Basmati prices may fall 5–10% as Strait of Hormuz closure hits exports"After the interim (US-Iran) peace deal was announced, exporters started buying basmati rice in good quantities for shipment to the Middle ...
22 Jun, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
A stock trader’s guide to navigating rare ‘Super El Niño’As fears over the Iran conflict ease, investors are turning their attention to climate risk, with a potential “Super El Niño” emerging as a...
21 Jun, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
Hormuz may reopen, but fertiliser relief is still months away for IndiaFertiliser supplies and prices will take months to return to normal. Natural gas and petroleum derivative supplies need to resume. Ammonia ...
16 Jun, 2026, 01.17 AM IST
US-Iran peace deal brings relief, but India turns to a risk at homeIndia just got a near-term macroeconomic breather from a US-Iran peace deal. However, early monsoon weakness and potential El Niño conditio...
15 Jun, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
US-Iran peace deal may help boost India's exports, stabilise rupeeA peace deal between the US and Iran is set to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. This agreement is anticipated to significantly boost India's ex...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
India Inc hikes prices, shrinks packs as Iran war squeezes marginsIndian businesses face mounting pressure from soaring oil, freight, and insurance costs. Companies are increasing prices and reducing produ...
08 Jun, 2026, 07.39 AM IST
Zinc prices at multi-year highs: What’s driving the rally and what lies ahead?Zinc prices have climbed to multi-year highs as tight global inventories, rising production costs, and supply disruptions fuel a strong ral...
06 Jun, 2026, 12.56 PM IST
US military says it shot down Iranian drones launched toward Strait of HormuzThe US military shot down four Iranian drones near the Strait of Hormuz and struck coastal radar sites in response, escalating tensions. Th...
06 Jun, 2026, 06.12 AM IST
A ₹3 lakh crore rain check? India’s monsoon now comes with a Hormuz fine printIndia’s fertiliser supply chain is under strain as the West Asia conflict disrupts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route ...
02 Jun, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
India may rethink Scotch whisky tariff cuts if UK does not ease steel import curbsIn a strategic move, India may reconsider its tariff reductions on British products, especially Scotch whisky, pending the UK's solutions t...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.45 PM IST
'Hellfire' over Iran? US aircraft disables merchant vessel trying to reach Iranian portUS forces disabled a merchant vessel attempting to reach an Iranian port after it ignored over 20 warnings, highlighting a strict maritime ...
31 May, 2026, 06.14 AM IST
India issues tender for 1.7 mn tonnes of urea ahead of sowing seasonIndia is securing vital fertilizer supplies. A new tender seeks 1.7 million tonnes of urea. This comes before the crucial planting season. ...
28 May, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
India races to secure fertilisers as crucial sowing season approaches amid war disruptionsIndia is seeking to boost its fertiliser reserves for the upcoming kharif sowing season by floating tenders for 1.7 million tonnes of urea ...
27 May, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
India rice exports decline as Iran war curbs basmati shipments to GulfIndia's rice exports saw a slight dip in the first four months of 2026. Shipments of premium basmati rice to Gulf markets faced disruptions...
27 May, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
Petrol, diesel prices hiked by Rs 7.5 per litre since Iran war: Here’s how it will impact your daily lifeFuel prices are rising again, making travel and goods more expensive. This impacts transporters, supply chains, and household budgets. Oil ...
26 May, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
Exports in high growth trajectory during May: Piyush GoyalIndia's exports are growing strongly in May, continuing April's pace. Foreign direct investment has reached an all-time high. The nation is...
23 May, 2026, 08.32 PM IST
Top fertiliser companies float tender to buy 600k t SulphurTop Indian fertiliser firms have united to buy a large quantity of sulphur. This critical raw material is needed for phosphatic fertilisers...
20 May, 2026, 01.03 AM IST