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Equity benchmark indices, which resumed trading after a long holiday, faced heavy drubbing on Monday, with the Sensex plunging over 1,186 points in early trade.

The key index was dragged down by heavyweights Infosys and HDFC Bank amid weak trend in Asian markets.

Stock markets were closed on Thursday for Mahavir Jayanti and Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti, as well as on Friday on account of Good Friday.

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The Sensex was trading 1,186.18 points lower at 57,152.75 in early trade. The Nifty tumbled 314.95 points to 17,160.70.

From the 30-share pack, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, TCS, HDFC, HDFC Bank, Wipro and HCL Technologies were among the major laggards in early trade.

In contrast, NTPC, Tata Steel, M&amp;M, Maruti and Power Grid were among the gainers.

Shares of Infosys tanked 8.95 per cent to Rs 1,592.05 on the BSE despite the country's second-largest software services firm last week reporting a 12 per cent year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit for the March quarter at Rs 5,686 crore.

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HDFC Bank declined 3.35 per cent to Rs 1,415.75 even as the largest domestic private sector lender Bank on Saturday posted a 22.8 per cent jump in its standalone net profit at Rs 10,055.2 crore for the quarter ended March 2022.

In Asia, markets were trading lower, with Seoul, Shanghai and Tokyo quoting in the red in mid-session deals.

Stocks in the US had ended lower on Thursday.

International oil benchmark Brent crude gained 1.01 per cent to USD 112.83 per barrel.

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On Wednesday, the Sensex declined 237.44 points or 0.41 per cent to settle at 58,338.93. The NSE Nifty dipped 54.65 points or 0.31 per cent to finish at 17,475.65.

Foreign institutional investors continued to offload shares worth Rs 2,061.04 crore on Wednesday, according to exchange data.

Equity benchmark indices, which resumed trading after a long holiday, faced heavy drubbing on Monday, with the Sensex plunging over 1,186 points in early trade. The key index was dragged down by heavyweights Infosys and HDFC Bank amid weak trend in Asian markets.

Equity benchmark indices, which resumed trading after a long holiday, faced heavy drubbing on Monday, with the Sensex plunging over 1,186 points in early trade. The key index was dragged down by heavyweights Infosys and HDFC Bank amid weak trend in Asian markets. Stock markets were closed on Thursday for Mahavir Jayanti and Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti, as well as on Friday on account of Good Friday. Also read | Amidst row surrounding UK FM Rishi Sunak & wife Akshata, India’s Infosys exits Russia The Sensex was trading 1,186.18 points lower at 57,152.75 in early trade. The Nifty tumbled 314.95 points to 17,160.70. From the 30-share pack, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, TCS, HDFC, HDFC Bank, Wipro and HCL Technologies were among the major laggards in early trade. In contrast, NTPC, Tata Steel, M&M, Maruti and Power Grid were among the gainers. Shares of Infosys tanked 8.95 per cent to Rs 1,592.05 on the BSE despite the country's second-largest software services firm last week reporting a 12 per cent year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit for the March quarter at Rs 5,686 crore. Watch | India inflation soars to 17-month high HDFC Bank declined 3.35 per cent to Rs 1,415.75 even as the largest domestic private sector lender Bank on Saturday posted a 22.8 per cent jump in its standalone net profit at Rs 10,055.2 crore for the quarter ended March 2022. In Asia, markets were trading lower, with Seoul, Shanghai and Tokyo quoting in the red in mid-session deals. Stocks in the US had ended lower on Thursday. International oil benchmark Brent crude gained 1.01 per cent to USD 112.83 per barrel. Also read | India's inflation surges in March; lemon prices skyrocket On Wednesday, the Sensex declined 237.44 points or 0.41 per cent to settle at 58,338.93. The NSE Nifty dipped 54.65 points or 0.31 per cent to finish at 17,475.65. Foreign institutional investors continued to offload shares worth Rs 2,061.04 crore on Wednesday, according to exchange data.

Sensex plunges 1,186 points in early trade; Nifty tests 17,160 level

Taking a look at China's GDP data and here suggesting a worsening economy as sweeping covid-19 curbs and Russia-Ukraine war take toll on economic activity. China's growth has slowed in March a bit however GDP estimates were better than expectations.

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China's economic growth accelerated in the first quarter of the year to 4.8 per cent, official data showed Monday, but the government warned of "significant challenges" ahead while massive Covid-19 lockdowns started to bite.

The world's second-biggest&nbsp;economy&nbsp;had lost steam in the latter half of last year with a property slump and regulatory crackdowns, pulling down growth.

