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India’s forex kitty falls $7 billion to $709.76 billion

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An alternative route to Strait of Hormuz? Iran sets up ‘corridor’, offers ships safe passage for a price

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Iran has established a new safe shipping corridor in the Strait of Hormuz. Only ships with prior approval from Iranian authorities can use this route. ...

Premium petrol prices hiked by up to Rs 2.35 per litre amid Middle East tensions

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Premium petrol prices have seen a hike of over Rs 2 per litre across state-run oil companies, while regular fuel and diesel rates remain steady. ...

LPG crisis: India turns to US to secure supplies as Strait of Hormuz disruptions continue to bite; shipments rise

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As per an S&P Global Energy report, India is moving to broaden its sources of LPG imports, stepping up refinery output and intensifying diplomatic engagement ...

‘Direct consequences on economy’: Indian envoy to UK on Strait of Hormuz disruption amid Iran war

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India has strongly condemned unacceptable attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, urging de-escalation through dialogue. Ambassador Vikram Doraiswamy highlighted the deep concern ...

Stock market today (March 20, 2026): Nifty50 opens above 23,200; BSE Sensex up over 700 points

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Stock market today: Benchmark indices Nifty50 and BSE Sensex opened in green on Friday after a big selloff on Thursday that saw markets tank over ...