India’s trade strategy: Moving beyond FTAsCurrently, India’s FTA utilisation rate hovers around 25% compared to 70-80% in developed economies.
19 Jun, 2026, 10.04 AM IST
Iran war shock: Govt asks ONGC to build ₹15,000 crore strategic oil reserve at MangaluruIndia plans to boost its oil security. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, ONGC, will build a new strategic petroleum reserve facility in Mang...
19 Jun, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
Gold rush missed: Can India dig its way out of import dependence?India's significant gold imports, exceeding 800 tonnes in 2024 while producing only 2 tonnes, highlight a missed opportunity. Learning from...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.49 PM 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 among Marriott's fastest-growing markets; footprint to double in 5 yearsMarriott International sees India as a key growth market. The company plans to double its hotel presence in India within five years. This e...
12 Jun, 2026, 05.06 AM IST
US working to release energy reserves, boost sales of gas to ASEANThe United States is taking significant steps to elevate its role in the energy landscape of ASEAN nations by releasing energy reserves and...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
The AI trade trap: Why successful tech stocks are triggering a trillion-dollar market meltdown in Korea, TaiwanA sharp tech selloff exposed concentration risks in Asian markets, where chip giants such as TSMC, Samsung and SK Hynix dominate benchmarks...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
Lawyers welcome SC’s AI rules against ‘algorithmic justice’The Supreme Court has released a draft framework for AI in courts, aiming to balance innovation with judicial safeguards. The proposed regu...
08 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Satellite images show suspected structure at disputed South China Sea atoll, but later goneSatellite images revealed a structure at Scarborough Shoal's entrance last week. Later images suggest it has disappeared. The Philippines i...
04 Jun, 2026, 03.54 PM IST
Megacity heatwaves are now a fatal nightmareCities are becoming dangerous places at night due to rising temperatures. Lack of cool nights strains the body, increasing risks of serious...
03 Jun, 2026, 08.44 AM IST
Oil rally may fuel stagflation concerns, though AI remains market's key driver: Arnab DasRenewed Middle East tensions are driving oil prices higher, fueling inflation and economic growth concerns. Despite market optimism, signif...
02 Jun, 2026, 10.32 AM IST
Carney calls for new partnership with US as Trump mulls whether to renew free trade agreementCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is urging a new partnership with the United States. He wants to reimagine cooperation in key sectors fa...
28 May, 2026, 10.54 PM IST
Pakistan plans oil reserves, storage push as Hormuz constraints expose vulnerabilitiesPakistan is proposing a bonded storage plan to boost its energy security by allowing international suppliers to hold petroleum stocks. The ...
26 May, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
India and the new economics of constraintIndia is attempting to rise in a world shaped increasingly by AI, fractured supply chains, geopolitical rivalry, slowing globalisation, and...
26 May, 2026, 10.20 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