ICICI Securities’ Probal Sen views the excise duty hike, not passed to consumers, positively, especially after prior LPG compensation disappointments. The collected excise tax, along with the LPG cylinder price increase, will offset accumulated LPG losses. While the market anticipated a price cut, the government is monitoring crude price trends.
Ed Yardeni expects 25 basis point Fed rate cut this week
Economist Ed Yardeni anticipates ongoing US trade tensions under President Trump, viewing tariffs as a negotiation tool. He notes the US economy’s resilience with strong
December 9, 2025