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 has been 14 days of intense military exchanges involving the United States, Israel and Iran. Over this period, benchmark indices Nifty and Sensex have declined…
Akasa Air on Saturday announced that it will introduce a fuel surcharge ranging from Rs 199 to Rs 1,300 on domestic and international flight tickets booked from March 15, citing a sharp rise in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.In a post on X, the airline said the…
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 Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for the world’s oil supply, into a strategic lever, according to sources cited by Reuters. Any disruption to the…
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 ongoing LPG disruptions. A government-run research institute is examining ways to boost the output of the fuel, which scientists say could help address supply challenges…
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 has disrupted global oil supplies, and with the summer travel season just around the corner, industry experts say fare hikes are becoming inevitable. However, when…
Craving that dosa cooked to a perfect crisp? Off the menu. Those freshly fried canteen samosas? Gone as well. Ongoing tensions in the Middle East have begun to ripple into everyday industrial activity in India, as shortages of commercial LPG start to disrupt factory operations. Manufacturers said that tightening supply is creating hurdles not only…
NEW DELHI: Precious metal prices declined up to 4% on Friday, with silver tumbling to Rs 2.7 lakh per kg and gold sliding to Rs 1.6 lakh per 10 grams amid a strong US dollar and uncertainty over global monetary policy. According to the All India Sarafa Association, the white metal slumped by Rs 11,000,…
Union minister of commerce and industry Piyush Goyal on Friday held talks with Yeo Han-Koo, trade minister of South Korea, to explore ways to strengthen economic ties, boost bilateral investments and deepen supply-chain collaboration between the two countries. The meeting focused on expanding trade engagement and reinforcing the broader economic partnership between India and South…
NEW DELHI: Faced with supply constraints in industrial gases and disruption in global shipping routes triggered by the West Asia conflict, steel companies across the country are cutting production, senior company officials said.They said the steel sector is facing pressure on several fronts, including shortages of LPG and LNG, which has started to affect production…
Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty ended sharply lower on Friday as escalating conflict in West Asia and rising crude oil prices weighed heavily on investor sentiment. Weak global cues, persistent foreign fund outflows and rupee weakness further added to the pressure on domestic markets.Declining for the third straight session, the 30-share BSE Sensex plunged…
