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ADB trims India's growth projection to 6.6% reflecting elevated energy prices
Asian Development Bank on Thursday lowered India's GDP growth projection to 6.6 per cent as against 6.9 per cent estimated earlier for the current fiscal on concerns of higher energy prices fuelled by the Middle East crisis. Despite the growth moderation, India still continues to be the fastest-growing major economy in the world, ADB said. India's GDP growth forecasts are revised down to 6.6 per cent for FY2026 (ending 31 March 2027) and maintained at 7.3 per cent for FY2027, Asian Development Outlook (ADO) July 2026 said. Growth will be supported by policy interventions to attract more foreign capital, as well as fuel tax cuts, targeted credit support, strong services exports, and public capital expenditure. The FY2027 growth forecast remains unchanged from April, underpinned by improved global conditions and export competitiveness gained through trade agreements with various partners. However, risks tilt to the downside driven by heightened geopolitical tensions, or weather-induced
Asian stocks surge as investors look past Middle East attacks
The renewed back-and-forth attacks have further eroded the fragile three-week-old ceasefire, bringing the spotlight back on oil prices and what it could mean for inflation and the global rates outlook.
Asian Markets Today: Nikkei, Kospi Decline As Middle East Tensions Escalate After Fresh US Strikes On Iran
Rising oil prices and renewed military action in the Gulf weighed on investor sentiment across the region.
INR rebounds in opening trades; Gains unlikely to hold
The Indian rupee appreciated in opening trades on Monday as a temporary pause in Middle East attacks and upcoming diplomatic talks in Qatar is supporting broader Asian currency markets. However, the rally is unlikely to sustain given broad strength in dollar and rebounding international oil prices. Besides, negative cues from equities are also likely to add pressure on the counter. INR opened at Rs 94.36 per dollar and hit a high of 94.25 so far during the day. On Thursday, the pair ended at 94.45 as Friday was a market holiday on account of Muharram. As of the morning trade on June 29, 2026, the Indian benchmark indices are trading flat, with the NSE Nifty 50 hovering around 24,056.00 and the BSE Sensex trading near 77,100.47.
Asian Markets Today: South Korea's Kospi, Japan's Nikkei Pare Losses After Slumping Up To 4%
Asian markets steadied after an initial sell-off triggered by concerns that renewed hostilities in the Middle East could disrupt energy supplies and weigh on global economic growth.
D-Street indices caught in crossfire as oil roads lead to uncertainty
Indian stock markets tumbled nearly 1% on Monday, mirroring a broader Asian decline. Renewed Middle East hostilities fueled oil prices, while global investors shifted away from AI stocks. The Nifty closed down 243.7 points at 23,123, and the Sensex fell 719.08 points to 73,524.26, reflecting heightened market anxiety.
Asia markets tumble as tech rout deepens
Asian markets experienced a sharp downturn as the AI rally cooled, with South Korea's KOSPI halting trading after a significant drop. Investors are now weighing the impact of potential Federal Reserve rate hikes and upcoming inflation data. Meanwhile, escalating Middle East tensions pushed oil prices higher, while the dollar strengthened against the yen.
Asian Markets On May 6: South Korea's Kospi Crosses 7,000 For First Time On Easing Middle East Tensions
Asian markets today: Wall Street rally, lower oil prices and chip stock gains support Asian markets today.
HSBC downgrades Indian stocks to ‘underweight’ as oil shock clouds earnings recovery
HSBC has downgraded Indian equities to "underweight," citing surging energy prices from the Middle East war as a threat to the country's earnings recovery. With Brent crude above $100 a barrel, inflation and growth risks are elevated, making India less attractive than North East Asian peers. Earnings forecasts are expected to be revised lower, and foreign investor concerns are mounting.
Asian stocks stumble as energy shocks intensifty amid escalation in Iran war
Asian stocks fell on Thursday as oil prices surged due to Middle East conflict. Japan's Nikkei 225 dropped 2.4%, and broader Asian markets fell over 1.3%. Brent crude rose above $111 per barrel.
Asian Stocks Decline As Oil's Surge Saps Sentiment: Markets Wrap
Asian equities dropped in early trading Thursday afterattacks onkey energy infrastructure amid an escalating Middle East war drove oil prices higher.
Oil tops $100 amid Iran-Israel tensions; Asian Paints, IndiGo and other crude-sensitive stocks fall up to 4%
Crude oil prices surged past $100 per barrel due to escalating Middle East tensions. This development impacted shares of paint, tyre, and airline companies, with significant drops observed. Iran's actions, including attacks on tankers and fuel facilities, have heightened concerns about regional security and oil supply.