RBI Governor warns Strait of Hormuz risks to Indias economic growth

RBI Governor warns Strait of Hormuz risks to Indias economic growth

Last Updated:April 08, 2026, 11:11 IST Speaking during the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, he flagged risks to global supply chains and energy markets. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra. Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra warned that disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could weigh on economic growth, citing heightened geopolitical tensions in the region….

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West Asia War Fallout: Indonesia Taps One-Day-A-Week WFH For Civil Servants Amid Fuel Crisis

West Asia War Fallout: Indonesia Taps One-Day-A-Week WFH For Civil Servants Amid Fuel Crisis

Last Updated:March 31, 2026, 6:56 PM IST The country’s minister said that all civil servants will work from home every Friday as part of broader energy-saving measures. Motorcyclists queue to refuel at a gas station operated by Pertamina, Indonesia’s state-owned oil and gas company, as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran disrupts…

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Saudi Arabia’s Pipeline To Bypass Hormuz Hits Full Capacity As Oil Flow Shifts To Red Sea

Saudi Arabia’s Pipeline To Bypass Hormuz Hits Full Capacity As Oil Flow Shifts To Red Sea

Last Updated:March 28, 2026, 8:46 PM IST Saudi Arabia maximizes East West pipeline to 7 million barrels per day, rerouting exports via Yanbu to bypass the disrupted Strait of Hormuz and stabilize global oil flows. Representational image. (Reuters) Saudi Arabia has activated a key part of its energy contingency strategy, with its crucial East-West pipeline…

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Sandwich Over Dosa-Vada, Bengaluru Restaurants Fall Back On Desi Jugaad Amid LPG Shortage

Sandwich Over Dosa-Vada, Bengaluru Restaurants Fall Back On Desi Jugaad Amid LPG Shortage

A shortage of commercial LPG cylinders in Bengaluru, due to the ongoing Iran-Israel War, has prompted several restaurants to make temporary adjustments to their menus over the past few days. With distributors unable to meet usual demand and fuel‑heavy cooking becoming difficult, many establishments have cut back on items that require sustained heat. According to Moneycontrol,…

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India Draws Up Oil Contingency Plan Amid US-Iran Turmoil: Export Caps, Russian Crude, LPG Rationing

India Draws Up Oil Contingency Plan Amid US-Iran Turmoil: Export Caps, Russian Crude, LPG Rationing

Last Updated:March 03, 2026, 12:00 IST India imports nearly two-thirds of its LPG consumption, with 85–90% sourced from the Gulf region (Image/Reuters) India is weighing a series of contingency measures — including restricting petrol and diesel exports, ramping up crude purchases from Russia and introducing demand-management steps such as LPG rationing — to address potential…

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