The Middle East conflict continues to squeeze global energy supplies as the war drags on, sending ripples of concern across markets worldwide. Against this uncertain backdrop, Saudi Arabia, appears long prepared for a worst-case scenario like this. The kingdom has effectively pressed the “contingency plan” button after the Strait of Hormuz was disrupted following US…
“The West Asia war set unprecedented challenges for India too,” he said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday described the situation in the Middle East as “worrisome,” noting that it is significantly affecting the global economy as well as people’s livelihoods. “The West Asia war set unprecedented challenges for India too. The West Asia conflict…
The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial passage linking oil and gas producers in the Persian Gulf to global markets. (AI image) India’s immediate LPG crisis seems to be easing with tankers coming in and domestic production stepped up to meet needs. Two more Indian-flagged ships carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) are currently transiting the…
During the first three months of 2026, Argentina exported 50,000 tonnes of LPG to India. (AI image) LPG crisis: India’s imports of LPG from Argentina have more than doubled in the first few months of 2026 as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt supplies of liquified petroleum gas for India. India…
Gold futures witnessed a sharp sell-off on Monday, with prices tumbling by Rs 8,089 to Rs 1.36 lakh per 10 grams, mirroring a global downturn driven by inflation worries and a stronger US dollar. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the April contract fell 5.6 per cent to Rs 1,36,403 per 10 grams. The latest decline…
HDFC Bank share price today: Shares of HDFC Bank. India’s largest private sector bank, tanked by as much as 3 per cent on Monday, touching an intraday low of Rs 756.30. The stock has now extended its losing streak to four sessions, slipping around 10 per cent over this period and wiping out nearly Rs…
The ongoing war in the Middle East has triggered an energy crisis for the world and “no country is immune” to its shockwaves, the International Energy Agency (IEA) warned on Monday. Addressing the National Press Club in Australia’s capital, Birol said the current situation has evolved into an unprecedented disruption, combining multiple shocks to oil…
Rupee began the week on a red note, tumbling to its record low in early trade. The currency dropped 33 paise to hit a record low of 93.86 against the US dollar, slipping past its previous trough of 93.7350 recorded on Friday. The fall comes as boiling tensions in the Middle East have fueled fears…
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: Ipca Laboratories, and Hindalco are the top stocks that Motilal Oswal Wealth Management Research Desk has picked for this week starting March 23, 2026. Stock Name CMP (Rs) Target (Rs) Upside (%) Ipca Laboratories 1545 1820 18% Hindalco 874 1110 27% Ipca LaboratoriesIpca Laboratories is witnessing…
Nomura has a buy rating on Petronet LNG with the target price cut to Rs 340 from Rs 370. Analysts said the crisis in West Asia may hurt the company’s near-term volumes. They cut the company’s FY27 earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) by 23% as Ras Laffan may take months to come…