Search For "risks"
"There are going to be implications for Taiwan": NSC Deputy Secretary-Gene
Updated : 1 week ago IST
Taiwan's National Security Council official Vincent Yi-hsiang Chao warned that Middle East tensions threaten global energy and markets. Speaking to ANI, he urged for regional peace to protect Taiwan Strait stability and highlighted Taiwan's proactive shift toward diversifying supply chain
Read More
Indian Railways' electrification drive acts as a safeguard against oil sup
Updated : 1 week ago IST
Indian Railways has undertaken electrification of its network in mission mode over the last decade, significantly reducing its dependence on imported diesel. As a result, 99.4% of the Broad Gauge (BG) railway network has now been electrified, marking one of the largest infrastructure tran
Read More
Cement outlook for March positive, geopolitical issues, rising pet coke pr
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
Cement demand showed improvement in February 2026 and is expected to remain strong through March 2026, according to a report by Nuvama.
Read More
West Asia crisis could raise energy risks for India but domestic flows, gr
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
Escalating tensions in West Asia, particularly around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, could pose near-term risks to global markets through higher energy prices, though India's underlying economic momentum remains relatively resilient, according to a report by Jefferies.
Read More
SBTi Calls for Wider Adoption to Build Resilient Food Systems in the Globa
Updated : 1 week, 2 days ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 5: The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), called on Indian corporations to prioritize science-based targets to transform food supply chains into resilient, low-carbon systems that deliver long-term cost savings, enhanced productivity, and reduced cli
Read More
India's BoP outlook faces risks from West Asia crisis; CAD seen at 1.1-1.5
Updated : 1 week, 2 days ago IST
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
Read More
Iran conflict raises risks for India as Strait of Hormuz disruptions threa
Updated : 1 week, 2 days ago IST
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.
Read More
CPM, Congress are condemning only US-Israel for attacking Iran...silent ab
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
Kerala BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Wednesday criticised the Congress and the CPM for condemning only the US and Israel in the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict, accusing them of remaining silent about the risks faced by Malayalis living in Gulf countries due to Iran's actions.
Read More
78% of urban population exposed to pesticide residues, multiple toxins fou
Updated : 1 week, 4 days ago IST
As many as 78 per cent of the urban population tested were found to be exposed to pesticide residues, posing serious health risks, according to a latest study by Bengaluru-based gut health startup MicrobioTx.
Read More
Israel activates interception systems as Iranian missile barrages trigger
Updated : 1 week, 5 days ago IST
Israel is intercepting Iranian missiles as regional conflict intensifies. Qatar has blocked strikes on its infrastructure, while Israel reports killing top Iranian intelligence officials. Amidst US-Israeli strikes on Iran's Natanz nuclear facility, the IAEA warns of potential radiological ri
Read More
West Asia tensions push crude higher, could potentially put pressure on In
Updated : 1 week, 5 days ago IST
Escalating tensions in Iran and the wider West Asia region have intensified concerns over global crude oil supplies, with experts warning of sustained volatility that could potentially impact India's energy sector.
Read More
Iran alleges US-Israeli strikes on Natanz nuclear facility; Tehran's envoy
Updated : 1 week, 5 days ago IST
Iran alleges that the US and Israel struck its Natanz nuclear facility. Despite these claims, IAEA chief Rafael Grossi stated there is currently no evidence of damage to Iranian nuclear sites. Warning of potential radiological risks, Grossi urged military restraint while emphasising that
Read More