Escalating tensions due to the West-Asia conflict involving Iran have heightened risks to global energy supply chains, particularly around the strategic Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns for major Asian importers, including India, according to a report by Goldman Sachs.
The estimates were as per the government work reports submitted by Chinese Premier Li Qiang to the annual meeting of China's top legislature- the National People's Congress, which opened at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing this morning.
India continues to drive the regional office market, establishing itself as a dominant demand center and a key location for investments. According to data from Colliers' Asia Pacific Office Market Insights February 2026 report, total office leasing across Asia's 11 key markets reached 9.8 mi
Union Minister Savitri Thakur, while speaking to the reporters, said, "This time there will be a change in Bengal. Everyone has taken a pledge. The people here are fed up with the Trinamool Congress. Atrocities are being committed against women."
The information technology (IT) sector is expected to experience moderated growth during the transition phase of a new technology cycle. According to a report by Morgan Stanley, spending on IT services may increase at a slower rate compared to the overall growth of the United States economy.
A strong El Nino-led summer in 2026 could trigger a cyclical upturn for India's consumer durables sector, particularly cooling products such as air conditioners, air coolers and fans, according to a report by Anand Rathi Research.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, while speaking to reporters, said, "Last night, we completed our discussions with the Asom Gana Parishad, Bodoland People's Forum, and Rabha Hasong Joutha Sangram Committee."
Airports Authority of India (AAI) refuted reports claiming that the airport operator has sought details regarding Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) stock at international airports amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
February 2026 emerged as the "best-ever February" for two-wheelers, three-wheelers, commercial vehicles, passenger vehicles, tractors and overall retail, according to the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA). The industry delivered a strong performance with total vehicle reta
A charred body of a girl was discovered and handed over to police following a massive fire in the Rithala slum clusters, Delhi Fire Services reported. The blaze, which broke out around 4:15 AM near Rithala Metro Station, gutted over 50 shanties, marking the second fatal fire in the area w
India's tractor industry is likely to witness muted growth over the next few years as concerns around a weaker monsoon weigh on rural demand, though strong reservoir levels and replacement demand could provide some support, according to a report by HSBC Global Investment Research.
The ongoing conflict in West Asia following the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran and the subsequent retaliatory strikes by Iran across the region could increase economic and market volatility, particularly if the conflict continues for several weeks, according to a report by Morgan Stanley.