India’s Goldilocks under threat? How US-Iran war, crude oil above $100 may deal a blow to growth story – explained

The persistence and sustainability of high oil prices will play a key role in shaping the scale of the economic impact on countries. (AI image) Inflation at a benign 2.2%…

‘Surviving loan by loan’: Pakistan’s wallet could take another hit from soaring oil prices

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…

LPG relief: Two Indian vessels cross Strait of Hormuz safely with 92,700 tonne cargo, set to dock March 16 & 17

In a boost to domestic energy supplies amid disruptions in West Asia, two Indian-flagged LPG carriers safely crossed the conflict-hit Strait of Hormuz early Saturday and are now on course…

Foreign portfolio investors sales up to March 13 touches $5.9bn

Mumbai: Net FPI selling on Indian exchanges reached around Rs 54,455 crore ($5.9 bn) by 13 Mar 2026 as global risk sentiment turned negative after a brief recovery in foreign…

Why is gold prices falling despite US-Iran war tensions and oil above $100? Here’s what experts say

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…

Strait‑up chokehold of Hormuz: How Iran turned Middle East war into a global oil supply shock

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…

What is DME? Scientists look to scale up output to offset LPG supply blow

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…

Summer travel to get costlier: Jet fuel prices jump amid Middle East conflict

Air travellers, brace yourselves for costlier tickets! You might soon be charged higher amounts for flight fares as the Middle East crisis continues to push fuel prices higher. The conflict…

Britannia rules out mfg disruption over supplies

BENGALURU: Britannia Industries said its manufacturing operations have not faced any significant disruption due to industrial gas supply concerns linked to the conflict in West Asia, issuing a clarification after…

Middle East conflict: India grants one-month visa extension to stranded foreigners

Middle East crisis (AP photo) NEW DELHI: India has announced an extension of visas and a waiver of overstay penalties for foreign nationals stranded in the country due to the…