Core Sector

India’s Core Sector Contracts 0.4% in March, Hurt by West Asia Conflict

India’s core sector output contracted by 0.4% in March, marking a rare decline in the country’s industrial backbone. The contraction has been attributed largely to disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict in West Asia, which has impacted supply chains, energy imports, and global trade flows. The data underscores the vulnerability of India’s economy to external…

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Crude Oil

US-Iran Conflict and Rising Crude Oil Prices Could Cut Nifty Earnings by 4%

The escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, coupled with surging crude oil prices, are emerging as significant risks for Indian equity markets. According to Somil Mehta of Mirae Asset Sharekhan, these developments could shave off as much as 4% from Nifty earnings, raising concerns among investors and policymakers about the broader economic impact….

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