But it exceeded expectations in the first three months of 2022, growing 4.8 per cent on-year, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said, with Lunar New Year spending and factory production cajoling growth.

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The weeks ahead, however, appear treacherous for the&nbsp;economy&nbsp;with Beijing's unrelenting zero-Covid approach to outbreaks clogging supply chains and locking down tens of millions of people -- including in the economic dynamos of Shanghai and Shenzhen as well as the northeastern grain basket of Jilin.

Virus restrictions in March have already gouged at retail sales, as consumers shied away from shopping, and drove up unemployment.

"With the domestic and international environment becoming increasingly complicated and uncertain, economic development is facing significant difficulties and challenges," NBS spokesman Fu Linghui said on Monday.

The pandemic rebound -- as well as the sanctions binding Russia's&nbsp;economy&nbsp;-- ups the ante on officials to deliver Beijing's full-year growth target of around 5.5 per cent.

The target comes in a pivotal political year for President Xi Jinping who is eyeing another term in power at the Party Congress to be held this autumn.

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The current virus outbreak is the worst since the peak of the first wave which emerged in Wuhan in late 2019, and the&nbsp;economy&nbsp;is beginning to weaken.&nbsp;

Industrial production growth eased to 5.0 per cent in March, NBS data showed, down from the January-February period.

Meanwhile, retail sales sank 3.5 per cent and the urban unemployment rate ticked up to a 22-month high of 5.8 per cent last month.

"March activity data suggests that&nbsp;China's&nbsp;economy&nbsp;slowed, especially in household consumption," Tommy Wu, lead&nbsp;China&nbsp;economist at Oxford Economics, said in a note.

Worse to come

China's government is trying to balance "minimising disruption against controlling the latest wave of Covid infections", Wu said, but he warned of a drag on economic activity into May or beyond.

Last week, carmakers including XPeng and Volkswagen warned of severe disruptions to supply chains and possibly even a halt on production completely if the lockdown on Shanghai's 25 million inhabitants persisted.

Already, goods are piling up at the world's busiest container port in Shanghai, prompting shipping giant Maersk to say it will stop taking new bookings for refrigerated containers into the city.

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"Further impacts&nbsp;from lockdowns are imminent," said Iris Pang, chief economist for Greater&nbsp;China&nbsp;at ING.

As Shanghai struggles to rein in an outbreak that has seen tens of thousands of daily cases, Pang said other cities may attempt to replicate Shenzhen's success in reopening swiftly by resorting to strict measures with just a few Covid patients.

The southern tech powerhouse went into full lockdown for almost a week in March, but has since eased restrictions.

Julian Evans-Pritchard of Capital Economics cautioned that "the worst is still to come".

Fu of the NBS warned of high commodity prices on Monday with the Russia-Ukraine conflict leading to a decline in the availability of commodities such as corn and wheat.

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Although&nbsp;China's central bank has announced a reserve ratio cut, lowering the amount of cash banks must hold in a push to support small businesses, experts say officials were taking a restrained approach to stimulus.

But economists expect officials will eventually publish a growth figure consistent with official targets, as part of doubts that the numbers may be massaged for political reasons.

China's economic growth accelerated in the first quarter of the year to 4.8 per cent, official data showed Monday, but the government warned of "significant challenges" ahead while massive Covid-19 lockdowns started to bite.

