The IT services sector is facing challenges due to Artificial Intelligence (AI), with investors expressing concerns about job losses and the transition period. However, other sectors like real estate, autos, and domestic pharma companies showed more positive outlooks, with some showing stead
India's external sector outlook remains broadly manageable but faces rising risks from geopolitical developments in West Asia that could push up crude oil prices and widen the current account deficit (CAD), according to a recent research note by Yes Bank. The report noted that India recorded
Crude-linked sectors such as downstream oil refiners, tyres, paints, speciality chemicals, flexible packaging and synthetic textiles may also be affected if energy prices remain elevated.
India imports around 85 per cent of its crude oil and half of its LNG requirement, with about 40-50 per
The Indian rupee recovered on Thursday after hitting an all-time low of 92.31 against USD, though currency experts believe the domestic currency is likely to remain under pressure due to ongoing geopolitical tensions and elevated crude oil prices.
The Commissioner's Task Force, Golconda team and Masabtank Police busted an adulterated dairy products manufacturing unit in Hyderabad and apprehended one person for illegally manufacturing ghee by mixing palm oil, vanaspati and other low-quality substances, seizing items worth Rs 18.26 l
This move comes amid escalating tensions in West Asia and after its energy infrastructure was targeted, including the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil shipping route, which is currently under threat.
Anindya Banerjee, Head of Commodity and Currency Research at Kotak Securities, on Wednesday stated that with crude oil prices remaining elevated, the rupee is likely to face continued depreciation pressures.
Asia remains the most vulnerable region globally to sustained increases in oil prices due to its heavy reliance on imported energy and high trade openness, asserted a report by Invesco headlined 'Middle East Tensions - Impact on Asia.'