Iran-US War: FM Nirmala Sitharaman Says Oil Price Spike Unlikely To Push Inflation Sharply For Now

Iran-US War: FM Nirmala Sitharaman Says Oil Price Spike Unlikely To Push Inflation Sharply For Now

Last Updated:March 09, 2026, 4:32 PM IST FM Nirmala Sitharaman says the current inflation trajectory gives policymakers some cushion against external price shocks. FM Nirmala Sitharaman. (Image: Sansad TV/PTI) The government does not expect a sharp rise in inflation despite the recent surge in global crude oil prices triggered by the escalating conflict in the…

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India Eases Rice Export Restrictions, Boosting Domestic Prices Ahead of Harvest

India Eases Rice Export Restrictions, Boosting Domestic Prices Ahead of Harvest

New Delhi: Rice prices have shown signs of uptrend, after India removed restrictions on exports and opened new business avenue for exporters.The removal of trade barrier has helped Indian rice exporters regain competitiveness in the overseas markets. According to traders, rice prices, both basmati and non-basmati white rice, are lower on a year-on-basis, but they…

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