Durable US-Iran peace deal to provide predictable environment for trade: CRFA US-Iran peace deal promises greater regional stability. This will benefit Indian exporters with reduced costs for shipping, insurance, an...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
Hormuz halt forces Middle East trade into huge rewiringA year after a US-Israel and Iran conflict, Siemens Energy explored alternative routes to Dammam, Saudi Arabia, due to potential Strait of ...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.09 AM IST
Basmati rice, tea exports to West Asia come to a grinding haltExports of basmati rice and tea to West Asia have stopped due to the US-Iran conflict. Vessels carrying rice are waiting at Kandla Port. Te...
15 Jun, 2026, 01.03 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
More oil escapes Hormuz, keeping traders guessingIran war: Tankers are using stealth to exit the Strait of Hormuz, freeing oil trapped in the Gulf. The practice of ships going dark is wide...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
India turns to Latin American, African oil after Hormuz disruptionIndian refiners sought oil from Latin America and Africa as Middle East supplies faced disruptions. Imports from Venezuela, Brazil, Angola,...
25 May, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
AIIB announces USD 10 bn fund facility to support countries hit by West Asia conflictSupplementing AIIB's regular financing instruments, the facility offers a time-bound financing envelope of up to USD 10 billion over two ye...
23 May, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
PM Modi’s Melody gift to Meloni boosts Parle buzzMeloni described Melody as a "very very good toffee" in a short video that quickly went viral, riding on the already popular 'Melodi' meme ...
21 May, 2026, 11.09 AM IST
India buying Russian oil irrespective of US sanctions waivers, Indian official saysIndia has consistently purchased Russian oil, irrespective of U.S. sanctions waivers, according to a petroleum ministry official. The decis...
19 May, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
A tiny oil lifeline reopens through tense Hormuz after months of chokeholdMore oil tankers are navigating the Strait of Hormuz. This offers some relief to the global oil market. Several ships carrying crude oil ha...
14 May, 2026, 09.15 PM IST
Why is the UAE, OPEC’s third-largest oil producer, leaving OPEC? Will Iraq or Kuwait leave next, and what it means for oil prices and the cartel’s futureWhy is UAE leaving OPEC, will Iraq or Kuwait leave next? Nearly 3.5 million barrels per day are now at stake. The Organization of the Petro...
28 Apr, 2026, 07.39 PM IST
India plugs oil gap as Middle East supplies sinkIndia is boosting Russian oil imports and reviving supplies from Africa, Iran, and Venezuela. This strategy aims to fill a crude oil gap ca...
26 Apr, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
Over 11.6 lakh Indians return from West Asia amid conflict; 12 seafarers rescued from IraqThe Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday highlighted one of the largest voluntary repatriations and travel management exercises in...
22 Apr, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
India's March crude imports slide on Iran war, Russian volumes hit record high, data showsIndia's crude oil imports saw a significant drop in March. Shipments from the Middle East were severely impacted by conflict, leading to a ...
21 Apr, 2026, 12.02 PM IST
Oil tankers transiting Strait of Hormuz since start of Iran warOil tankers from various nations are successfully passing through the Strait of Hormuz. These vessels are carrying vital oil and gas suppli...
20 Apr, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
China surpasses US as India's largest trading partner in FY26; trade gap swells to USD 112.16 bnIndia's trade with China reached USD 151.1 billion in 2025-26, making it the largest partner. The trade deficit with China widened signific...
15 Apr, 2026, 09.02 PM IST
- Diversify trade basket to increase commerce: Iraq to India
War-torn Iraq today invited Indian investments and sought diversification of the trade basket to enhance economic cooperation between the c...
27 Feb, 2012, 11.08 PM IST