Geopolitical Tensions

Indian rupee breaches Rs 92 per dollar to hit record low amid Middle East tensions

The local currency was down more than 60 paise on March 4

Geopolitical tensions shake Indian workplaces; 63 pc firms freeze hiring: Report

The report is based on an online survey among 2,006 employees from across sectors in the country during May 12 to June 6.

China Vows to Counter Taiwan 'Separatist' Activity as Taiwan Urges China to Halt Provocations | N18G

China’s Taiwan Affairs Office stated it will not tolerate Taiwan’s "separatist" forces and reiterated its commitment to defending sovereignty and peace in the Taiwan Strait. Taiwan's defense ministry reported increased Chinese military activity, including 53 aircraft near the island. The Taiwanese presidential office condemned these actions as a "blatant disruption" of regional security and stability. China has not confirmed military exercises but is deploying its largest naval fleet in nearly 30 years, signaling heightened tensions. Beijing’s actions are partly in response to President Lai Ching-te’s recent Pacific tour, which included stops in Hawaii and Guam, angering China’s government.

Geopolitical factors like Red Sea crisis impacting volumes, says Hyundai India MD

Hyundai India sold a total of 1,91,939 units of Passenger Vehicles (PVs) during Q2, out of which export volumes stood at 42,300 units. The automaker had sold a total of 2,09,777 units in the year-ago period

MC Market Poll: Experts discount China factor; say high valuations, earnings disappointments biggest risks

Only around 20 percent of the respondents point to geopolitical tensions as the main factor weighing on the market.

Global trade growth to rebound this year; geopolitical tensions pose downside risks: WTO forecast

The World Trade Organisation (WTO), however, lowered the trade growth projection for 2024 to 2.6 per cent.

Fin Min says 'urgent' need to boost competitiveness, attractiveness of India's exports amid global uncertainty

In its Monthly Economic Review report for January, the finance ministry also said that the outlook for "reasonably low" inflation is "good" given the fall in core inflation and moderation in food prices.

Geopolitical tensions, Red Sea crisis likely to drive crude price volatility: BPCL

Chairman and Managing Director G. Krishnakumar said weak demand in major economies and geopolitical issues ranging from ongoing war between Russia- Ukraine and crisis in the Middle-East would lead to volatility in crude prices.

No impact of geopolitical tensions on Hyundai Motor’s Indian operations, says MD & CEO

On the growth outlook for 2024, Kim maintained that it is very optimistic for this calendar year but added that he could not predict the future due to the geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and war between Russia and Ukraine.

Asian stocks shine as Egypt worries fade

Asian stocks rose on Monday as investors greeted news of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's resignation with relief, while US crude steadied near USD 85.50 per barrel after falling to 10-week lows as geopolitical tensions eased for now.