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Indian Equity Markets: Middle East war, crude prices to steer Dalal Street this week; Fed, inflation data also in focus

Developments in the ongoing Middle East conflict and the movement in crude oil prices will be the key drivers for Indian equity markets this week, analysts said, with investors also closely tracking the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, inflation data and foreign fund flows after a bruising selloff in Dalal Street.Market participants are bracing…

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India Crude Oil Supply: ‘Good stocks in hand’: India well placed on crude, fuel despite Middle East war, says Piyush Goyal

File photo: Union minister Piyush Goyal Union minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said India is well placed to handle any disruption in crude oil and fuel supplies despite the worsening Middle East crisis, asserting that there has been “absolutely no disturbance” in petrol, diesel or aviation fuel availability, while also indicating that the government will…

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FPI profile: Foreign investors pull out Rs 52,704 crore in a fortnight as Middle East conflict rattles markets

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) turned aggressive sellers in Indian equities in March, pulling out Rs 52,704 crore (around USD 5.73 billion) from the cash market in the first fortnight of the month. The withdrawals come amid escalating tensions in West Asia, the weakening of the rupee and growing concerns over the impact of elevated crude…

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Air travel disruptions: Air India cancels, IndiGo reschedules flights after UAE restricts operations

Air India cancelled several flights scheduled for Sunday, to the United Arab Emirates, including Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah, and Sharjah, as the evolving West Asia crisis has led to operational restrictions and schedule changes across the region.In a statement posted on X, Air India said UAE airport authorities had instructed airlines to reduce operations. “In…

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Trump’s forced labour probe: China faces closest scrutiny; what does it mean for India?

India’s exports of solar panels, electronics and garments may come under closer scrutiny after the United States launched a fresh trade investigation into the presence of forced labour in global supply chains, a report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) has said.Earlier on March 12, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced the probe…

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Middle East Crisis: ‘More than adequate stocks’: Government assures no fertiliser shortage amid Middle East crisis

The ongoing Middle East crisis has triggered concerns over the supply of several essential commodities, including fertilisers. Addressing these worries, the government on Saturday said the country’s fertiliser availability remains stable, assuring that existing stocks of urea and other key crop nutrients are “more than adequate”.Speaking at an inter-ministerial media briefing on the situation related…

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