India GDP Growth Forecast: OECD Projects Strong Expansion Despite Global Risks

Despite global economic headwinds, the OECD forecasts robust GDP growth for India, projecting 7.6% for the current fiscal year and 6.1% in 2026-27, driven by factors like declining US tariffs but tempered by potential energy price shocks and gas rationing.

Rupee Hits All-Time Low as Oil Prices Surge and Dollar Strengthens

The Indian rupee plummeted to a historic low against the US dollar as escalating geopolitical tensions and soaring crude oil prices trigger economic concerns about inflation and trade deficits. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh Key Points The Indian rupee hit a record

Stock Market Today March 9, 2026: Sensex tanks 1,353 points

The Indian stock market witnessed a significant plunge in Sensex and Nifty, driven by soaring crude oil prices, escalating geopolitical tensions, and continuous foreign fund outflows, impacting investor sentiment. Photograph: Shailesh Andrade/Reuters Key Points The Sensex and Nifty indices experienced