Tag: West Asia conflict
RETAIL/FMCG Britannia’s New Thrust: Price Hikes, Quick Commerce & Future Platforms

Britannia Industries is gearing up for calibrated price hikes as geopolitical tensions in West Asia disrupt exports, drive up freight and fuel costs, and dampen demand across key international markets. Speaking at the company’s earnings call, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Rakshit Hargave said Britannia’s  international business revenue and profitability took a hit in […]

CW Bureau · May 12, 2026
ECONOMY Rising Oil Prices, Global Uncertainty Weigh On India FY27 Growth Outlook

India has stepped into FY27 against an increasingly challenging global backdrop marked by escalating geopolitical hostilities. The ongoing conflict in West Asia has triggered a sharp surge in international energy prices, with Brent crude and Liquefied Natural Gas (Japan-Korea Marker) rising by 55% and 90%, respectively, since the onset of the crisis. According to a […]

CW Bureau · Apr 3, 2026