India's steel capacity utilisation to stay above 90% on strong demand: KotakIndia's steel sector is booming, with demand showing impressive growth and factories running at high capacity. While steel prices have dipp...
17 Jun, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
World's top miners BHP, Rio Tinto see India emerging as steel's next growth frontier beyond ChinaGlobal mining giants BHP and Rio Tinto are focusing on India for future steel demand. India's rapid urbanisation and infrastructure project...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.46 AM IST
After Iran, China has a powerful new oil price weaponChina has emerged as the world's first oil "swing importer," significantly reducing its imports by a third to an eight-year low. This move,...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.19 AM IST
Is the Iran war just an energy shock - or a turning point?A potential U.S.-Iran peace deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could signal a watershed moment for global energy markets, moving beyond a ...
16 Jun, 2026, 06.41 AM IST
India's Russian oil imports rise in May as refiners boost purchasesIndia continued its strong demand for Russian fossil fuels in May. The nation emerged as the second-largest buyer globally, importing hydro...
14 Jun, 2026, 07.30 AM IST
Ten reasons oil is still below $100 a barrelGlobal oil prices remain surprisingly low despite the ongoing war in Iran. China's drastic cut in oil imports is a major factor. Demand des...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
China's imports of major commodities show price remains key driverChina's May commodity trade reveals price is key to its resource imports. Crude oil imports hit an eight-year low due to high prices. Coppe...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.22 AM IST
Why oil’s not at $200 after the biggest supply shock in historyGlobal oil prices are defying expectations, staying below $100 a barrel even after the Strait of Hormuz was effectively blocked. Record US ...
06 Jun, 2026, 08.22 PM IST
US plans additional 12.5% tariff; India says talks on Section 301 probes ongoingThe US Trade Representative has proposed an additional 12.5% duty on 54 countries, including India, over alleged failure to restrict import...
04 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Asia's industrial supercycle is outpacing the West Asia oil shock: Chetan Ahya, Morgan StanleyA China-driven supply realignment, cutting gas imports by 45% and oil by 30%, has effectively added 7.5 million barrels daily to global mar...
03 Jun, 2026, 04.08 PM IST
Global Markets: Australian shares end flat as banking losses overshadow miners' gainsAustralian shares closed nearly flat as bank losses offset resource gains, with U.S.-Iran tensions and sticky inflation weighing on sentime...
01 Jun, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
An LNG glut is on its wayThe closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the shutdown of Qatar’s LNG exports have pushed gas prices higher, but the disruption could ultimat...
01 Jun, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
World faces biggest-ever energy security crisis as Iran war disrupts fuel flows, warns IEAThe world faces an unprecedented energy security crisis, forcing nations to seek new supply routes and boost domestic production. The Inter...
28 May, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
Deep under China's coal basins, PetroChina is unlocking gas from rocksChina is unlocking a new energy frontier with coal rock gas extracted from deep within its coal basins. This ambitious multi-billion-dollar...
21 May, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
India’s next big energy bet may come straight from China’s coal handbookThe Strait of Hormuz closure is impacting Asia's chemical industry, pushing India to emulate China's coal-to-chemicals model for energy and...
21 May, 2026, 09.31 AM IST
Governments worldwide shield households from rising energy costsNations globally are taking action to protect citizens from rising energy prices. Countries are introducing subsidies, tax cuts and fuel co...
20 May, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
India-UAE energy push offers relief, but global risks still loom: Arnab DasIndia's energy security is under scrutiny amid West Asian geopolitical tensions. Recent UAE engagements offer partial relief for external f...
18 May, 2026, 11.55 AM IST