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With 60–65% of India’s crude oil imports passing through the vulnerable Strait of Hormuz amid escalating Iran conflict, every $10 rise in global oil prices adds roughly $15 billion to India’s annual import bill, worsens the current account deficit by 0.4–0.5% of GDP, and pushes retail inflation higher by 0.3–0.4%. This hidden economic threat also pressures the rupee, ஈரான்-இஸ்ரேல் மோதல் காரணமாக ஹா
தமிழ்நாடு – தேர்தல் – India’s Election Commission has enforced the Model Code of Conduct after announcing polls in five states, introducing strict monitoring on cash, gold and silver movement to curb vote-buying. Individuals carrying more than ₹50,000 without valid documents may face seizure and scrutiny by authorities. India’s Election Commission has enforced the Model Code of Conduct after anno
India’s planned trade agreement with the United States may be delayed by several months after the Trump administration launched new investigations into excess industrial capacity among trading partners. அமெரிக்க அதிபர் டிரம்ப் தொடங்கிய புதிய தொழில்துறை விசாரணைகள் காரணமாக இந்தியா–அமெரிக்கா வர்த்தக ஒப்பந்தம் சில மாதங்கள் தாமதமாகலாம்.
India’s telecom sector faces potential delays in tower manufacturing due to a government-mandated LPG shortage prioritizing household supplies, halting galvanization processes since March 5, 2026. While current mobile and internet services remain unaffected, prolonged disruptions could slow network growth and 5G rollout in underserved areas.
ராமேஸ்வரம் கஃபே – India’s richest man Mukesh Ambani, along with son Anant and daughter-in-law Radhika Merchant, quietly visited the iconic Rameshwaram Cafe in Mumbai’s Churchgate area earlier this week, bypassing the usual long queues outside the popular South Indian eatery.
West Asiancrisis threatens India’s economy by driving up oil and logistics costs,disrupting critical exports like basmati rice, gold, and fertilizers,potentially intensifying inflation and currency pressure.
India’s Ministry of External Affairs has established a control room and released emergency contact numbers for Indian embassies in West Asia and the Gulf to aid nearly 10 million Indian nationals amid escalating Israel-Iran tensions, following US-Israel strikes that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
India’s GST collection in February 2026 reached ₹20,27,033 crore, up 8.3% from the previous year. Domestic GST rose 5.3% to ₹1,35,772 crore, while imports continued to grow, with refunds increasing by 10.2%. Net GST revenue rose to ₹1,61,014 crore, reflecting sustained fiscal stability and regional SGST gains.
India’s Ministry of Civil Aviation announced the cancellation of 444 flights on March 1, 2026, due to airspace restrictions over Iran and the Middle East stemming from heightened Iran-Israel tensions. This follows 410 cancellations the previous day, with the DGCA coordinating airline compliance and passenger safety measures at major airports.
India’s jewellery market reflects diverse consumer shifts, not a uniform gold-to-silver switch. Gold holds strong in value-driven segments like gemstones and occasions, while silver gains among younger buyers for experimental, budget-friendly designs.
