According to a recent report by ICRA it reveals that, intensifying risks such as geopolitical tensions in West Asia, volatility in financial markets, and uncertain trade policies are likely to pose downside risks to the India's GDP growth forecast.
India's equity benchmarks closed the day on a high note, marking its highest closing level in 2025, fuelled by "easing geopolitical tensions" in the Middle East region.
The three-match ICC World Test Championship series against the West Indies in December highlights the schedule release, but the Black Caps will also host trans-Tasman rivals Australia and England in white-ball series prior to taking on the Caribbean side across all formats.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday said the state is witnessing a transformative phase of development, driven by rapid improvements in road infrastructure that are bridging not only geographical distances but also narrowing economic and social gaps between the hills an
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday during his visit to the national capital. He was accompanied by Karnataka Ministers KJ George, HC Mahadevappa, Satish Jarkiholi, and State Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh.
Speaking to reporters, Sule said, "Whatever is happening in the world is a matter of concern. Things are being said about de-escalation by MEA, PM Modi and President Trump. The geopolitical instability is very stressful... Every war has international repercussions."
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday lauded the resilience of Indian exporters, highlighting that the country's export growth of 6.3 percent has significantly outpaced the global average of 4 percent despite an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape.
Indian stock markets witnessed a strong rally on Tuesday opening session after US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, bringing some relief to global investors amid recent geopolitical tensions.
Tibetan leader Penpa Tsering, during a UK visit, urged Tibetan youth to understand their history, stressed Tibet's global importance, and called for dialogue with China. He also warned against blind cooperation with China, highlighting the need to protect Tibetan identity and values.
China's growing influence in the Pacific, especially through strategic deals with the Cook Islands, has sparked concern in New Zealand and Australia. Experts warn these moves could shift regional power dynamics, create dependencies, and challenge traditional alliances, as Beijing deepens its
"Our trade with both Iran and Israel, while important, constitutes a small share of our overall export-import basket. The government and industry are jointly monitoring developments to ensure minimal disruption," the exporters' body chief said.
There won't be a prolonged disruption to oil supplies, as there is no likelihood of escalation in the US-Iran conflict, noted a research report by UBS.