Trump's China moves can open up a vast market for IndiaIndia is emerging as a significant defence supplier in Southeast Asia, with Vietnam becoming the second buyer of the BrahMos missile after ...
01 Jun, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
India races to secure fertilisers as crucial sowing season approaches amid war disruptionsIndia is seeking to boost its fertiliser reserves for the upcoming kharif sowing season by floating tenders for 1.7 million tonnes of urea ...
27 May, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
Behind the petrol pump: Why fuel retailers losing Rs 7-8 per litre need $85 crude oil to stop bleeding cashOil companies face continued losses of Rs 7-8 per litre on petrol and diesel, with a breakeven point only at crude prices of $85-87 a barre...
27 May, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
Belarus eyes deeper BRICS partnership, strengthens India ties for multipolar worldBelarus eyes full BRICS membership, seeking a multipolar world order. The nation is deepening its strong relationship with India. Key areas...
15 May, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
Asia heat waves spell double trouble for economies hit by oilAsia faces a new inflation threat from El Niño as rising temperatures and dry weather are all set to increase food costs. This comes on top...
08 May, 2026, 08.46 AM IST
How Asia-Pacific is fighting a fuel shock that could get worseAsian nations are grappling with prolonged energy supply strains due to the Middle East conflict, prompting governments to implement costly...
28 Apr, 2026, 07.52 AM IST
Will the Strait of Hormuz open soon? Here's what to know as oil prices hover near $108 per barrel, up almost 50%Will the Strait of Hormuz Open Soon? Inside Iran's Oil Blockade Standoff: The Iran Strait of Hormuz offer arrives as oil prices hover near ...
27 Apr, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
Kharge slams Modi govt over fuel, fertiliser security; calls it ‘double failure’Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge stated the Modi government failed in fuel and fertilizer security. He mentioned production declines and ...
23 Apr, 2026, 03.11 PM IST
Druzhba pipeline is set to restart oil flows to Europe, potentially unblocking EU's Ukraine loanHungary as a European Union member state has the power to block the loan even though it is not contributing to it. It will cover two thirds...
23 Apr, 2026, 12.23 AM IST
Russia lacks capacity to ramp up fertilizer exports, industry lobby saysRussia faces a global fertilizer shortage. The nation's production plants operate at full capacity. Russia prioritizes its own farmers for ...
27 Mar, 2026, 12.28 AM IST
US and Europe do billions in trade with Russia despite sanctionsPresident Trump expressed the U.S.'s readiness to impose new energy sanctions on Russia, contingent upon all NATO nations ceasing Russian o...
15 Sep, 2025, 02.31 PM IST
US and EU still trade billions with Russia three years into Ukraine war, while slamming India for oilDespite sanctions following the Ukraine invasion, the U.S., EU, and India maintain significant trade ties with Russia. Europe's imports fro...
06 Aug, 2025, 04.03 PM IST
UN chief urges Russia to return to Black Sea dealUnited Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on Russia on Monday to return to a deal allowing the safe Black Sea export of Ukra...
24 Jul, 2023, 08.35 PM IST
Vladimir Putin hits back at West; says grains from Ukraine can be exported via ports or via BelarusCalling out the West', Putin clarified that Russia had not blocked any exports. "There is no problem to export grain from Ukraine," he said...
04 Jun, 2022, 10.18 PM IST
Russia increases export quota of fertilizers easing supply to IndiaThese measures are necessary to support fertilizer producers who face the risk of downtime due to low demand in the domestic market and san...
20 Apr, 2022, 12.48 PM IST
Ukraine war threatens to cause a global food crisisA crucial portion of the world’s wheat, corn and barley is trapped in Russia and Ukraine because of the war, while an even larger portion o...
21 Mar, 2022, 01.29 PM IST
Fertilizer prices surge in signal of worsening food inflationThe war also is pushing up the cost of natural gas, the main input for most nitrogen fertilizer, forcing some producers in Europe to cut ou...
12 Mar, 2022, 10.04 AM IST