Interim US-Iran deal leaves the thorniest issue still to be negotiated: Tehran's nuclear programAmerica and Iran have reached a two-month interim agreement concerning Tehran's nuclear program. This deal aims to reopen oil shipments and...
17 Jun, 2026, 09.57 AM IST
India-Oman CEPA kicks inThe India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement is now active. Indian exporters of textiles, leather, plastics, and more will g...
02 Jun, 2026, 12.56 AM IST
India may have found reliable trade route beyond Strait of Hormuz with Oman trade dealIndia's new trade pact with Oman, effective June 1, offers strategic importance beyond trade. Oman's location outside the Strait of Hormuz ...
01 Jun, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
India, Oman trade pact to come into force from June 1; Check what's insideIndia and Oman's Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, CEPA, begins on June 1. This pact offers Indian exports 100% duty-free acces...
31 May, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
Strait of Hormuz crisis to lead Gulf region into recession? Global diplomacy and rising tensions shape Gulf outlookStrait of Hormuz crisis to lead Gulf region into recession? The Gulf region faces rising tensions after attacks, shipping restrictions, and...
27 Apr, 2026, 03.45 AM IST
Hopes rise for Iran war deal despite nuclear sticking pointsOptimism is rising that the Iran war could be nearing a resolution after mediation efforts—led in part by Asim Munir—made progress on key i...
16 Apr, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
US stocks hit records, oil steadies as Trump says Iran war 'close to over'U.S. stock benchmarks S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record highs, fueled by easing U.S.-Iran tensions and strong earnings expectations. Oil prices...
16 Apr, 2026, 07.19 AM IST
Iran’s grip on Hormuz is tighter than ever after a month of warIran has gained significant control over the Strait of Hormuz. Vessel traffic has drastically reduced. Iranian-linked ships now dominate th...
30 Mar, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
Iran and US hold indirect talks in Oman. America's military leader in the Mideast joins the talksIran and the United States held indirect talks in Oman on Friday to explore a framework for negotiations on Tehran’s nuclear programme, wit...
07 Feb, 2026, 06.46 AM IST
Indian refiners shift oil strategy; trim Russian buys and turn to Middle EastIndian refiners are shifting away from Russian oil. They are increasing imports from the Middle East. This move could help India secure a t...
21 Jan, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
Oman, India’s Gulf 'n' West Asia GatewayIndia and Oman have forged a new chapter in their trade journey by signing a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. This agreement n...
22 Dec, 2025, 08.04 PM IST
India to remove duties on key Omani energy goods under trade pactIndia will soon remove import duties on several Omani products. This is part of a new trade agreement, the CEPA, signed recently. Goods lik...
19 Dec, 2025, 11.19 PM IST
India, Oman trade pact likely to be operationalised within 3 months: Piyush GoyalIndia and Oman aim to implement their free trade agreement within three months, granting India zero-duty access on over 98% of its exports....
19 Dec, 2025, 04.37 PM IST
India, Oman hold 14th Strategic Consultative Group meetingIndia and Oman held their 14th Strategic Consultative Group meeting in Muscat. Discussions covered political, defense, security, trade, and...
05 Dec, 2025, 08.30 AM IST
EAM Jaishankar holds bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Gulf countriesExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held meetings with Gulf counterparts in Riyadh to review and deepen bilateral relations. He discusse...
09 Sep, 2024, 06.07 PM IST
India reclaims spice route to counter China's silk routeTarangini, which reached Muscat on Sunday after a long trip to Europe, and Shabab will arrive at Kochi to "a grand welcome" on December 3-4.
13 Jul, 2018, 11.22 AM IST
- India, Gulf Cooperation Council to ink free trade agreement within a year: CII
The Gulf Cooperation Council countries and India are expected conclude a free trade agreement for boosting trade within a year, K K M Kutty...
27 Jun, 2012, 02.02 PM IST