El Niño worsens plight of Asia’s rice belt after war price shockLower harvests risk driving up global food prices and inflation. This situation threatens food security for millions across developing Asia.
25 Jul, 2026, 11.34 AM IST
- Cutting off Red Sea oil route may be one crisis too many
The Red Sea conflict has disrupted oil flows, impacting global energy markets. This escalation is now forcing oil tankers to reroute, incre...
24 Jul, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
India's steel ambitions face a coal reality checkIndia faces challenges securing metallurgical coal for its expanding steel sector. Australia's declining exports create a significant suppl...
21 Jul, 2026, 11.21 PM IST
$120 crude oil scare is back & India has plenty at stakeGoldman Sachs has warned Brent crude could rise above $120 a barrel if disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz persist. For India, which import...
21 Jul, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
Pakistan to revise oil prices daily amid renewed West Asia tensionsPakistan fuel price: Pakistan will now adjust petroleum prices daily to manage oil price fluctuations. The government aims for greater tran...
18 Jul, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
Logistics firms set for strong Q1 revenue growth despite margin pressureLogistics sector revenue is poised for healthy growth in the June quarter. This expansion is driven by e-commerce demand and increased supp...
17 Jul, 2026, 06.20 AM IST
Asian refiners may be the surprise winners of fresh fuels crunchAsian refiners are well positioned to ship petroleum products globally. Renewed Middle East conflict and Russian diesel export bans are tig...
16 Jul, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
India raises windfall tax on diesel, jet fuel exports; cuts levy on petrol exportsIndia's government has adjusted windfall taxes on fuel exports, effective July sixteenth. The export duty on petrol has been reduced to two...
16 Jul, 2026, 02.19 AM IST
RBI pushes banks, NBFCs to own data risks across third partiesThe RBI has sought comments from the public by August 17 on its draft proposals titled 'Guidance on Regulatory Expectations for Data Govern...
16 Jul, 2026, 01.05 AM IST
Softer inflation trips rate hike forecasts, RBI hold more likelyStandard Chartered Bank had already withdrawn its August rate hike forecast following the last policy review. ET’s interactions with bank e...
16 Jul, 2026, 12.59 AM IST
Whisky, cars and more: What gets cheaper as India-UK FTA kicks inIndia UK Free Trade Agreement: The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement is now in effect. Nearly all Indian exports will gai...
15 Jul, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
India-UK FTA: Rolls-Royce, Range Rover cars to get cheaper by crores in IndiaImported British luxury car prices will significantly decrease starting July fifteenth. Customs duty on eligible vehicles will fall from 11...
15 Jul, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
Rupee ends flat as merchant bids, oil blunt comfort from modest inflowsINDIA-MARKETS-Rupee ends flat as merchant bids, oil blunt comfort from modest inflows
15 Jul, 2026, 03.59 PM IST
India refiners reap fuel export windfall as war drives shortagesIndia's oil-product shipments are projected to reach their highest level since September. Refiners are capitalizing on strong profit margin...
14 Jul, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
India-UK FTA from July 15: What changes for autos, whisky, exports and consumersThe India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement takes effect on July 15, 2026. This pact grants nearly 99% duty-free access for Ind...
14 Jul, 2026, 01.39 PM IST
India's Russian crude imports hit record in Jun even as Moscow's oil revenues slipIndia's Russian crude oil imports reached a record high in June. This surge made India the second-largest buyer of Russian hydrocarbons glo...
12 Jul, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
In reverse flow, India now supplies petrol to energy powerhouse RussiaIndia's petrol is navigating its way to Russia via international traders rather than through direct sales channels. The damage to Russia's ...
11 Jul, 2026, 02.55 PM IST