NEW DELHI, March 14 -- From a spike in crude oil prices amid the conflict in West Asia to the tightening economic race between India and Vietnam, logistics activity reflected in e-way bill generation, rising startup shutdowns in niche sectors, and India's continued dependence on imported arms-here's this week's news in numbers.

The West Asia conflict jolted global markets, pushing crude oil prices briefly above $100 a barrel amid fears of shipping disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz, which carries about 20% of global oil supply. Global stocks also slid as investors worried the crisis could trigger one of the biggest oil shocks since 1990, an analysis by howindialives.com showed.

In the 12 days of the conflict so far, oil prices sur...