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West Asia conflict may slow India growth , push up Inflation : SBI Chairman
Indian banks more exposed to West Asia crisis among APAC region: Moody's
Indian banks face significant exposure due to energy import reliance. Higher fuel costs will strain consumers and businesses, increasing credit stress. Non-bank lenders with unsecured retail loans are particularly vulnerable. Despite these pressures, Indian b…
India needs structural reforms , not subsidies , to shield economy from West Asia shocks : Report
India needs structural reforms, not subsidies, to shield economy from West Asia shocks: Report
India must shift from subsidy reliance during global crises to structural reforms for economic resilience. Rising geopolitical tensions highlight vulnerabilities in energy, industrial feedstocks, and supply chains. A white paper by Think Change Forum proposes…
Quad announces initiative on Indo-Pacific energy security amid West Asia disruptions
Quad partners launch initiative to enhance Indo-Pacific energy security amid West Asia disruptions, ensuring stable markets and resilient supply chains.
Quad Foreign Minister Meeting in New Delhi : Key Issues on Agenda Amid West Asia Conflict | India News
Can Indian airlines look far east amid disruptions from West Asia ?
Iran's deputy foreign minister dials Vikrim Misri to discuss West Asia situation
India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri spoke with Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht Ravanchi. Discussions covered regional developments and bilateral cooperation. This follows US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's statement on progress in US-Iran talks…
Parliamentary panel members grill Oil ministry officials over 'shortage' of petrol, LPG
Parliamentary panel members questioned Oil Ministry officials about petrol and diesel shortages. Officials confirmed crude oil stocks for 78 days. Thirteen Indian ships remain stranded in West Asia due to the Strait of Hormuz closure. The government is workin…
New Delhi to host Quad meet on Tuesday amid West Asia turmoil
The Ministers are expected to discuss in details the West Asia crisis and its impact on the global economy and energy security
Fertiliser subsidy expected to exceed ₹3 lakh crore in FY27 if geopolitical tensions continue
A senior official stated that the increased fertiliser subsidy is a burden on the government, with pre-war estimates below ₹2 lakh crore, but it will rise significantly due to geopolitical tensions in West Asia
Amid West Asia turmoil, Quad foreign ministers gather to reinforce Indo-Pacific stability
Quad foreign ministers convene in New Delhi. Discussions will focus on the West Asia crisis and Indo-Pacific security. Cooperation in critical minerals and technology is also on the agenda. The meeting will review ongoing initiatives and recent developments. …
India medical tourism market feels the weight of Iran war
India's medical tourism sector faces challenges as West Asian tensions continue. Overseas patient numbers remain lower than before the conflict intensified. Hospital chains report a gradual increase in inquiries and arrivals, but traffic has not fully recover…
Jaishankar flags visa curbs with Rubio, US says measures not targeted at India
India and the US held high-level talks on Sunday. Discussions covered the West Asia crisis, counterterrorism, and trade. India raised concerns about US visa difficulties for Indian travelers. The US assured that immigration measures are global and not targete…
Jaishankar and Rubio hold key talks on Hormuz security and West Asia stability
Fuel price hikes, West Asia tensions push Indian businesses towards EV transition
Rising crude oil prices are pushing India towards electric vehicles. Businesses are seeking stable operational costs. This shift is driven by economic necessity. Geopolitical instability in West Asia adds to concerns about fossil fuel dependence. India's EV a…
RBI surplus transfer may offer only a limited fiscal cushion amid West Asia pressures, say economists
Economists warn RBI's surplus transfer may provide limited fiscal relief amid West Asia tensions and rising subsidy pressures for FY27.
Will support early resolution to Ukraine, West Asia conflicts: PM Modi; Cyprus backs India's bid for reformed UNSC
At a joint press meeting with Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides, PM Modi reaffirmed India’s commitment to peace, dialogue, and diplomacy in resolving global conflicts
LIC sees West Asia war hitting insurance growth amid lower savings
LIC expects the West Asia crisis to weigh on renewal premium growth.
Wars in West Asia and Ukraine are turning shipping costs into steel sector’s biggest headache
In the face of a daunting 28-30% increase in international freight costs, India's steel sector is at a crossroads. The unrest in West Asia is inflating the cost of coking coal imports, intensifying the financial strain. Yet, domestic production is holding its…
Rupee shock may slow India: Kearney sees 1-1.5 percentage point West Asia hit on GDP
Despite West Asia crisis’ potential hit on Even as West Asia crisis could shave 1–1.5 percentage points off India’s GDP growth over the next 6-9 months, global consulting firm Kearney dismissed fears of rupee breaching the ₹100-per-dollar mark and slide to ₹1…
ITC Infotech and InsureMO partner to bring AI-driven insurance modernisation to West Asia, Africa, and India
Alliance combines ITC Infotech's agentic AI framework with InsureMO's over 2,500 insurance APIs, enabling carriers to deploy intelligent automation without replacing core systems
'Impact on India less due to good management, foresight': Harsh Vardhan Shringla on global energy challenges due to West Asia crisis
India's energy crisis impact remains limited. Rajya Sabha MP Harsh Vardhan Shringla credits the government's effective planning and timely intervention. Energy prices globally have surged significantly. India has cushioned this impact through diversification…
BMW India plans 3rd price hike in 2026 amid forex pressure, West Asia disruptions
BMW India plans a third price hike in 2026 due to forex pressures, despite strong growth in the EV segment.
Tata Steel CEO TV Narendran cautiously optimistic; sees strong Q1 ahead as steel prices rise across India, UK, & Europe
Tata Steel CEO TV Narendran flags multi-point cost pressure from the West Asia crisis but says the company has so far recovered most input cost increases from the market. Narendran eyes a stronger Q1 FY27 with better prices in India, the UK, and the Netherla…
Military action alone can't bring peace: PM Modi in Norway
Prime Minister Narendra Modi advocated for peace in West Asia and Ukraine through dialogue. He stressed that military action alone does not bring lasting peace. India and Norway share a belief in a rules-based order and diplomacy. Both nations agreed on refor…
India fails to bridge divide over Iran war at BRICS summit
New Delhi releases a chair’s statement instead of a joint communique, citing differences among members over the situation in West Asia
Cruel summer: How Iran war shocks are silently gutting corporate profits
The West Asian geopolitical shock has ignited an industrial wildfire in India. From Morbi’s kilns to Tiruppur’s factories, a hidden crisis of soaring costs and fleeing workers is quietly triggering margin erosion—and the worst may be yet to come.
The soldier who fought for 29 extra years—and the investors doing the same
What the West Asia war, a fragile ceasefire and a volatile Nifty reveal about oil shocks, margins and investor psychology—and why waiting for certainty can be costly.
India, Russia review energy and economy amid West Asia war
India and Russia's foreign ministers convened recently, aiming to strengthen their energy trade and economic relations. The discussions also encompassed a review of global tensions and developments in West Asia. India reaffirmed its ongoing import of Russian …