From traders to daily wage labourers and fast food vendors, mid-day takes a reality check on how the West Asia conflict is hampering businesses in the country’s financial capital
05 April,2026 03:19 PM IST | Mumbai | Mrinal Doshi-1775381734224_d.png "Ninth Indian tanker, 'Green Asha' safely crosses Strait of Hormuz amid tensions")
The Indian LPG carrier Green Asha safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz, becoming the ninth Indian vessel to transit the volatile route amid ongoing West Asia tensions
05 April,2026 03:06 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS-1775374869316_d.png "Markets and oil prices swing amid West Asia war, RBI policy in focus")
Indian stock markets ended their sixth straight week lower amid global uncertainty, and investors are now looking closely at three key forces shaping market direction next week including RBI's monetary policy decision, escalating US-Iran tensions and soaring crude oil prices
05 April,2026 01:34 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent-1775375212428_d.png "Moody's cuts India's FY27 GDP growth estimates to 6 pc amid West Asia conflict")
Moody's Ratings has reduced India’s FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6 pc from 6.8 pc, citing the ongoing West Asia conflict as a key risk. The agency warned that disruptions in crude oil and LPG supplies could raise inflation, increase fuel and transport costs, and impact household consumption
05 April,2026 01:18 PM IST | New Delhi [India] | PTIADVERTISEMENT
