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A bulk carrier caught fire after being struck by an unknown projectile near Qatar’s coast, according to UK maritime officials. The incident adds to escalating tensions in the Persian Gulf amid recent attacks on vessels and heightened US-Iran regional hostilities

Investors are expected to remain cautious next week amid escalating US-Iran tensions, rising crude oil prices, foreign fund outflows and rupee weakness. Analysts said earnings season developments, geopolitical uncertainty and technical levels will continue to influence sentiment in the Indian stock market

Pidilite Industries said it may consider another round of price hikes as geopolitical tensions in West Asia have sharply increased raw material costs. The company said inflation remains manageable for now, but a prolonged crisis could impact consumer demand and overall growth

India’s auto industry missed FY26 vehicle scrappage targets by 70 per cent under the Environment Protection Rules, 2025. Industry executives blamed unrealistic policy measures and limited ELV availability, while SIAM urged the government to allow other steel scrap materials for compliance

ADB Chief Economist Albert Park said crude oil prices are likely to remain elevated due to the prolonged Middle East crisis. He warned that higher oil prices could reduce India’s GDP growth, raise inflation and affect food prices through rising fertiliser and gas costs

Fuel prices may likely increase with OMC's facing severe financial strain and no sign of lowering demands.

Herve Delphin said the European Union-India partnership has reached a “totally new level” strategically and economically. He highlighted progress on a free trade agreement, defence cooperation and mobility while praising Narendra Modi’s “not an era of war” message

Navrattan Cement Industries LLP will invest Rs 250 crore to establish a green cement manufacturing unit in Punjab’s Patiala district. The project will focus on low-carbon cement technologies, generate employment, and support sustainable industrial development and green infrastructure growth in India

SEBI has proposed additional safeguards and a 66-working-day completion timeline for open-market buybacks through stock exchanges. The regulator also suggested measures to protect minority shareholders, align buyback rules with the Companies Act, and improve communication with shareholders

Gold prices rose 1.83 per cent during the week amid geopolitical tensions and volatile crude prices. Precious metals gained support from a weaker US dollar and safe-haven demand, while investors continued to monitor developments in the US-Iran conflict and global interest rate outlook.

Indian equity markets ended the week with gains despite geopolitical tensions in West Asia. Easing crude prices, a firmer rupee and softer bond yields supported sentiment, although benchmark indices declined on Friday amid renewed concerns over US-Iran tensions and energy supply disruptions.

Gold and silver prices rose on the Multi Commodity Exchange of India amid US-Iran geopolitical tensions, boosting safe-haven demand. Gold futures climbed above ₹1.53 lakh per 10 grams, while silver surged over ₹2.61 lakh per kg, tracking gains in global COMEX markets and rising crude oil prices

Cloudflare will cut over 1,100 jobs globally as it restructures operations around rising AI adoption. The company said AI usage internally surged 600 per cent, prompting organisational changes focused on the “agentic AI era” rather than traditional cost-cutting or performance-based layoffs

Air India board has reportedly discussed cost-cutting measures, including furloughs and bonus deferments, amid rising losses and operational pressures linked to West Asia tensions and higher fuel prices. The airline is also reviewing leadership transition and long-term financial restructuring plans.

Ravi Pandit, founder and chairman of KPIT Technologies passed away in Pune at 71. He transformed the company into a global automotive software leader and contributed significantly to public policy, sustainability, and industry initiatives across India

Economists expect the RBI to maintain a wait-and-watch stance on monetary policy amid geopolitical uncertainty and inflation trends. Rising food inflation and global oil prices are key risks, while the central bank is likely to avoid immediate policy tightening.

Indian equity markets opened lower on Friday as rising crude oil prices and escalating tensions in West Asia hurt investor sentiment. Weak global cues and continued foreign fund outflows further pressured the Sensex and Nifty during early trade.

The rupee weakened by 45 paise against the US dollar in early trade as Brent crude prices surged above USD 101 per barrel following renewed tensions near the Strait of Hormuz. Rising oil prices and weak market sentiment also weighed on domestic equities.

To Lam urged deeper India–Vietnam cooperation in AI, semiconductors, and green technology during a business forum in Mumbai. He highlighted shifting global supply chains and called for stronger economic integration and investment ties

S Jaishankar affirmed India’s commitment to partner with Suriname in its development journey, highlighting cooperation in trade, AI, digital technology and climate resilience during a Joint Commission meeting in Paramaribo

Skyroot Aerospace became India’s first space-tech unicorn after raising $60 million led by Sherpalo Ventures and GIC, valuing it at $1.1 billion. The Hyderabad startup is preparing for Vikram-1, India’s first privately built orbital rocket launch

Indian equity markets traded higher as hopes of a US-Iran peace deal boosted investor sentiment. Sensex and Nifty gained in early trade despite volatility in crude oil prices, while analysts warned about elevated AI-sector valuations and continued uncertainty surrounding the West Asia geopolitical crisis

India’s combined goods and services exports rose 4.59 per cent to a record USD 863.11 billion in 2025-26, driven mainly by strong growth in services exports. Merchandise exports also registered modest growth despite global economic uncertainties and challenges in international trade

TVS Industrial & Logistics Parks has signed an agreement for 10 acres in Siliguri to develop a logistics park aimed at improving regional logistics efficiency and warehousing infrastructure. The project will strengthen connectivity with Northeast India and neighbouring international trade corridors