Iran floats ‘Insurance Fees’ and asserts control over HormuzThis development raises concerns for the shipping sector about safe navigation. Iran's new requirements and possible insurance charges coul...
20 Jun, 2026, 11.12 AM IST
At the gates of Hormuz, 80 million barrels of oil are on standbyLarge volumes of crude oil are waiting in the Persian Gulf and are ready to move through the Strait of Hormuz if shipping activity resumes ...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
Indian refiners sitting on enough crude, in no rush to resume purchases from West AsiaIndia's state-run refiners have secured enough crude for two months. They are not rushing to buy from the Middle East even if the Strait of...
19 Jun, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
Vance leaves shippers in the dark on potential Iran Hormuz tollsUS officials emphasize keeping the waterway open and believe regional neighbors will oppose tolls.
19 Jun, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
Maritime data company says stranded ships have begun transiting Strait of HormuzA new chapter has begun for maritime trade as leading shipowners are now actively navigating their fleets through the strategic Strait of H...
18 Jun, 2026, 09.30 PM IST
PetroChina, Indian Oil fail to secure tankers to load Iraqi crudePetroChina and Indian Oil faced difficulties securing tankers for Iraqi crude. PetroChina and Indian Oil Corp could not find vessels. Sinoc...
18 Jun, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
TDS Challan correction for Income Tax Act, 2025 needs to be done using the old TRACES portal; Here’s how to do itTaxpayers must correct TDS challans for Tax Year 2026-27 on the old TRACES portal. This is crucial if the challan was mistakenly filed unde...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
IMO definition of Brazil corn ethanol carbon footprint a landmark step, producers sayThe International Maritime Organization's decision to define Brazilian corn ethanol's carbon footprint at 20.8 grams CO2e per megajoule mar...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
India’s AI revolution has a leaderboard; and the best products are competing for the top spotThe ET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026 recognises the startups, product teams, and enterprises building AI-powered solutions that ar...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
The US is using an Iranian smuggling tactic to sneak oil out of the GulfThe US military is secretly guiding oil tankers through the Gulf of Oman. This operation uses drones and helicopters to facilitate ship-to-...
16 Jun, 2026, 10.47 PM IST
UK imposes new sanctions on Russian shadow fleet after Indian captain arrestAjay Pant, 38, was arrested by the National Crime Agency (NCA) during a joint operation with British armed forces to intercept a Russian sh...
16 Jun, 2026, 08.30 PM IST
The U.S. is using an Iranian smuggling tactic to sneak oil out of the GulfAmerica's military is secretly guiding oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman. This operation uses drones and helicopters to help ships transfer o...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
'Start your engines'? Shippers wary on Hormuz reopeningShipping groups are hesitant to resume sailing through the Strait of Hormuz. An agreement between the US and Iran promises its reopening. H...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.52 PM IST
Sole proprietorship, LLP to private limited company; business structures for startups explainedChoosing the right business structure is crucial for a startup’s growth, taxation, compliance, control, and liability. DPIIT highlights fiv...
15 Jun, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
India aims to co-develop, co-design, co-produce, co-manufacture: MEA on Rafale deal with FranceIndia is boosting its defence manufacturing through the 'Make in India' initiative. Discussions with France focus on co-developing and co-p...
14 Jun, 2026, 10.22 PM IST
Shipping authority directs placement agencies to restrict deployment of Indians in conflict zoneIndian seafarers are being restricted from deployment to conflict zones. This directive follows a US military strike on a commercial vessel...
14 Jun, 2026, 07.19 PM IST
Shipowners on edge for news on Hormuz as ‘dark’ oil flows swellShipowners are closely monitoring a potential US-Iran peace deal and its implications for the Strait of Hormuz. While some express caution,...
13 Jun, 2026, 05.26 PM IST