US shoots down Iranian missile as Saudi joins strikes against Iran-backed militiasUS Iran war news: United States forces intercepted an Iranian ballistic missile attack targeting American troops. US and Saudi Arabia force...
29 Jul, 2026, 08.34 AM IST
Infra projects see cost overrun of Rs 4.92 lakh cr: MoSPIA significant number of infrastructure projects, each exceeding Rs 150 crore, have encountered notable cost escalations. Out of 1,847 proje...
28 Jul, 2026, 09.00 PM IST
From fashion to fast delivery: Nandita Sinha’s new challenge is InstamartNandita Sinha will lead Swiggy's quick commerce vertical Instamart. She previously served as CEO of Myntra, turning the company profitable ...
28 Jul, 2026, 07.03 PM IST
Infrastructure projects see cost overrun of Rs 4.92 lakh cr: MoSPIInfrastructure projects worth over Rs 150 crore each registered substantial cost overruns. A total of 1,847 projects monitored showed revis...
28 Jul, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
War? What war? Aluminium's Gulf disruption premium vanishesDespite the Iran conflict disrupting more than 2 million metric tons of aluminium supply, prices have retreated to pre-war levels as market...
28 Jul, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
Odisha tightens iron ore grade checks after alleged royalty underreporting: ReportOdisha, India's largest iron ore-producing state, has stepped up quality-control inspections after authorities found instances of miners al...
28 Jul, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
Ethanol should be a cheaper fuel. So why isn't E20 priced lower than pure petrol? Here's what the government saysIndia's ethanol production capacity now supports future growth and higher blending targets. Ethanol blending is not necessarily cheaper tha...
27 Jul, 2026, 08.27 PM IST
Saudi oil can still get out — but it won’t be cheap or easySaudi Arabia faces a challenge rerouting oil exports due to Houthi attacks. An existing pipeline bypasses the Strait of Hormuz, but a new d...
27 Jul, 2026, 01.05 PM IST
Ships continue Red Sea transit despite attacks and Houthi blockade: ReportDozens of vessels navigate the Bab el-Mandeb Strait despite Houthi rebel threats. Growing uncertainty forces ships to alter courses and exe...
25 Jul, 2026, 10.12 PM IST
Hormuz, Red Sea spark a 1,000% war-risk premium shockWar-risk insurance premiums have surged by as much as 1,000% as tensions across the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea disrupt shipping. Fres...
24 Jul, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
Oil crosses $100: A 'perfect hurricane' can trigger bigger shock soonBrent crude has surged past $100 as escalating Middle East tensions threaten two critical oil chokepoints — the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el...
23 Jul, 2026, 09.32 PM IST
The ports that move global trade are going electricPorts worldwide are quietly embracing electrification for their operations. Many large gantry cranes are now grid-powered, and smaller ones...
23 Jul, 2026, 10.48 AM IST
Recurring West Asia tensions force MSME exporters to prioritise resilience over cost savingsIndustry officials say recurring geopolitical disruptions, rising freight costs, and shipping uncertainty are making supply chain resilienc...
22 Jul, 2026, 02.08 PM IST
Trade all at sea: Freight rattled by delays, ship shortages and port congestion as West Asia conflict flares up againRenewed conflict in West Asia is significantly disrupting India's exports, with exporters facing container shortages and limited vessel ava...
22 Jul, 2026, 06.51 AM IST
After Hormuz, Gate of Tears may make the world cry. What about India?The Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a key shipping route connecting Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, faces growing risks of disruption after Yemen’s Houthi ...
22 Jul, 2026, 06.11 AM IST
India-UK trade deal: More British brands are coming to India, but here's why your shopping bill may not fall anytime soonIndia-UK CETA is expected to bring more British brands to India, though immediate price cuts remain unlikely due to a weaker rupee and high...
20 Jul, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
Vizhinjam port to begin full EXIM operations from August 18Vizhinjam International Seaport will begin full export-import (EXIM) operations on August 18, transforming from a transshipment hub into a ...
18 Jul, 2026, 02.23 PM IST