China's help critical, but unlikely, for US to choke off IranThe United States seeks to economically isolate Iran through expanded sanctions. China's continued trade with Tehran complicates these US e...
28 Aug, 2026, 08.19 AM IST
US goods trade deficit widens 17% to $118.8 billion in JulyThe United States merchandise-trade deficit grew substantially in July. This shortfall reached its highest point since early last year. Inb...
28 Aug, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
China to supply bulk of India’s fertiliser tender in major saleChina will ship at least 1.2 million tons of urea to India soon as part of India's recent tender for the key fertiliser. This marks an impr...
27 Aug, 2026, 02.44 PM IST
India rice exporters see Iran demand defying sanctions riskRice dominates trade between the two countries, accounting for nearly two-thirds of India’s $1.25 billion in exports to Iran in the fiscal ...
27 Aug, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
Iran, Oman reach deal on Strait of Hormuz, but reopening hinges on US conditionsIran and Oman reached an agreement on Strait of Hormuz control and revenues. The Revolutionary Guards stated the strait will not reopen wit...
26 Aug, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
Indian refiners widen oil search as attacks hurt Russian flowsIndian refiners are reducing Russian crude imports amid Ukrainian attacks on supply routes. They are now seeking alternative oil supplies f...
26 Aug, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
Four India-based companies engulfed in Trump's economic offensive against IranThe United States has sanctioned four Indian companies and three individuals for facilitating Iran trade. These actions place Indian busine...
26 Aug, 2026, 08.47 AM IST
Russia-Ukraine war likely to raise import price of sunflower oil, yellow peasThe escalation of the Russia-Ukraine war could raise India’s import costs for sunflower oil and yellow peas, as attacks and shipping disrup...
25 Aug, 2026, 11.52 PM IST
Indian exports face little risk from tougher US sanctions on IranStricter US sanctions on Iran are unlikely to significantly affect India’s exports to the country, as bilateral trade is mainly concentrate...
25 Aug, 2026, 10.04 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
Trump will have to risk pain to make new Iran sanctions truly biteThe United States is unveiling new sanctions against Iran today. These measures aim to cripple Iran's economy by targeting its oil sales. C...
24 Aug, 2026, 09.16 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
Iran’s rial plunges past 2 million per dollar as Trump unleashes ‘crushing economic operation’Iran’s rial has fallen to a record low, crossing 2 million per dollar on the unofficial market as US President Donald Trump escalates press...
24 Aug, 2026, 02.35 PM IST
Iran digs up ‘tens of billions’ in gas wealth as US energy showdown heats upIran has discovered a major gas field in southern Fars province containing 7.5 trillion cubic feet of gas, with 5.7 trillion cubic feet rec...
24 Aug, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
'Entering the endgame': US Treasury Secy Bessent says "economic D-Day" begins against IranUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has declared an “economic D-Day” against Iran, saying Washington will use its full range of powers to s...
24 Aug, 2026, 06.13 AM IST