM Nirmala Sitharaman says current year even 'more challenging' but India has enough fiscal space

Best of BS Opinion: Iran conflict could trigger prolonged bear market

From US foreign policy risks and India's labour data changes to bear market fears and FCRA concerns, today's Best of BS Opinion brings together key insights shaping global and domestic debates

Dire straits: Prolonged war could alter the global security architecture

Escalating US-Iran conflict and oil disruptions threaten global stability, while shifting alliances signal a weakening of America's geopolitical influence

War in West Asia risks triggering a new era of oil-induced stagflation

The war could result in huge geoeconomic shifts. The big immediate winner is Russia, benefitting from higher oil prices and the removal of sanctions

Fractured future: MC14 exposes the limitations of WTO amid deep divisions

The larger takeaway from MC14 is the fragmentation of global trade governance

Iran conflict hits global economy as surveys show rising inflation risks

The ensuing leap in the price of oil, gas and other related products is a potential double whammy for economies around the world, feeding through into wider inflation and stunting growth

From Indian films to Italian wine, Iran war ripples through global economy

India is among the most vulnerable to the war's fallout, with heavy dependence on imported crude and LPG, much of it routed via Hormuz, now facing disruptions and shortages

Shockwave of West Asia conflict is rippling through global economy

Every purchasing manager index for which Bloomberg collects estimates is anticipated to show a decline when initial numbers for March are released on Tuesday

Water Stewardship & Environmental Resilience Award to India Water Foundation at Bio-Tex Fashion & Circularity Awards 2026

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Escalating West Asia conflict becomes world's latest economic hazard

US President Trump insists the conflict will be brief, but world leaders are preparing for severe economic blowback

US futures, Asian shares open lower, oil prices soar amid Iran crisis

The US and Israeli attacks on Iran rattled world markets on Monday, with US futures initially falling more than 1 per cent and oil prices soaring, though both moderated as trading picked up. The futures for the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average were down about 0.8 per cent by mid-morning in Bangkok. Asian shares opened lower. Japan's Nikkei 225 index initially fell more than 2 per cent, but by midday Tokyo time it was down 1.5 per cent at 57,981.54. In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng lost 1.6 per cent to 26,215.91, and the Shanghai Composite index was flat at 4,163.01. Taiwan's benchmark lost 0.6 per cent and Singapore's dropped 1.9 per cent. In Bangkok, the SET fell 2.1 per cent. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 shed 0.3 per cent to 9,173.50. Markets were closed in South Korea for a holiday. The price of gold, usually viewed as a safe haven for investment in times of uncertainty, rose 2.4 per cent to about USD 5,371 per ounce. Traders were betting the supply of oil from Iran and ...

India a beacon of hope in uncertain times, says PM Narendra Modi

At GEC 2026, PM Modi says India is emerging as a stabilising global partner amid uncertainty, as Jaishankar warns of weaponised trade and Phadnavis positions Mumbai as a financial anchor

How India can reframe global economic cooperation in a multipolar world

India seeks to convene, align and anchor a shifting global order by building platforms where governments, capital and enterprise forge the partnerships shaping future prosperity

Markets, spending, debt signals fail to predict where global economy heads

From markets to spending to debt, usually reliable indicators that forecast where the economy is headed are proving deeply fallible

A Budget for the emerging new global order: How India positions itself

The measures to promote and further the Make in India policy have to be seen in this context, such as the SME Growth Fund announced in the Budget

Thoughts from Davos 2026: India recognised as a trusted value-chain partner

WEF 2026 highlighted AI's shift from hype to execution, India's rising global confidence, and the need for policy consistency, R&D investment, and trusted partnerships in a fragmenting world

GIFT City and the path to global financial leadership in a changing world

As India marks its 77th Republic Day, GIFT City reflects a long-term effort to align democratic governance with global economic ambition

Christine Lagarde isn't on 'the same page' as Carney over ruptured world

Davos leaders push back against Mark Carney's warning of a disintegrating world, stressing that global interdependence still anchors growth and trade

Five questions that will dominate debate in India and the world in 2026

Five major themes set to shape economic debate in 2026, from India-EU trade ties and fiscal strategy to data revisions, Fed independence and the risks around AI investment