West Asia war: Trump says Iran, Israel seek immediate ceasefire. What does it mean for Indian stock market?
Trump has announced that Iran and Israel are seeking an immediate ceasefire, with Iran's military halting operations. Indian markets are likely to rebound, as easing West Asia tensions could pull crude oil prices lower and reduce pressure on the rupee and import bill.
22d ago · 3 min · Markets
Sensex today | Stock Market Highlights: Sensex crashes 1,313 points, rupee hits record low amid US-Iran tensions
The Sensex crashed over 1,313 points on Monday and the rupee hit a record low as soaring crude oil prices and fading US-Iran peace hopes triggered heavy selling. India's heavy oil import dependence means higher crude directly pressures the currency, inflation outlook, and corporate margins.
1mo ago · 2 min · Markets
Wast Asia conflict may trigger $800 bn capex boost for India, but oil and fertiliser risks remain: Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley projects up to $800 billion in capital expenditure for India driven by the West Asia conflict, covering energy, defence, fertilisers, and data infrastructure. Higher oil and fertiliser import costs remain the key downside risk. The net impact on India hinges on conflict duration and global supply chain
2mo ago · 1 min · Markets
Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet seek ATF price relief; say airline industry on verge of ‘stopping operations’
Air India, IndiGo, and SpiceJet have jointly appealed to the government for ATF price relief, warning the airline industry is near a breaking point. Rising oil prices from West Asia tensions and airspace rerouting are compounding fuel costs on long-haul routes. No government response has been announced yet.
2mo ago · 2 min · Business
Developments in US-Iran conflict, oil prices, Q4 earnings to drive markets this week: Analysts
HDFC Bank posted an 8.04 per cent jump in March-quarter consolidated net profit to ₹20,350.76 crore but flagged near-term credit risk for small-business borrowers from the West Asia conflict. The warning signals potential asset-quality pressure in SME lending books if the geopolitical situation escalates. Analysts
2mo ago · 1 min · Markets
West Asia crisis: India resilient for now, but second-order inflation pain is coming, warns Swaminathan Aiyar
Economist Swaminathan Aiyar says India can weather the West Asia conflict short-term but warns second-order inflation and fertilizer cost pressures are unavoidable. US political dynamics may accelerate resolution, limiting direct damage. A prolonged conflict, however, would stress India's economic buffers significantly
2mo ago · 1 min · Economy
West Asia conflict may affect fertiliser supply
West Asia conflict is flagging potential disruptions to fertiliser supply chains, with risks concentrated in production and transit routes through the region. Import-dependent agricultural markets face the sharpest exposure, as tighter supply could lift input costs and pressure farm margins. Fertiliser spot prices and
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
West Asia conflict disrupts aviation, leads to 15, 20% dip in inbound tourist traffic; Rs. 18,000 crore net loss for industry: PHDCCI report
A PHDCCI report links West Asia conflict to a 15, 20% drop in inbound tourist arrivals in India and an estimated Rs. 18,000 crore net loss for the tourism and hospitality industry. Disrupted flight paths through Gulf hubs and traveler risk aversion are the primary transmission mechanisms. The report calls for policy cha
2mo ago · 1 min · Business