New US sanctions bill on Russia puts Modi in a bindIndia faces a difficult energy policy choice regarding Russian oil imports. Potential US tariffs threaten Indian exports and bilateral trad...
18 Sep, 2026, 07.56 PM IST
Crude shock to hit oil companies' margins, but refining gains could save Q2 showOil breached $100 a barrel this month with Brent crude at around $107 as US-Iran clashes stoked supply fears. Retail fuel marketing margins...
18 Sep, 2026, 12.04 AM IST
100% tariffs on India? US House passes bill authorising new duties on Russia oil buyersThe US House of Representatives has passed legislation authorising President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100% on India, China a...
17 Sep, 2026, 07.49 PM IST
Trump calls Fed board ‘very political’ and ‘doing the wrong thing’ after first rate hike in 3 yearsTrump has renewed pressure on the Federal Reserve, demanding rates of 1% or lower shortly after the central bank raised its benchmark rate ...
17 Sep, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
Explained: What US Fed’s first 25 bps rate hike in 3 years means for Indian stock marketThe US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the first time since 2023, taking the benchmark rate to 3.75%-4.00% as stubborn inflat...
17 Sep, 2026, 07.44 PM IST
India vows to protect energy security as US Russia bill opens door to 100% tariffsIndia is closely watching a US bill that could allow tariffs of up to 100% on countries buying Russian energy. With Russia accounting for 3...
17 Sep, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
Trump-Xi summit: Tariffs, trade imbalance and rare earths loom over US-China talksUS President Donald Trump will host Chinese President Xi Jinping next week at the White House. Tariffs, trade imbalances, and technology co...
17 Sep, 2026, 08.33 AM IST
US Green Card new rules take effect September 18: What Indian applicants need to knowIndian nationals face stricter US permanent residency scrutiny from September 18. USCIS will assess applicants' overall circumstances and p...
16 Sep, 2026, 10.39 PM IST
India's $40.8 billion Russian crude imports put it in Trump's 100% tariff line of fireThe US is considering imposing tariffs on significant purchasers of Russian energy, which puts India's considerable imports of Russian crud...
16 Sep, 2026, 07.50 PM IST
Stage being set for levying UPI transaction fee: Cong slams govtCongress criticizes the government's UPI transaction notification. The party claims this move sets a stage for future user fees. This notif...
15 Sep, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
Semicon India eyes chip deals; AI leaders seek slowdownThe government is pushing supply chain partnerships at Semicon India 2026 to help local players. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
14 Sep, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
Xi-Modi thaw warms up ties at BRICS, but old India-China fault lines remainChinese President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi used their first meeting on Indian soil in seven years to signal a thaw in ti...
14 Sep, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
Saudi Arabia faces fresh Red Sea threat as Houthi gains, pipeline shutdown rattle kingdomHouthi rebels are advancing, threatening a vital Red Sea shipping route. Drone attacks have forced a major pipeline closure, impacting glob...
12 Sep, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
PM Modi-President Putin hold bilateral talks at Bharat Mandapam ahead of BRICS SummitThe meeting comes as leaders of BRICS countries prepare to gather for the summit, which is being hosted by India. Modi and Putin’s meeting ...
11 Sep, 2026, 05.31 PM IST
Trump rejects Saudi request for strikes on Houthis: AxiosThe Iran-backed Houthis, who have for years controlled large parts of northern Yemen, launched a large-scale offensive last week against Sa...
11 Sep, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
Indians can visit UAE to seek jobs without a local employer or sponsor: What you need to knowIndian professionals can now explore job opportunities in Dubai. The Dubai job exploration visit visa allows them to attend interviews and ...
11 Sep, 2026, 01.12 PM IST
India's BRICS play may have a payment plan with no hard cashIndia is unlikely to back a common BRICS currency at the September 12-13 summit, instead favouring links between national payment systems a...
11 Sep, 2026, 11.21 AM IST