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India currently holds about 25 days of crude oil reserves and approximately 25 days of petrol and diesel stock each, government sources said. The level meets global strategic benchmarks and provides a buffer against supply disruptions.

The Defence Ministry signed contracts worth ₹5,083 crore for advanced helicopters and surface-to-air missile systems. This is strengthening India’s aerial and air-defence capabilities with modern platforms to address evolving security needs.

India’s white-collar hiring rose 12% YoY in February 2026, with the Naukri JobSpeak Index at 3,233. AI/ML roles surged by 49%, IT roles grew by 6%, and overall Indian MNC hiring jumped by 24%.

Flipkart has begun early discussions with investment banks for a potential India IPO. The move follows its Singapore-to-India domicile shift and leadership changes, while CEO Kalyan Krishnamurthy says the company is focused on long-term readiness before going public.

Petronet LNG shares fell after the company declared force majeure due to tanker disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz amid Middle East tensions. Read more here.

Citi warns India’s gas supply chain faces greater risk than oil as Qatar supplies 40–50% of LNG imports, with prices potentially rising from $14–$18 to $30 per MMBtu if disruptions persist.

Foreign investors pulled $751 million from Indian equities after February’s strong inflows. What triggered the sudden reversal? Read more to find out.

Equity markets continued their decline on Wednesday as tensions in the Middle East seem not to pause. Even gold and silver experienced strain as traders continue to watch global cues closely.

The United States has announced political risk insurance and financial guarantees for ships passing through the Gulf as tensions rise in West Asia. Oil markets reacted cautiously while global traders monitored potential supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.

Japan and the U.S. are considering a nuclear power project under Tokyo’s $550 billion investment plan. Westinghouse and major Japanese firms may participate in tackling rising energy security concerns.

The recent escalation in the Israel-Iran conflict has pushed investors to buy safe-haven commodities like gold and silver. Markets are debating whether continued tensions could lift silver above its $121 record and gold past its $5,595 high. But a lot of that depends on how long the conflict lasts, what happens in oil markets, and how much investors will avoid other assets.

Russia has offered to increase oil supplies to India and China as Strait of Hormuz tensions intensify. India imports nearly 2.5–2.7 mbd of crude through the key Gulf shipping route.