Xi visits Egypt as China seeks deeper influence across the MideastChinese President Xi Jinping’s Egypt visit is deepening Beijing’s ties with a key US ally while advancing China’s bid for greater Middle Ea...
02 Sep, 2026, 08.03 AM IST
Industry, govt discuss market access issues in US ahead of Goyal’s visitIndia's commerce department seeks US market access for unique export products. Exporters raised concerns about lower US order volumes and c...
01 Sep, 2026, 07.36 PM IST
War, weather push crop prices to biggest monthly gain Since 2012Crop prices saw their largest monthly jump in over a decade. Wheat prices reached a three-year high as Black Sea shipments were impacted. S...
01 Sep, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
India’s Q1 GDP growth quickens to 7.8% as consumption, capex offset US-Iran war shockIndia’s GDP grew 7.8% in Q1 FY27, slower than the revised 8.6% in Q4 FY26, but faster than the revised 6.9% in Q1 FY26. The Q1 growth beat ...
31 Aug, 2026, 06.56 PM IST
Russia is one of the world's top oil producers, so why is it still importing petrol from IndiaRussia is rationing petrol domestically as Ukrainian drone strikes damage its oil refineries. The nation continues crude oil production whi...
30 Aug, 2026, 11.40 AM IST
India’s budget math brightens with asset sales target in sightIndia's fiscal position has improved significantly from earlier concerns. The government is set to exceed its asset sale target for the fir...
27 Aug, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
India bonds decline as debt supply caution overpowers oil movesIndian government bonds fell on Thursday, opening flat before succumbing to pressures from heavy debt supply despite declining oil prices. ...
27 Aug, 2026, 11.48 AM 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
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
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
Every country backing Iran should brace for US sanctions, warns BessentUnited States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a new sanctions campaign targeting Iran. He warned all countries have a defined ti...
25 Aug, 2026, 02.12 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
India's goods trade deficit hits 6-month high as imports rise amid Middle East conflictIn July, India's merchandise trade deficit climbed to $31.98 billion, the highest in six months, largely attributed to increasing oil and e...
22 Aug, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
India enters 'long-term arrangement' with Mauritius to supply petrol, diesel and aviation fuelIndia has signed a long-term supply arrangement with Mauritius for petrol, diesel and aviation fuel, strengthening energy cooperation betwe...
20 Aug, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
India set for record soyoil imports as Russia-Ukraine war disrupts sunflower shipmentsIndia's soyoil imports are expected to reach a record 620,000 metric tons in August, about 46% above the current marketing year's monthly a...
17 Aug, 2026, 05.15 PM IST