New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Upstream oil and services firms are the biggest beneficiaries while downstream and end‑user industries may suffer after recent strikes at Gulf energy facilities disrupted flows and pushed prices sharply higher, a report said on Friday.
New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) As the West Asia crisis escalates, the International Energy Agency (IEA) on Friday set out a range of demand-side actions — including work from home and avoiding air travel — for governments, businesses and households to alleviate the economic impacts on consumers.
New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Popular messaging platform WhatsApp is planning to introduce usernames and unique IDs, enabling users to send messages and make voice or video calls without revealing their phone numbers, according to reports.
New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) The Ministry of Heavy Industries has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to select beneficiaries to set up integrated sintered NdFeB Rare Earth Permanent Magnet (REPM) manufacturing facilities under the Rs 7,280-crore scheme, it was announced on Friday.
Mumbai, March 20 (IANS) Gold and silver on Friday witnessed a substantial rise in prices, with both precious metals gaining 3 per cent amid hopes of easing tensions in West Asia.
New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) India's aviation regulator -- the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) -- has directed airline companies to avoid several airspaces in West Asia amid the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict, to ensure contingency planning as part of safety risk assessments.
Mumbai, March 20 (IANS) The Indian rupee dropped to a record low on Friday to 93.12 against the US dollar, amid global supply chain disruptions due to escalating Middle East conflict.
Mumbai, March 20 (IANS) Global oil prices traded lower on Friday after the US signalled a possible easing of sanctions on Iranian crude, as efforts intensified to secure shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Mumbai, March 20 (IANS) Domestic benchmark indices opened higher on Friday, rising over 1 per cent in early trade amid hopes of easing tensions in West Asia.
New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) The Indian rupee reached a new low against the US dollar on Thursday, depreciating 30 paise to 92.94, as oil prices remain elevated amid the West Asia crisis.
