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Pakistan likely to face up to Rs200bn tax shortfall in March 2026

Federal Board of Revenue is likely to face a shortfall of Rs150–200 billion in tax revenue for March in Pakistan, ARY News reported on Tuesday, citing sources. The FBR is facing difficulties in meeting its March target of Rs1,367 billion, with a potential shortfall of up to Rs200 billion. Sources in...

10-year gilt yield tops 7 per cent, hits 20-month high

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Volatile ride for stocks, bullion sees big bets

Year of records: Foreign investors sell Rs 1.8L Cr Equities | IPOs raise Rs 2L Cr

Blackstone Is Said to Plan $500 Million India IPO for AGS Health

Blackstone Inc. has begun discussions with investment banks about a potential initial public offering of its AGS Health Pvt. unit in Mumbai to raise as much as $500 million, according to people familiar with the matter.

Oil May Spike to $200 If Hormuz Remains Shut, Fesharaki Warns

Oil may surge to $150 or $200 a barrel if the near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz persists over the next six to eight weeks because of the Iran war, according to energy-market consultancy FGE NexantECA.

Sensex, Nifty fall over 2%; mark the worst end to year since Covid pandemic

In contrast, key Asian peers posted strong gains, with South Korea’s Kospi surging 109%, Taiwan’s Taiex rising 53% and Japan’s Nikkei 225 advancing 45% in FY26.

NEPRA tariff change drives sharp rise in electricity bills

Electricity consumers across Pakistan are facing a significant increase in monthly bills after fixed charges were linked to load rather than consumption. The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) approved the new tariff, effective from January 2026, under which fixed charges are appli...

Foss: Demand Disruption in Refined Products Not Brent

Oil whipsawed after the Wall Street Journal reported President Trump telling aides he's willing to end the military campaign in Iran even if the crucial Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed. Sasha Foss, Energy Analyst at CSC Commodities – Marex spoke to Bloomberg’s Horizons Middle East and Africa...

Atanu Chakraborty rebuts HDFC MD, flags ‘deeper governance issues’ behind exit

Former HDFC Bank chairman Atanu Chakraborty disputes MD Sashidhar Jagdishan's claims regarding staff action on high-risk bond sales. Chakraborty asserts his resignation stemmed from a larger governance issue and a lack of alignment on ethics and values, not personality clashes or Jagdishan's reappoi...

Oil Swings on Trump War Report, Kuwaiti Tanker Attack

Oil fluctuated after the Wall Street Journal reported that US President Donald Trump told aides he’s willing to end the military campaign in Iran even if the vital Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed. Earlier crude jumped when Iran attacked a Kuwaiti oil tanker near Dubai. Bloomberg's Stephen St...

Oil slips, stocks rise as report says Trump willing to end war

HONG KONG, China: Oil prices sank and most stocks rose Tuesday, following a report that indicated Donald Trump was willing to end the Iran war even if the key Strait of Hormuz remained closed. But investors remain wary as the Wall Street Journal story came on the same day the US president threatened...

Abu Dhabi’s 2PointZero Splashes Out $2.25 Billion in US Gas Deal

A company overseen by a prominent Abu Dhabi royal has agreed to buy a US gas infrastructure firm for $2.25 billion, the latest sign that Gulf firms are pressing ahead with overseas dealmaking even as the regional conflict enters its second month.

Credit Risk in Asia Poised for Biggest Monthly Spike Since 2023

The cost to insure better-rated Asian debt against default is on course to increase in March by the most for any month since 2023, signaling growing concern about the economic impact of the Iran War on the region’s borrowers.

More drilling in North Sea ‘not the answer’ for UK energy security, say former military leaders

Government told to focus on transition to mix of wind, solar, tidal and nuclear energyMore drilling in the North Sea would do nothing to improve the UK’s energy security, former military leaders have said, as a new analysis finds no fossil fuel importer is safe from chokepoints in the global supply...

BlackRock to Launch Quant Fund Trading Singapore Stocks

BlackRock Inc. plans to launch a fund next month focused on large Southeast Asian stocks, according to people familiar with the matter, a move supporting Singapore’s drive to boost liquidity in the local market.

Australia to Profit from War Pushing Up Prices, Westpac Says

Australia will likely gain an unexpected multi-billion dollar windfall from the Iran war, as higher coal and gas export prices boost revenues over the five years to 2030, according to Westpac Banking Corp.

India Delays Stricter Trading Loan Rules as Volatility Climbs

India’s central bank has delayed the roll-out of stricter rules on loans to proprietary traders and some liquidity providers, offering relief as markets are roiled by volatility due to the Iran conflict.

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Markets Weigh Trump Remarks, Iran Tanker Strike | The Asia Trade 3/31/2026

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