As military tensions escalate across West Asia, economists and market strategists are warning that the real shock may be economic rather than military. A sustained disruption to oil flows through …
R. Suryamurthy
R. Suryamurthy
R. Suryamurthy is a Contributing Editor at South Asian Herald. He has worked for The Telegraph, The Tribune, and Press Trust of India.
-
Over 1,100 Indian Sailors Trapped as War Chokes the World’s Oil Lifeline
by R. Suryamurthy 6 minutes readSomewhere in the grey waters of the Persian Gulf, a young Indian engineer begins another watch on the deck of a crude oil tanker. The sea is calm. The engines …
-
The first explosion sounded, they say, like a door slamming somewhere in the sky. Then came the sirens. In the early hours after coordinated strikes by the United States and …
-
Nepal Votes After Revolt: Can the Ballot Deliver What the Streets Demanded?
by R. Suryamurthy 6 minutes readNepal goes to the polls on March 5 under conditions that would test even a settled democracy: a snap election forced by bloodshed, a youth-heavy electorate impatient for change, and …
-
Uranium Deal, LNG Push Anchor India–Canada Economic Reset
by R. Suryamurthy 4 minutes readWhen Mark Carney landed in India on February 27, 2026, the visit was less about warmth and more about necessity. It marked the first trip by a Canadian Prime Minister …
-
Iran War Raises Energy, Trade and Inflation Risks for India and South Asia
by R. Suryamurthy 8 minutes readA fast-escalating war in West Asia—now involving direct military confrontation between the United States, Israel and Iran—has emerged as the most serious geopolitical shock to the global economy since the …
-
Caught in the Crossfire: South Asians Inside a Rapidly Expanding War
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readWars are often described in maps and missile counts. But this one is being lived through WhatsApp voice notes, flickering airport screens, and whispered prayers in student hostels. When U.S. …
-
India’s Growth Outpaces Peers, Even as Imbalances Persist
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readIndia’s economy expanded by 7.6% in fiscal year 2026, according to the Second Advance Estimates released under a newly rebased national accounts series. In a global environment where the US, …
-
The official visit of Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney, to India from February 27- March 2, 2026, is being widely interpreted as a diplomatic reset. Yet trade analysts argue …
-
From Tehran to Dalal Street: How Rising Middle East Tensions Could Hit India’s Growth
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readAmid a sharp escalation in hostilities between the United States and Iran, India has issued a fresh advisory urging its nationals in Iran—including students, pilgrims, businesspersons and tourists—to leave the …