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High freight rates narrow Indian refiners’ crude oil choices, squeeze marginsWith freight rates reaching unprecedented levels, Indian refiners are facing escalating crude oil expenses that are eroding their margins. ...
US Fed expected to hold rates as Iran war fuels inflation concernsThe US Federal Reserve is widely expected to hold interest rates steady as rising energy prices linked to the Iran war fuel inflation conce...
Cabinet approves Rs 10,000 crore container manufacturing schemeThe Indian government has approved a Container Manufacturing Assistance Scheme with a total budget of Rs 10,000 crore. This scheme aims to ...
How Australia built world’s biggest battery-powered ferryThe electric ferry China Zorrilla has launched its operations between Buenos Aires and Uruguay, marking a significant milestone in eco-frie...
- India needs to build up shipping capacity to cash in on cheap crude, IOC chairman says
India is facing challenges in effectively utilising discounted crude oil due to inadequte shipping capabilities. The chairman of Indian Oil...
India seeks bigger share of diesel exports on refining capacity boomIndia’s diesel exports are set to rise from 2027 as state-run refiners expand capacity, strengthening the country’s role as a global fuel s...
Tata Consumer spills the tea on its whole new growth recipeTata Consumer Products reported a better-than-expected second-quarter net profit of ₹469 crore, up from ₹404 crore a year earlier, driven b...
India appears better stocked for West Asia crisis, but oil shock threatensIn West Asia, tensions are affecting energy and fertilizer supplies, prompting adjustments by the Indian government. Freight costs have sur...
Ship attacks in Strait of Hormuz hit record high in OctoberAttacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and nearby waterways reached a record high in October, according to a Washington-bas...
Railways plans container transport overhaul to attract more export cargoIndian Railways is implementing changes in container transport to enhance export traffic and streamline operations. The initiative includes...
A little Nashik goes a long way in ItalyThis month saw a Nashik company make waves by exporting wine equipment to Italy, a clear demonstration of India's burgeoning potential in t...
HPCL refinances Rs 50,000 crore Rajasthan refinery debt, eyes Rs 1,000 crore annual interest savingsHPCL has refinanced about Rs 50,000 crore of debt at its Rajasthan refinery, cutting borrowing costs by 105 basis points and targeting annu...
Hormuz war risk pushes crude shipping costs sevenfold, squeezes refiners' margins: Goldman SachsGlobal crude oil freight rates are rising due to war-related risks in the Strait of Hormuz and increased ship-to-ship transfers. Goldman Sa...
Indian Oil to trim Middle East oil imports under annual deals amid Iran warIndian Oil Corporation plans to reduce its crude oil imports from Middle Eastern sources in the next fiscal year due to the ongoing war in ...
Indian bonds sell off on oil shock ahead of RBI policy minutesIndian government bonds experienced a significant decline due to rising oil prices, raising concerns about inflation among investors. The b...
Planned deadlock: 'Iran is dragging talks to influence US midterms'Tehran analyst Saeed Leylaz said that, by prolonging the talks, "Iran is influencing the US election without taking any unlawful action". T...
Russia ships the least crude oil in a month as major Baltic port haltsRussian crude shipments have dropped to a month low due to maintenance work disrupting operations at the Primorsk port. Despite a reduction...
Global container freight prices surge 130% since February amid Middle East tensions: JefferiesGlobal container freight rates have surged by 130 percent since February 2026 due to Middle East tensions. India's container-based export-i...
The U.S. paid $5 million each to keep 60 commercial ships under its flag in 2018; Defence can call on every vessel during war or a national emergencyIn March 2018, the US government approved a $300 million program to support commercial vessels for defense strategies. This Maritime Securi...
Trump's shadow fleet loophole: Easing US sanctions on oil tankers may not lower fuel costsIn an effort to address soaring shipping costs, the Trump administration is evaluating the possibility of easing restrictions on sanctioned...