Oil prices little changed as US-Iran peace efforts holdOil prices saw minimal change as peace talks between the U.S. and Iran offered hope for the Strait of Hormuz's reopening. Despite recent sk...
04 Jul, 2026, 09.19 AM IST
The 'little boy' in the Pacific, India's monsoon and the big test aheadIndia's crucial monsoon season has begun sluggishly, with a significant rainfall deficit raising concerns for the farm economy. Delayed sow...
03 Jul, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
Oil Price Today (July 3): Crude oil heads for 4th weekly loss on Hormuz traffic, US-Iran talks. Where is liquid gold headed?Brent crude hovered near the $71-a-barrel mark after briefly dipping below that level in the previous session, while US benchmark West Texa...
03 Jul, 2026, 07.52 AM IST
Iran's unsold oil piles up at sea as buyers stay waryIran is struggling to sell its growing oil stockpile at sea as a US deadline looms, potentially costing Tehran vital revenue and weakening ...
02 Jul, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
US-Iran talks end without breakthrough as Tehran's nuclear prowess stays off the tableIndirect talks between Iran and the US concluded without significant progress on lasting peace, focusing instead on resolved issues like ma...
02 Jul, 2026, 06.25 AM IST
Govt to upgrade rice quality for public distributionIn a significant move to enhance food security, the government has decided to improve the quality of rice distributed to over 80 crore citi...
01 Jul, 2026, 11.40 PM IST
US and Iran enter technical talks to secure peace deal, restart shippingTechnical discussions between the U.S. and Iran are underway in Doha, aiming to secure the Strait of Hormuz shipping lanes and a lasting ce...
01 Jul, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
Darjeeling tea industry seeks Centre's support amid deepening financial stressDarjeeling's famed tea industry is facing severe financial strain due to aging bushes, climate woes, and labor shortages, leading to a sign...
30 Jun, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
Asia's crude oil imports tick up in June but uncertainty reignsAsia's crude oil imports saw a slight June uptick but remain near decade lows, impacted by the Iran conflict disrupting Middle East shipmen...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.11 AM IST
Oil Price Today (June 29): Crude oil rises after renewed US-Iran strikes. What lies ahead?US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Iran would "no longer exist" if the US were "forced" to resume the war. "United States airc...
29 Jun, 2026, 07.51 AM IST
Can a weak monsoon slow India's economy? Here's what investors need to knowA 10% rain deficit could add as much as one-percentage-point to headline consumer inflation driven by food prices, according to research by...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Asia's vendors grapple with rising costs of ever-present plasticsRising plastic costs: Asian food vendors are struggling with soaring plastic costs, a direct consequence of the Middle East energy crisis. ...
28 Jun, 2026, 10.38 AM IST
Rice feeds more than half the world, but scientists say current farming is crossing Earth’s safe limits for climate, water, and nutrients, and that makes every bowl part of a bigger planetary balancing actRice cultivation, a global staple, is pushing Earth's natural systems beyond safe limits, particularly concerning climate change, water use...
27 Jun, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
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
India's rice stocks climb to record high; wheat inventories at five-year peakIndia's government warehouses hold record rice stocks, up 15% from last year. Wheat inventories are at a five-year peak. These abundant res...
16 Jun, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
India Inc gears up for Middle East rebound after peace dealIndian businesses are preparing for a surge in Middle East demand following a peace agreement. Companies are increasing production and secu...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.10 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