Oil prices are moving closer to $100 per barrel as escalating tensions in the Middle East threaten global energy supply routes. Analysts warn that a prolonged disruption, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz, could push crude higher and trigger volatility in Indian equities, raising inflation risks and pressure on corporate margins.
QSR chains face margin pressure, not demand shock: Karan Taurani on fuel and LPG impact
Rising fuel and LPG prices are impacting India’s consumption landscape unevenly. While some sectors like QSR face margin compression due to high LPG dependence, others