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West Asia crisis: Stocks suffer worst week in years, echoing Covid chaos

West Asia crisis: Stocks suffer worst week in years, echoing Covid chaos

Both indices recorded their steepest single-day fall since April 7, 2025. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Key Points Since the start of the war, mcap of BSE-listed firms has dropped by Rs 34 trillion to Rs 430 trillion. Rising crude prices and

A K Bhattacharya: Why Capital Expenditure Needs Monitoring

A K Bhattacharya: Why Capital Expenditure Needs Monitoring

After years of rapid expansion, the Centre’s capital spending growth eases as private investment shows early signs of revival, points out A K Bhattacharya. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Key Points Union government capital expenditure growth slows sharply to 4.2% in 2025-2026.