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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari emphasized the potential of ethanol in enhancing farmers' earnings and reducing India's fuel import dependency during the launch of a new bus service in Madhya Pradesh. He highlighted the recent surge in maize prices and the government's ambitious PM e-Bus Sewa initiative.
The dollar fell sharply on Friday due to declining oil prices, while the yen strengthened following affirmations from Japan and the US regarding currency stability. Despite oil prices remaining above $100 a barrel, concerns over persistent inflation have prompted expectations of further interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve.
Oil prices have fallen approximately 2% as diplomatic efforts between the US and Iran signal potential de-escalation in the Strait of Hormuz. Concurrently, supply disruptions from Saudi Arabia and ongoing geopolitical tensions further complicate the global energy landscape.
Falling oil prices and a slight dip in US Treasury yields provide a lifeline for battered bonds, while stock markets thrive on AI optimism. However, consumer sentiment in the US has hit a four-month low due to inflation concerns.
The Indian rupee appreciated by 15 paise to close at 95.81 against the US dollar, bolstered by strategic interventions from the Reserve Bank of India. However, rising bond yields and external financing pressures continue to pose challenges for currency stability.
The Nifty index has recorded its seventh consecutive weekly loss, a trend not seen in six years, driven by high crude prices and foreign investor outflows. As geopolitical tensions and rising US Treasury yields weigh on market sentiment, investors are left questioning whether a recovery is on the horizon.
Puneet Pal of PGIM India forecasts the end of the rate-cut cycle by the Reserve Bank of India, predicting a potential rise in policy rates by 50-75 basis points by FY27 due to persistent inflation and rising crude oil prices. This shift may present new investment opportunities in high-quality corporate bonds.
Indian equities face a downturn amid rising crude prices, US Treasury yields, and geopolitical tensions. However, selective foreign investment in IPOs and mid-small caps indicates a nuanced approach rather than a wholesale exit from the market.
India's financial and external sectors continue to benefit from a resilient domestic economy, even as geopolitical tensions, weather disruptions and firmer global bond yields weigh on the outlook, the Reserve Bank of India said in its latest bulletin. The central bank's assessment pointed to strong GDP growth, healthy foreign exchange reserves, steady credit momentum and moderate current account pressures, while warning that rising crude oil prices and food inflation could complicate the inflation path ahead.
The Reserve Bank of India's September 2026 Bulletin presents an economy that remains notably resilient despite renewed geopolitical tensions in West Asia, rising energy prices and volatile global markets. Alongside reporting 7.8% growth in the first quarter of 2026-27, the Bulletin argues that a higher credit-deposit ratio alone is not a reliable sign of banking stress and points to strong foreign exchange reserves, FDI inflows and narrowing trade deficits as key buffers.
Former President Donald Trump has rejected Iran's conditional ceasefire proposal, anticipating renewed U.S. military action post-midterms. This comes as Saudi-led forces successfully intercept projectiles aimed at their territory, heightening geopolitical tensions.
In a decisive move, President Trump has rejected Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in seven days, citing Tehran's weakened position in the ongoing conflict. This decision raises concerns over global oil supply and regional stability.
U.S. crude oil fell sharply for the week after Iran and the United States held discussions on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly in New York, reviving hopes of a diplomatic opening around the Strait of Hormuz. West Texas Intermediate ended Friday lower, while Brent also declined, as traders weighed Tehran's proposal to reopen the vital shipping lane under a temporary peace arrangement.
Saudi Arabia's crude exports have climbed to their highest level since the Iran war began, underscoring the kingdom's ability to keep oil moving even after a drone attack damaged its key East-West pipeline. Trade intelligence data show shipments rebounding to 6 million barrels per day in September, easing fears of a deeper supply shock and helping pull Brent crude back from an earlier spike.
President Donald Trump has rejected Iran's conditional proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart nuclear talks, according to The Wall Street Journal, even as U.S. and Iranian officials continue indirect negotiations through mediators. The development comes amid renewed Houthi attacks in Yemen and sharp moves in oil prices, underscoring how quickly the conflict is reverberating through global energy markets.
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