The situation in the Middle East has become extremely grave. Reports of attacks launched against U.S. military bases in Kuwait have raised the alarming possibility that the ongoing conflict between Iran, the U.S., and Israel could escalate into a full-blown regional war. Meanwhile, Pakistan’s scathing criticism of Israel has further heightened diplomatic tensions among nations…
Following the sudden announcement of a ceasefire between Iran and the United States, global tensions subsided abruptly. Consequently, investors regained confidence and began investing in the stock market once again. As a result, the Indian stock market witnessed a major rally, surging by over 3.8%. The Sensex climbed 3,739 points to close at 97,437, while…
The ₹2.5 lakh crore loan guarantee scheme, which the Central Government is set to introduce to support war-affected economic sectors, is viewed as a highly significant initiative. The primary objective of this scheme is to encourage banks to extend credit easily to enterprises currently facing liquidity challenges. Typically, banks incur losses if a company defaults…
U.S. President Donald Trump had issued a final ultimatum demanding that Iran agree to an immediate ceasefire. He warned that “if an agreement is not reached by this date, the situation could deteriorate.” However, Iran did not accept this proposal outright. Iran’s stance is as follows: “We are not opposed to a ceasefire, but there…
Higher securities transaction tax (STT) on futures and options (F&O) will take effect with the start of the new fiscal year on April 1, 2026, which will alter the derivatives market in India. The Finance Minister announced the action in Budget 2026 with the intention of lowering speculative trading. The futures STT has been raised…
In an effort to reduce exports and prioritize domestic fuel supplies in the face of a severe global oil shock, the Center imposed an export tax of Rs 21.5 per litre on diesel and Rs 29.5 per litre on aviation turbine fuel (ATF). Every two weeks, the action will bring in almost Rs 1,500 crore…
On March 30, the rupee fell 0.3% to 95.2 per dollar, breaking the 95 per dollar level for the first time. The rupee lost 4.4% of its value in relation to the US dollar during the March quarter. The rupee closed at a record low of 94.83 per US dollar, down from 94.81 per US…
Because of rising tension in West Asia, Iran has taken an important decision. Instead of fully closing the Strait of Hormuz—one of the world’s most important sea routes—it has allowed ships from a few “friendly countries,” including India, to pass through. This route connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, and about 20%…
Due to the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran and Tehran’s efforts to limit shipping via the Strait of Hormuz, the government has lowered the special supplementary excise charges on gasoline and diesel in the midst of the world oil crisis. The excise tax on petrol has been lowered from Rs 13 to Rs 3 per…
For the next five years, concluding on March 31, 2031, the Center announced the inflation target on Wednesday, maintaining it at 4% with a tolerance range of two percentage points on either side. This target band has successfully anchored inflation expectations between 2016 and 2026, according to evaluations of the framework. The administration maintained the…
