India-bound oil supertanker booked in Gulf at 897% of benchmark freight rateA supertanker has been provisionally booked to ship oil from the Persian Gulf to India at a staggering rate, nearly nine times the benchmar...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
AI's hidden thirst: Why India must align AI and renewable energy policyIndia's AI ambitions face a critical water challenge, with data centre expansion demanding significant resources. While on-site cooling has...
22 Jun, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
Maharashtra: BMC alerts citizens after IMD issues 3-hour Orange weather warningMumbai is bracing for more pre-monsoon showers as the BMC issued an Orange warning for thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds. While thes...
22 Jun, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
Shipping data reveals see-saw situation in Strait of HormuzShipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz plummeted on Sunday after Iran declared it closed again, citing alleged violations of a peace...
22 Jun, 2026, 08.31 AM IST
India likely won't export sugar for years as El Nino, ethanol squeeze supplyOnce as a top sugar exporter, India is now anticipating a three-year stretch of significant export deficits, primarily driven by El Nino's ...
22 Jun, 2026, 07.07 AM IST
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on visit to India to discuss trade dealU.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has arrived in New Delhi to finalise an interim trade agreement with India. This visit is the culm...
22 Jun, 2026, 06.45 AM IST
Beyond West Asia conflict: India's oil imports back on track, boosted by record Russian shipmentsIndia’s crude oil imports have returned to normal levels in June, recovering after earlier disruptions caused by geopolitical tensions and ...
22 Jun, 2026, 05.01 AM IST
Strait of Hormuz reopening to ease oil supply risks for India as US-Iran reach truce dealA "toll free" reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, following a US-Iran ceasefire agreement, promises significant relief for India's crude oil...
15 Jun, 2026, 08.11 AM IST
US 'specifically' asked India to buy Russian oil in 2022, says EAM JaishankarIndia's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated India purchased Russian oil after the Ukraine war began in 2022. He explained the oi...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.56 AM IST
Rising fuel prices to strain household budgets as West Asia crisis pushes crude above USD 100: Chief Economist Manoranjan SharmaFuel prices are climbing globally, impacting Indian households. The West Asia conflict is driving up crude oil costs, making higher fuel pr...
06 Jun, 2026, 07.04 PM IST
RBI courts overseas investors as oil prices and capital outflows weigh on rupeeThe Reserve Bank of India has introduced new measures to draw foreign investment. These steps aim to boost the country's finances and suppo...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
Maruti unveils India's first flex-fuel car: What is a flex fuel vehicle? How does it work? Will it cut your fuel bill? Here's allMaruti Suzuki has introduced India's first flex-fuel passenger car. This technology allows vehicles to run on petrol or petrol-ethanol blen...
04 Jun, 2026, 01.19 PM 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
RBI not in favour of rate hikes to defend rupee, prioritises inflation: SourcesIndia's central bank, the Reserve Bank of India, is not favoring interest rate hikes to protect the rupee. Instead, it is exploring other m...
22 May, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
RBI not in favour of rate hikes to defend rupee, prioritises inflationThe Reserve Bank of India is not favoring interest rate hikes to protect the rupee. Instead, it is exploring other options. Inflation, not ...
22 May, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
Why CEA Anantha Nageswaran says India is facing a ‘Live Balance of Payments Stress Test’India faces significant external sector challenges due to rising oil prices, foreign investor exits, and a weakening rupee. Chief Economic ...
20 May, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
India’s rising oil imports push trade deficit into risky territory: CrisilIndia’s oil trade deficit is expected to widen significantly in FY27 due to rising crude oil prices and weakening petroleum exports, accord...
19 May, 2026, 03.32 PM IST