New truncated gas allocation regime still faces a large LNG shortfall

LNG is the weakest link in India’s fuel-supply chain. Photograph: Yuriko Nakao/Reuters Key Points India needs 1-1.5 million tonnes of LNG a month. trimmed allocations of natural gas for consumers. India received 10 cargos in March to date, the Kpler

Oil surges over 25% to $116.5 per barrel

Experts warn that if geopolitical tensions continue to escalate and supply disruptions persist, oil prices could remain volatile and may move towards the $150 level in the coming period. Illustration: Dado Ruvic/Reuters Key Points A 20 per cent global shortage

FPIs withdraw Rs 21,000 cr in last four trading sessions amid West Asia conflict

Factors contributing to the outflows include rupee depreciation beyond the 92-per-dollar level, elevated US Treasury yields drawing capital back to safe-haven assets, and mixed early outlook for Q4 FY26 corporate earnings, particularly margin pressures in the IT and consumption sectors.

ADB flags India’s oil vulnerability amid rising West Asia tensions

West Asia conflict poses a substantial risk to the global economy, including India. Illustration: Dado Ruvic/Reuters Key Points In Asia, reserve adequacy varies widely among major importers. Costly energy imports would weaken the rupee, raise inflation. While China’s roughly 401

Rs 14 Trillion Investor Wealth Wiped Out

Sensex and Nifty post steepest weekly loss in over a year, falling nearly 3 per cent. Kindly note that this illustration generated using ChatGPT has only been posted for representational purposes.   Domestic equity markets resumed their sharp decline on

Govt moves to shield trade as Iran war chokes sea routes

India’s trade exposure to West Asia is significant. Between April and December, India exported goods worth about $50 billion to 13 countries in the region, accounting for roughly 15 per cent of total outbound shipments. Imports stood at $116.45 billion

Stock markets today March 4, 2026: Sensex sinks 1,123 pts, Nifty dives 1.55%

The conflict in West Asia intensified with Iran continuing to pound several Gulf countries in retaliation for the joint attack against it by Israel and the US. The US and Israel have also carried out fresh strikes on Iran. Photograph:

Stock Market Crash: Investors Lose Rs 16.32 Lakh Crore in Two Days

Escalating geopolitical tensions and weak global cues triggered a significant stock market downturn in India, wiping out ₹16.32 lakh crore of investor wealth in just two days. IMAGE: Kindly note that this image has been posted for representational purposes only.

Rupee slumps 69 paise to all-time low of 92.18/USD

Traders said the USD/INR pair remains under pressure as investors are moving toward safe-haven assets. Moreover, persistent foreign capital outflow from the equities, and fears grow that expensive imports will hurt the trade balance. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Key Points The

Qatar declares force majeure, gas supplies to Indian industry cut

Gas importer Petronet LNG Ltd has informed gas marketers of Qatar halting its liquefied natural gas production after Iran continued to strike Gulf countries IMAGE: 3D printed oil pump jacks and Qatar flag. Illustration: Dado Ruvic/Reuters Key Points Qatar supplies