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Oil surge clouds growth outlook
03-04-2026
India’s economic growth outlook faces fresh downside risks as elevated crude oil prices, driven by the ongoing West Asia conflict, threaten to slow momentum and stoke inflationary pressures, according to a report by CareEdge Ratings.
RBI likely to hold policy rates as global turmoil persists
03-04-2026
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25% in its April 2026 Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, as rising geopolitical tensions and elevated crude oil prices weigh on the economic outlook,
FMCG firms likely to raise prices soon amid rising cost pressures
03-04-2026
India’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector is preparing for a fresh round of price hikes in the first quarter of FY27, as rising crude oil prices and rupee depreciation sharply increase input cost pressures, according to a report by Nuvama Institutional Equities.
Global funds retreat from Indian realty amid rising uncertainty
03-04-2026
Foreign investment into India’s real estate sector plunged 75% during January–March 2026, as escalating tensions in West Asia and global market volatility triggered a sharp pullback by overseas investors, according to Colliers India.
Bullion futures fall sharply on strong USD, Iran tensions
03-04-2026
India bullion futures declined sharply on Thursday, tracking global weakness as a stronger dollar and escalating geopolitical tensions weighed heavily on investor sentiment.
El Nino threat looms over India farm sector ahead
03-04-2026
India’s agriculture sector faces renewed uncertainty ahead of the 2026 southwest monsoon, with forecasts indicating a likely El Nino development that could disrupt rainfall patterns and impact crop output in the upcoming crop year.
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