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West Asia conflict

PM Modi welcomed the US-Iran agreement and expressed hope for peace, stability and uninterrupted trade in West Asia.

Gold and silver prices declined in domestic and global markets as investors monitored developments in West Asia.

Sensex plunged over 800 points and Nifty fell more than 280 points as rising oil prices and West Asia tensions hit investor sentiment.

The Petroleum Ministry said the cost of supplying a 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinder has exceeded Rs 1,600 despite recent price hikes.

Sensex fell 410 points and Nifty slipped in early trade as weakness in global markets and geopolitical concerns weighed on sentiment.

Brent crude and WTI prices surged after renewed US-Iran tensions raised fears over oil supply disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz.

PM Modi and Dutch PM Rob Jetten discussed the West Asia conflict, rising energy prices and stronger India-Netherlands cooperation during talks in The Hague.

The Centre has tightened rules for duty-free gold imports under the advance-authorisation scheme, capping imports at 100 kg per licence and increasing compliance checks.

The government has raised customs duties on gold and silver imports to 15 per cent and increased platinum import duty to 15.4 per cent to reduce pressure on foreign exchange reserves.

US President Donald Trump claimed Iran’s military had been 'wiped out' and warned Tehran to agree to a deal or face further destruction as tensions in West Asia continue.