Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman assures fiscal vigil amid oil spike

India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is boosting efforts to raise funds and control the fiscal deficit. The government is protecting citizens from rising crude oil prices. Lockdowns are not planned. She urged leaders to avoid spreading rumors. Excise duty on petrol and diesel has been cut to manage domestic inflation and volatility.

India, US review next steps in trade pact talks

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Chinese counterpart Wang Wentao on the sidelines of the WTO Ministerial Conference. Discussions focused on the proposed India-US bilateral trade agreement and bilateral trade matters with China, amidst India’s growing trade deficit with the latter.

India may face credit stress if Gulf conflict drags on: Moody’s

A Moody’s report warns that India and other Asia-Pacific economies face rising credit stress due to the ongoing Gulf conflict. Higher energy prices and supply disruptions, particularly for fuel, food, and industrial inputs, will impact import-dependent nations. Producers heavily reliant on Middle Eastern oil and naphtha are most exposed.

Valuations now attractive, says Sahil Kapoor; sees opportunity in banks and IT

Indian stocks are presenting new opportunities as valuations have corrected significantly. Sahil Kapoor of DSP Mutual Fund highlights that while earnings growth is moderate, lower stock prices offer a chance for long-term investors. Financials, especially private banks, and select IT companies are seen as attractive. The market is becoming more constructive for global investors.

Rupee under pressure: Macro headwinds signal further weakness ahead, says Navneet Damani

The Indian rupee is experiencing a significant decline. Global economic shifts and domestic challenges are driving this depreciation. Analysts point to a stronger US dollar and rising US bond yields. Elevated crude oil prices also pose a risk. This situation complicates the Reserve Bank of India’s policy outlook. The rupee may remain under pressure in […]