Govt ramps up LPG supply, urges no panic amid Middle East crisis

[ad_1] The government has stepped up LPG supply across the country and urged consumers to avoid panic buying amid concerns over disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz, PTI reported on Sunday.Sale of small 5-kg LPG cylinders, available over the counter at distributorships on valid ID proof, has been ramped up to meet demand. These … Read more

OPEC+ to consider output hike as US-Iran war disrupts oil supply routes

[ad_1] OPEC+ may approve an oil output increase at its meeting on Sunday, though the move is expected to remain largely symbolic as key producers are unable to raise supply due to disruptions caused by the US-Israeli war with Iran, Reuters reported citing sources.Eight OPEC+ members are scheduled to meet at 1300 GMT to discuss … Read more

Stock markets outlook: Dalal Street braces for swings as RBI MPC decision, war risks weigh on sentiment–Check key triggers

[ad_1] Domestic equities are expected to remain volatile this week as investors track the Reserve Bank’s monetary policy decision, global macroeconomic cues and evolving developments in the West Asia conflict, analysts said, according to PTI.Market participants will also keep a close watch on crude oil price movements and foreign fund flows, which continue to influence … Read more

India Television Market: Middle East tensions to hit TV sales? Industry braces for decline as production costs rise

[ad_1] India’s television market is headed for new challenges as manufacturers face rising input costs and shifting consumer demand patterns that are beginning to affect sales momentum. Industry players are facing a sharp escalation in the cost of key components such as memory chips (RAM), alongside higher plastics prices and increased ocean freight charges. These … Read more

RBI likely to hold repo rate at 5.25% amid inflation risks from Middle East crisis

[ad_1] The Reserve Bank is expected to keep the benchmark repo rate unchanged at 5.25% in its April monetary policy review, as rising inflation risks linked to the Middle East crisis cloud the outlook, according to a poll of economists cited by PTI.Geopolitical tensions, volatile commodity prices and sharp currency movements — with the rupee … Read more

State-run oil firms to pay discounted refinery rates as fuel prices stay frozen despite crude surge

[ad_1] In a first since fuel price deregulation, state-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) have moved to pay discounted rates to refineries for petrol, diesel, aviation turbine fuel (ATF) and kerosene to limit mounting losses arising from a self-imposed freeze on retail fuel prices, sources told PTI.OMCs on March 26 fixed rates for petroleum products at … Read more

Inside India’s ghost malls: How nostalgic hangout spots lost their magic

[ad_1] What once felt like stepping into a weekend dream: buzzing food courts, lively movie halls, bags in hand after a shopping spree, now feels strangely hollow. Walk in today, and the lights are still on, the escalators still moving… but where is everyone?Welcome to India’s ghost malls, where you will find shops still open, … Read more

Dalal Street recap: Six of top-10 firms lose nearly Rs 65,000 crore in mcap; Bharti Airtel leads decline

[ad_1] Stock market ended the holiday-shortened week in red, dragging down the combined valuation of six of India’s ten most valued companies by Rs 64,734.46 crore, with Bharti Airtel emerging as the biggest loser. The broader market reflected the subdued sentiment, as the BSE Sensex slipped 263.67 points, or 0.35 per cent, while the NSE … Read more

FPI sell-off deepens: Rs 23,801 crore withdrawn in a week; March sees record Rs 1.17 lakh crore exit

[ad_1] Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) extended their heavy sell-off in Indian equities this week, pulling out a net Rs 23,801 crore, as global uncertainties and rising crude oil prices continued to dampen investor sentiment.Data from the National Securities Depository Limited showed that March had already seen substantial outflows, with FPIs offloading equities worth Rs 1,17,775 … Read more

US-Iran conflict: Middle East war sends US fuel prices soaring, surcharges kick in

[ad_1] As tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate, the effects are no longer confined to the conflict zone, they are beginning to show up in daily routine across economies. In the United States, rising fuel costs triggered by the war against Iran are now filtering into everyday life, quietly reshaping how businesses operate … Read more