Every country backing Iran should brace for US sanctions, warns BessentUnited States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a new sanctions campaign targeting Iran. He warned all countries have a defined ti...
25 Aug, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
US to broaden secondary sanctions to isolate Iran on 'economic D-Day'The United States is set to launch a significant financial offensive against Iran. This move aims to pressure countries to sever economic t...
25 Aug, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
Trump's 'Operation Economic Outcast' against Iran also includes four India-based companies over alleged linksThe United States has sanctioned four India-based companies over their alleged involvement in Iran-related petroleum and petrochemical trad...
25 Aug, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
Six months on, Hormuz remains disrupted as ships stay awaySix months after conflict began, Strait of Hormuz shipping remains significantly reduced. Commercial traffic operates at a fraction of pre-...
25 Aug, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
ET WLF 2026: Boris Johnson says India, US, UK must work together to find a way out of West Asia crisisBoris Johnson lauded India's strong leadership and predicted an incredible future for the nation. He expressed deep dissatisfaction over th...
25 Aug, 2026, 08.17 AM IST
Sensex logs worst two-year return trend since 2012Indian stock markets have disappointed investors with negative returns over two years. The Sensex has shown its worst two-year performance ...
25 Aug, 2026, 08.03 AM IST
D-Street braces for weak opening on negative GIFT Nifty cuesDomestic equities closed mixed on Monday as the Nifty saw a slight decline. Global cues and geopolitical tensions are expected to keep Indi...
25 Aug, 2026, 07.08 AM IST
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on TuesdayIndian equities ended lower after erasing early gains, with Sensex falling 172 points and Nifty 33 points. Rising bond yields, Iran sanctio...
24 Aug, 2026, 09.21 PM IST
$20 million: The cost of shipping oil through Strait of Hormuz, TotalEnergies CEO saysShipping oil cargoes via the Strait of Hormuz costs approximately twenty million dollars. This significant freight expense creates wide mar...
24 Aug, 2026, 09.11 PM IST
India's exports to Iran set to fall further due to Dubai halt, US sanctionsNew U.S. sanctions and UAE trade suspension may disrupt Indian exports to Iran. Rice, tea, and pharmaceutical shipments routed through Duba...
24 Aug, 2026, 06.26 PM IST
India 10-year bond yield clings to 6.85%; traders eye oil moves amid sanctions threatIndian government bonds remained steady as traders awaited oil price movements. US sanctions on Iran could impact global crude prices signi...
24 Aug, 2026, 02.45 PM IST
UKMTO says tanker struck by unknown projectile off Saudi Arabia's YanbuA tanker sustained damage from an unknown projectile near Saudi Arabia's Yanbu port. The vessel experienced a fire on its main deck, but al...
24 Aug, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
Trump’s economic isolation plan risks Iran strikes across GulfTrump is betting that tighter sanctions, a naval blockade and broader economic pressure can push Iran into accepting a US-backed deal after...
22 Aug, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
Trump warns of 'economic D-Day' against Iran, but Tehran is well acquainted with sanctionsThe Trump administration is intensifying economic pressure on Iran amid a protracted war. This strategy aims to force Tehran's capitulation...
21 Aug, 2026, 09.56 AM IST
Rules eased to help exporters receive payments in rupeesIndia has eased rules for rupee-based export payments, allowing exporters to invoice and receive payments in Indian currency or foreign cur...
20 Aug, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
India amends Foreign Trade Policy for easier rupee invoicing and payments for exportersThe government has amended its Foreign Trade Policy to ease rupee invoicing for exporters. Eligible rupee receipts now qualify for export b...
20 Aug, 2026, 09.10 PM IST
Oil Price Today (August 20): Crude oil above $92/barrel as Trump vows ‘tremendous’ economic warfare on IranAs tensions rise in the US-Iran conflict, oil prices remain steadfast above ninety-two dollars per barrel. Concerns loom over the security ...
20 Aug, 2026, 08.48 PM IST