The ongoing conflict in West Asia could have multiple economic implications for India, particularly through higher oil prices, disruptions in energy supply routes, and potential impacts on remittances and trade, according to a new report by SBI Research. The report highlighted that while the
India's labour market is showing signs of strengthening with rising employment levels and improved workforce participation, including among women, according to the Finance Ministry's Monthly Economic Review for February 2026. The report noted that labour market indicators have been improving
Global crude oil prices could climb to around USD 120 per barrel if the conflict in West Asia continues for a prolonged period, said Manoranjan Sharma, Chief Economist at Infomerics Ratings, warning that an extended geopolitical crisis could significantly disrupt global economic calculations
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 7: On 1 February, the Union Budget announced government plans to significantly increase its capital spending. The allocation is INR 11.21 lakh crore for FY 2025-26 and is expected to increase further next year. For MSMEs, this will shape how demand and bus
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
Balen Shah is poised to become one of Nepal's youngest Prime Ministers as the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) leads an electoral landslide. Following the March 5 general election, the 35-year-old engineer is significantly outstripping veteran KP Sharma Oli in Jhapa-05. Backed by Gen-Z, Sha
Birla emphasised the importance of sustainable development and global cooperation and noted that initiatives like the International Water Forum (IWF) are playing a significant role at the global level in addressing water-related challenges.
The ongoing conflict in West Asia is likely to disrupt logistics for India's fertiliser imports and could significantly impact the agrochemical sector due to its dependence on petroleum-based inputs, said Nand Kishore Aggarwal, Chairman of the Chemical and Plastic Committee at PHD Chamber of
New Delhi [India], March 6: In a significant high-level strategic development for Indian para sports, Yogesh Shelly, Director - Para Athlete Development and Special Programs (Para Powerlifing), held an important meeting with Sh Satyanarayana, Chairperson & Chief Coach PCI and Sh Jayawant Gun
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 6: Sunsure Energy, India's preferred renewable energy solutions provider for leading businesses and utilities transitioning to green power, has signed long-term solar Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) with Daeseung Autoparts India Private Limited, the Indian
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 6: PlayboxTV, India's leading OTT aggregation and digital entertainment platform, today announced a landmark addition to its executive leadership team with the appointment of Tariq Malik as Chief Business Officer (CBO). The move signals a bold new chapter
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said that education as a service has significant potential to contribute to India's export earnings and help take high quality Indian education to the rest of the world.