China's economic growth accelerated in the first quarter of the year to 4.8 per cent, official data showed Monday, but the government warned of "significant challenges" ahead while massive Covid-19 lockdowns started to bite. The world's second-biggest economy had lost steam in the latter half of last year with a property slump and regulatory crackdowns, pulling down growth. But it exceeded expectations in the first three months of 2022, growing 4.8 per cent on-year, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said, with Lunar New Year spending and factory production cajoling growth. Also read | China: First COVID-19 deaths reported in Shanghai since start of lockdown The weeks ahead, however, appear treacherous for the economy with Beijing's unrelenting zero-Covid approach to outbreaks clogging supply chains and locking down tens of millions of people -- including in the economic dynamos of Shanghai and Shenzhen as well as the northeastern grain basket of Jilin. Virus restrictions in March have already gouged at retail sales, as consumers shied away from shopping, and drove up unemployment. "With the domestic and international environment becoming increasingly complicated and uncertain, economic development is facing significant difficulties and challenges," NBS spokesman Fu Linghui said on Monday. The pandemic rebound -- as well as the sanctions binding Russia's economy -- ups the ante on officials to deliver Beijing's full-year growth target of around 5.5 per cent. The target comes in a pivotal political year for President Xi Jinping who is eyeing another term in power at the Party Congress to be held this autumn. Watch | China's zero-covid policy impacts economy, analysts predict lowest GDP in decades The current virus outbreak is the worst since the peak of the first wave which emerged in Wuhan in late 2019, and the economy is beginning to weaken. Industrial production growth eased to 5.0 per cent in March, NBS data showed, down from the January-February period. Meanwhile, retail sales sank 3.5 per cent and the urban unemployment rate ticked up to a 22-month high of 5.8 per cent last month. "March activity data suggests that China's economy slowed, especially in household consumption," Tommy Wu, lead China economist at Oxford Economics, said in a note. Worse to come China's government is trying to balance "minimising disruption against controlling the latest wave of Covid infections", Wu said, but he warned of a drag on economic activity into May or beyond. Last week, carmakers including XPeng and Volkswagen warned of severe disruptions to supply chains and possibly even a halt on production completely if the lockdown on Shanghai's 25 million inhabitants persisted. Already, goods are piling up at the world's busiest container port in Shanghai, prompting shipping giant Maersk to say it will stop taking new bookings for refrigerated containers into the city. Also read | Japan scrambled jets over 1,000 times amid Chinese, Russian air activity "Further impacts from lockdowns are imminent," said Iris Pang, chief economist for Greater China at ING. As Shanghai struggles to rein in an outbreak that has seen tens of thousands of daily cases, Pang said other cities may attempt to replicate Shenzhen's success in reopening swiftly by resorting to strict measures with just a few Covid patients. The southern tech powerhouse went into full lockdown for almost a week in March, but has since eased restrictions. Julian Evans-Pritchard of Capital Economics cautioned that "the worst is still to come". Fu of the NBS warned of high commodity prices on Monday with the Russia-Ukraine conflict leading to a decline in the availability of commodities such as corn and wheat. Also read | China begins sending its most advanced fighter plane to patrol disputed seas Although China's central bank has announced a reserve ratio cut, lowering the amount of cash banks must hold in a push to support small businesses, experts say officials were taking a restrained approach to stimulus. But economists expect officials will eventually publish a growth figure consistent with official targets, as part of doubts that the numbers may be massaged for political reasons.

China economy accelerates in Q1 but virus stalks outlook

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Countries around the world are working to diversify their supply chains and reduce dependence on China. 'It is probably good for everyone,' says World Bank president David Malpass.

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The Indian software giant Infosys has finally joined the corporate boycott of Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. Speaking to media at its headquarters in India's Bengaluru Infosys said it would move its business out of the country and pursue alternate options.

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Argentina's monthly inflation rate has soared to 6.7% in March as spiraling food and fuel prices have dented the value of salaries and savings. The annual inflation rate has hit 55.1% in a month.

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Consumer Price Inflation has risen to 6.9 in the month of March, it has made it the third consecutive month. The data has been breached by RBI upper margin of six percent there the government has mandated central bank to maintain retail inflation at four percent with a margin of two percent on either side for five-year period.

India inflation soars to 17-month high

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A measure of Australian consumer sentiment slipped for a fifth straight month in April as rising inflation and the risk of higher interest rates weighed on family finances and spending intentions.

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Another neighbor of India could be struggling- Nepal. A recent decision by Kathmandu has captured the attention of the world, Nepal has banned imports of luxury items.

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A rise in airfare in spring and summer will hurt the vacationers. As per the latest data, in March 2022, the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers (CPI-U) was up by 1.2 per cent on a seasonally adjusted basis as compared to an 0.8 per cent rise in February.&nbsp;

The CPI-U shows that the all items index has risen by 8.5 per cent during the past 12 months which is up from 7.9 per cent recorded in the 12 months through February 2022.&nbsp;

If we talk particularly about the aviation industry, airline fares jumped by 10.7% in March. The report shows that several other transportation-related indexes recorded large increases over the past year. The media reports have suggested that the prices are expected to rise.&nbsp;

Price hikes for gasoline, shelter and food were the key drivers of overall inflation as it posted its biggest 12-month increase since December 1981 in March 2022, as measured by the CPI-U.

