Daily Republic News
- Business
- March 12, 2026
Will Iran Grant Safe-Transit To Indian Oil Tankers Via Strait Of Hormuz?
Amid the ongoing Middle East crisis, India is in talks with Iran to secure a safe transit for over 20 tankers from the Strait of Hormuz.Foreign Ministers of both nations have deliberated over this in the recent period with the latest one prioritising “issues pertaining to the saf Read More
- Business
- March 12, 2026
India’s Retail Inflation Edges Up to 3.21% in Feb; Food Prices Drive Jump
India’s retail inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), quickened to 3.21% in February 2026, up from 2.75% in January. This marks the second reading under the government’s revised inflation framework, which recently moved to a 2024 base year.The latest data, rele Read More
- Business
- March 12, 2026
If Oil Prices Hit $200/BBL: What Will It Mean For India’s GDP Forecast?
India’s growth outlook projected at 7.6% for the current fiscal year could be adversely affected if the Israel-US conflict with Iran continues, placing rupee under pressure, and significant imported inflation.Oil Prices At $200/BBL: What It Mean’s India’s Economy?Recently, Iran’s Read More
- Business
- March 12, 2026
The Global Oil Tap: Which Countries Are Opening Reserves to Fight the Iran Crisis?
A widening war in Iran has halted oil tankers, made targets of refineries and spooked investors worried about the cascading impact of spiking energy prices.In response, the International Energy Agency agreed on Wednesday to release the largest volume of emergency oil reserves in Read More
- Business
- March 12, 2026
From ₹1 Crore To ₹1.24 Crore In Just 4 Days: How the Iran Crisis Fueled These Indian Stocks
A combination of geopolitical tensions in West Asia, supply disruptions in global energy markets, and rising domestic LPG prices is triggering a structural shift in Indian kitchens. As concerns grow over the availability and pricing of liquefied petroleum gas, households and comm Read More
- Business
- March 12, 2026
How Persistently High Oil Prices Could Impact India’s Vulnerable Economy
India’s external balance and government finances could be hit if oil prices stay high for an extended period, economists have said, as the Iran war pushes up oil import costs and the subsidies needed to keep key commodities affordable.India is considered to be among the most vuln Read More
- Business
- March 12, 2026
Iran Conflict Amplifies Insurance Risk, Losses Likely Manageable: Moody’s
Insurers and reinsurers that provide coverage of complex risks such as marine, aviation and political violence are likely to face outsized claims as a result of the ongoing Iran conflict, said Moody’s Ratings.The insurance service providers are also benefiting from an increase in Read More
- Business
- March 12, 2026
Oil Climbs As Iran Steps Up Attacks On Gulf Shipping
Oil prices rose on Thursday as Iran stepped up attacks on oil and transport facilities across the Middle East, raising fears of a prolonged conflict and oil-flow disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.Brent futures were up $4.47, or 4.86%, to $96.45 a barrel at 0733 GMT, having Read More
- Business
- March 12, 2026
QSR Stocks Tank 7%: Eternal & Jubilant Bleed as LPG Crisis Hits Kitchens
Shares of quick-service restaurant and food-tech companies came under heavy selling pressure in Thursday’s session as disruptions in the supply of commercial LPG cylinders began affecting restaurant operations across several urban centres.By 12:09 PM IST, several listed companies Read More
- Business
- March 12, 2026
Rupee Hits Record Low of 92.37; RBI Intervenes as Oil Surge and Dollar Strength Pressure Currency
The Indian currency weakened sharply in early trade on Thursday, hitting a fresh lifetime low against the US dollar amid a surge in global crude oil prices and heightened geopolitical tensions. The rupee slipped to 92.37 per US dollar during morning trade, compared with its previ Read More
