Oil slide deepens as Saudi exports reach 90% of pre-war levelBrent futures slipped to near $70 a barrel in London, hitting their lowest since the week before the Iran war began on Feb 28. Saudi Arabia...
02 Jul, 2026, 11.40 PM IST
Iran's unsold oil piles up at sea as buyers stay waryIran is struggling to sell its growing oil stockpile at sea as a US deadline looms, potentially costing Tehran vital revenue and weakening ...
02 Jul, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
Growth engine revving as GST, auto sales rise despite global roadblocksIndia's economy shows robust growth in Q1 FY27, with GST collections soaring 13.9% to Rs 1.95 lakh crore in June. Car sales surged 24%, and...
02 Jul, 2026, 08.37 AM IST
India's economic plot twist comes with one villain stepping aside, another waitingIndia's economic outlook has improved as falling crude oil prices ease inflation, strengthen the balance of payments and prompt economists ...
01 Jul, 2026, 02.37 PM IST
India's June crude imports hit record high as Russian supplies surge despite West Asia tensionsIndia's crude oil imports hit a record 4.93 million barrels per day in June, bolstered by substantial purchases from Russia, which solidifi...
01 Jul, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
Jet fuel price cut by Rs 5/litre as global oil prices easeA significant drop in jet fuel prices, by nearly Rs 5 per litre, brings welcome relief to Indian airlines. This reduction, driven by fallin...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.04 AM IST
Economy resilient but risks from monsoon, geopolitical uncertainties remain: FinMin reportIndia's economy shows resilience despite a slight slowdown in some key indicators. While global commodity prices ease, risks loom from an u...
30 Jun, 2026, 08.43 PM IST
US-Iran thaw to provide tailwinds for growth: RBIIndia's economic growth could get a boost from the Iran-US peace deal, according to the Reserve Bank's latest report. While the economy sho...
30 Jun, 2026, 06.26 PM IST
Asia's crude oil imports tick up in June but uncertainty reignsAsia's crude oil imports saw a slight June uptick but remain near decade lows, impacted by the Iran conflict disrupting Middle East shipmen...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.11 AM IST
Why are oil prices rising today, and will Brent crude futures and US WTI prices continue to go up? Oil prices gain after renewed US-Iran strikes and Strait of Hormuz disruptionWhy are oil prices rising today, and will Brent crude futures and US WTI prices continue to go up? Oil prices increased after renewed attac...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.04 AM IST
Hormuz traffic eases; Iran revives crude supply pitch to IndiaMaritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is normalizing, with most India-bound energy shipments successfully navigating the chokepoint...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
Easing of West Asia conflict reduces downside risk to 6.6% growth forecast: Ram Singh, Director, Delhi School of EconomicsAny moderation in El Nino effects and resolution of geopolitical uncertainty will further reduce the downside risks to growth. Operationali...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
World MSME Day: Chemical industry seeks policy support to boost competitiveness amid global trade disruptionsIndian chemical industry leaders are urging a policy overhaul to boost competitiveness ahead of World MSME Day 2026. They highlight the nee...
27 Jun, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
Hormuz oil shock echoes 1973 embargo lessonsThe recent Strait of Hormuz closure, though brief, signals a potential turning point for global energy. Echoing the 1973 oil embargo, this ...
26 Jun, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
Strong balance sheets help India Inc absorb West Asia fallout: CrisilA stress test by Crisil Ratings covering 34 sectors that account for 65% of its rated corporate debt suggests that India Inc remains broadl...
25 Jun, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
China's EV exports in May rise 50% on-year to reach record highChina’s exports of electric vehicles hit a record $9.2 billion in May, rising nearly 50% year-on-year, as global demand for cleaner transpo...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.28 AM IST
India needs to diversify its sources of energy needs, says NITI vice-chairmanNITI Aayog Vice Chairman Ashok Kumar Lahiri highlighted that the West Asia conflict, though a temporary supply chain issue, underscores Ind...
23 Jun, 2026, 04.11 PM IST