Currently, the ongoing Russia and Ukraine war has caused a rise in fuel prices and huge travel demands are also driving up the cost.&nbsp;

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The aviation industry has been gone through a very rough phase. The impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been immense on the airline industry, with aircraft being grounded globally during the lockdown.&nbsp;

When the virus cases started to dip, the aviation industry started the services Covid guidelines and measures. In the past two years, the industry suffered heavy losses with some laying off employees or declaring bankruptcy.&nbsp;

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A rise in airfare in spring and summer will hurt the vacationers. As per the latest data, in March 2022, the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers (CPI-U) was up by 1.

A rise in airfare in spring and summer will hurt the vacationers. As per the latest data, in March 2022, the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers (CPI-U) was up by 1.2 per cent on a seasonally adjusted basis as compared to an 0.8 per cent rise in February. The CPI-U shows that the all items index has risen by 8.5 per cent during the past 12 months which is up from 7.9 per cent recorded in the 12 months through February 2022. If we talk particularly about the aviation industry, airline fares jumped by 10.7% in March. The report shows that several other transportation-related indexes recorded large increases over the past year. The media reports have suggested that the prices are expected to rise. Price hikes for gasoline, shelter and food were the key drivers of overall inflation as it posted its biggest 12-month increase since December 1981 in March 2022, as measured by the CPI-U. Currently, the ongoing Russia and Ukraine war has caused a rise in fuel prices and huge travel demands are also driving up the cost. ALSO READ | India's inflation surges in March; lemon prices skyrocket The aviation industry has been gone through a very rough phase. The impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been immense on the airline industry, with aircraft being grounded globally during the lockdown. When the virus cases started to dip, the aviation industry started the services Covid guidelines and measures. In the past two years, the industry suffered heavy losses with some laying off employees or declaring bankruptcy. ALSO READ | Electricity crisis: Many states facing coal shortage, says Maharashtra minister WATCH | US small business sentiment falls as inflation worries mount ×

Rise in prices globally, airline fares jumped by 10.7% in March: Report

India's inflation surged to a 17-month high of 6.95 per cent in March for the third consecutive month.

The country had recorded the previous highest inflation rate at &nbsp;7.61 per cent in October 2020. Food inflation shot up to 7.68 per cent and retail inflation was at 5.52 per cent.

Inflationary pressure was witnessed in oil&nbsp;and fat&nbsp;amid the Ukraine war with Ukraine being a major exporter of sunflower oil.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/indias-wpi-inflation-rose-in-august-over-costlier-manufactured-goods-412956">Also Read:&nbsp;India's WPI inflation rose over costlier manufactured goods</a>

Vegetable prices surged last month with inflation at 11.64 per cent as meat and fish prices rose 9.63 pre cent compared to February.

Reports claim&nbsp;lemon&nbsp;prices have also skyrocketed. In India's capital&nbsp;the price of lemon is reportedly between&nbsp;Rs 300 to Rs 350 per kg with the wholesale price in Gujarat at around Rs 300 per kg.&nbsp;

Prices of lemon have also surged in Hyderabad as reports suggest soaring heat in lemon producing areas in Gujarat, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh has damaged the summer crop. &nbsp;

India has also been witnessing a surge in fuel prices which has reportedly pushed up the transportation cost of vegetables.

(With inputs from Agencies)

India's inflation surged to a 17-month high of 6.95 per cent in March for the third consecutive month. The country had recorded the previous highest inflation rate at 7.

India's inflation surged to a 17-month high of 6.95 per cent in March for the third consecutive month. The country had recorded the previous highest inflation rate at 7.61 per cent in October 2020. Food inflation shot up to 7.68 per cent and retail inflation was at 5.52 per cent. Inflationary pressure was witnessed in oil and fat amid the Ukraine war with Ukraine being a major exporter of sunflower oil. Also Read: India's WPI inflation rose over costlier manufactured goods Vegetable prices surged last month with inflation at 11.64 per cent as meat and fish prices rose 9.63 pre cent compared to February. Reports claim lemon prices have also skyrocketed. In India's capital the price of lemon is reportedly between Rs 300 to Rs 350 per kg with the wholesale price in Gujarat at around Rs 300 per kg. Prices of lemon have also surged in Hyderabad as reports suggest soaring heat in lemon producing areas in Gujarat, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh has damaged the summer crop. India has also been witnessing a surge in fuel prices which has reportedly pushed up the transportation cost of vegetables. (With inputs from Agencies)

India's inflation surges in March; lemon prices skyrocket

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After Pakistan and Sri Lanka, the Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal is also facing financial problems. The country is facing a forex exchange crisis, it has already suspended Central Bank Governor as the bank had earlier announced a ban on import of vehicles and other luxury items.

Nepal bans import of luxury items, suspends Central Bank governor