Central banks have purchased over 1,000 tonnes of gold annually from FY2023 to FY2025, fueling investment-led demand and supporting prices during global economic and geopolitical uncertainties.
The Indian government announces a significant reduction in excise duty on petrol and diesel to ease consumer burden. Meanwhile, Iran reports over 1,900 fatalities since the start of US-Israel military strikes, escalating regional tensions.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman assures fiscal deficit control and consumer protection from rising oil prices, while debunking lockdown rumors and highlighting India's stable fuel pricing.
Minister of State Raosaheb Danve announced that recent government decisions on petrol, diesel, and LPG pricing are aimed at providing relief to consumers, especially in light of the ongoing conflict in the Gulf region.
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarifies no lockdown proposals exist, commits to fiscal deficit control while shielding citizens from global oil price impacts.
Despite a significant ₹10 per liter excise duty reduction on fuel, petrol and diesel prices in India remain stable. The government is using the tax cut to offset losses for oil companies amid surging global crude prices, prioritizing inflation control ove
The Indian government reduces excise duties on petrol and diesel, forms an inter-ministerial group led by Rajnath Singh, and sees US calls for deeper defence ties amid Middle East tensions.
India's foreign exchange reserves have decreased by $11.41 billion, reaching $698.346 billion, according to the latest RBI data. This follows a record high earlier in the year.
The Indian government has increased commercial LPG supply to 70% of pre-war demand levels to ensure energy security and stabilize prices amid ongoing West Asia tensions.
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The Indian government has imposed export duties on diesel and turbine fuel to improve domestic availability, while reducing excise duties on petrol and diesel to support consumers and OMCs.
The Indian rupee plunged to a historic low of 94.30 against the US dollar, driven by foreign investor outflows and oil price surges from the US-Iran conflict, worsening inflation and deficits.
The Indian government has raised commercial LPG allocation to 70% to support key industries like steel and textiles, ensuring energy security during the Middle East conflict.
The Indian government has slashed excise duties on petrol and diesel to absorb the impact of soaring global crude prices triggered by Middle East conflicts. Retail fuel prices are expected to remain stable despite the tax cuts.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman denies reports of a lockdown due to West Asia conflict, announces excise duty cuts to stabilize fuel prices and ensure supply.
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In response to the Middle East conflict disrupting oil supplies, India has raised export duties on diesel and ATF while reducing excise duties on domestic petrol and diesel to protect consumers.
The Indian rupee fell 33 paise to a historic low of 94.29 against the US dollar, driven by surging oil prices, a strong dollar, and West Asia conflict tensions.
The Indian government has reduced excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 10 per litre while imposing new export taxes on fuel shipments to ensure domestic availability amid global supply concerns.
The Indian government has drastically reduced excise duties on petrol and diesel, eliminating the levy on diesel and cutting petrol duty to Rs 3 per litre, in response to soaring crude oil prices driven by the West Asia crisis.
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced excise duty reductions on petrol and diesel, citing global energy price volatility due to Middle East conflicts and Strait of Hormuz disruptions.
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The Modi government has reduced excise duties on petrol and diesel to shield consumers from global oil market volatility. India's proactive supply strategy contrasts sharply with Pakistan's rising fuel costs.
The Indian government has reduced excise duty on petrol and diesel, leading to lower fuel prices across major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Chennai as of March 27.
The Indian rupee extended its losing streak, falling 28 paisa to a fresh record low of 94.24 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday, dragged by Middle East tensions and foreign institutional investor outflows.
The Indian rupee extended its losing streak, falling 0.2% to a fresh record low of 94.1550 against the US dollar. Persistent FII outflows and Middle East tensions continue to weigh on sentiment, despite supportive cues like lower crude prices.
In a major relief for consumers, the Indian government has reduced excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 10 per litre. This move aims to ease inflationary pressures and support the economy during global uncertainties.
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India has revised fuel duties, lowering petrol excise to Rs 3/litre and removing it on diesel, amid global oil supply disruptions from the Middle East conflict affecting crude prices.
The Indian government has reduced special additional excise duties on petrol and diesel to provide relief to consumers and manage inflation. This move aims to lower fuel prices and support economic stability.
The recent revision of India's GDP data has sparked a debate on the fairness of fiscal devolution to states, raising concerns about resource allocation and economic equity.
In Kolkata, mini cylinder refill costs have skyrocketed from Rs 50 to Rs 900 due to the Israel-Iran war, causing shortages and forcing daily workers to eat out as gas supply remains disrupted.
The OECD forecasts India's GDP growth at 7.6% for FY26 and 6.1% for FY27, highlighting global economic risks from West Asia conflicts and inflation pressures.
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The Central Consumer Protection Authority has issued an advisory banning hotels and restaurants from adding LPG or gas charges to bills, declaring it an unfair trade practice under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
