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India kept petrol and diesel prices unchanged despite rising global crude after tensions near the Strait of Hormuz, while countries like UAE and United States saw sharp hikes, with oil firms absorbing losses to shield consumers

Gold and silver prices fell on MCX and global markets amid geopolitical uncertainty over US–Iran tensions and US Federal Reserve policy outlook. Gold and Silver declined up to 1%, while crude oil also weakened on cautious investor sentiment

Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra warns West Asia conflict may entrench inflation via supply shocks, prompting a wait-and-watch stance on interest rates. He highlights trade exposure, forex resilience, rupee flexibility, and ongoing digital initiatives like UPI and Unified Lending Interface platform

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The rupee fell 25 paise to 93.16 against the United States dollar amid West Asia tensions and rising crude concerns. Disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz increased dollar demand, keeping the local currency under pressure despite earlier gains

India and the United States began fresh trade talks in Washington to finalise an interim bilateral deal amid shifting tariff policies. Both sides aim to resolve disputes on tariffs, market access and investigations, with negotiations seen as key to broader economic ties

Securities and Exchange Board of India slashed minimum investment in social impact funds to Rs 1,000 from Rs 2 lakh, aiming to boost retail participation in Social Stock Exchanges. The move seeks to democratise impact investing and improve funding access for nonprofits

Xi Jinping called for keeping the Strait of Hormuz open for global shipping, stressing it as an international waterway amid Iran–US tensions, energy concerns, and rising regional conflict affecting trade and navigation security

POSCO and JSW Steel signed a $7.3 billion joint venture to build a 6-million-ton steel plant in Odisha, strengthening industrial cooperation and global supply chains between South Korea and India

Samsung Executive Chairman Lee Jae-yong took a selfie with Narendra Modi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung during a Noida luncheon, highlighting India–Korea industrial ties, Samsung’s manufacturing base, and growing business cooperation

Indian equity markets ended flat on Tuesday as rising tensions in West Asia and concerns over the US-Iran situation weighed on investor sentiment, offsetting early gains. Analysts said global developments continue to influence short-term market direction despite supportive domestic fundamentals

Lee Jae Myung praised Narendra Modi’s Viksit Bharat 2047 vision, as India and South Korea agreed to deepen cooperation in trade, technology, defence, and clean energy through upgraded economic frameworks and new institutional mechanisms

The BHIM app will now allow users to check their CIBIL Score and credit report following a tie-up with TransUnion CIBIL. The feature aims to improve financial awareness while maintaining user consent and data privacy

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that India and South Korea share a common outlook for the Indo-Pacific and will continue to contribute towards a peaceful, progressive, and inclusive region, adding that both nations convey a message of peace and stability amid global tensions. Addressing a joint press meet with South Korean […]

Government of India plans to promote flex-fuel vehicles and higher ethanol blending up to 85 percent, holding stakeholder meetings to reduce crude oil imports, enhance energy security, and respond to global oil market disruptions driven by Middle East conflict ongoing

New Delhi will host the signing of the New Zealand-India Free Trade Agreement on April 27 after legal verification, with Todd McClay highlighting expanded market access, major tariff cuts, and economic gains for New Zealand exporters

India and South Korea discussed reviving CEPA upgrade talks to boost trade cooperation in green energy, digital trade, and industry. Piyush Goyal highlighted stronger economic ties during meetings linked to President Lee Jae Myung’s visit

The Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGB) 2020–21 Series VII has opened early redemption, offering over 200% returns as gold prices surge. The Reserve Bank of India fixed payout at ₹15,254 per unit for eligible investors

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty turned volatile after early gains as rising crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions in West Asia unsettled investors. Analysts expect continued market fluctuations amid concerns over supply disruptions and uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz situation.

The rupee appreciated by 13 paise against the US dollar in early trade, supported by falling crude oil prices and RBI measures. However, forex traders expect volatility to persist amid geopolitical tensions following Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Global oil prices surged near $100 as West Asia tensions escalated, with Brent Crude and WTI Crude rising sharply after Iran’s Strait of Hormuz warning. Market volatility increased, dragging Indian indices lower despite mixed global equity performance trends

The Ministry of Textiles and NIFT unveiled the "Vishwa Sutra" collection at the 61st Femina Miss India in Bhubaneswar, showcasing 30 handloom weaves from across India reinterpreted with design inspirations from 30 countries. The initiative aims to position Indian handlooms as globally relevant while preserving their authenticity.

Global technology companies have laid off over 73,000 employees in early 2026 as they cut costs and shift focus to artificial intelligence. Firms including Snap, Meta and Oracle are restructuring operations, with more job losses expected across white-collar roles