India eyes oil exploration expansion after Middle East war shortagesIn response to a critical energy supply crisis, India is ramping up its efforts in domestic crude exploration. The country, known for its r...
05 Jul, 2026, 09.23 AM IST
OPEC+ tipped to raise quotas again as Middle East calmsSeven OPEC+ nations, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, are poised to increase oil production quotas for August, aiming to recover from dis...
05 Jul, 2026, 08.33 AM IST
Iran prepares casket prayers for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as funeral enters second dayIran is holding massive funeral ceremonies for its slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who died in an airstrike. Huge crowds have gathered i...
05 Jul, 2026, 06.51 AM IST
Iran to impose new service fees in Hormuz, reserves special treatment for 'friendly' nationsIran's ambassador to China announced new service fees for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, despite US objections. Ambassador Abdolrez...
05 Jul, 2026, 06.06 AM IST
US, West Asia drag India's pharma exports growthIndian pharmaceutical exports to the US, its largest market, saw a dip in early fiscal months, alongside a slight decline in shipments to W...
04 Jul, 2026, 12.11 AM IST
Tata Motors PV shares in focus as Iran-US conflict impacts JLR volumes in Q1. What's ahead?Tata Motors' luxury arm, Jaguar Land Rover, saw a significant 15.3% drop in retail sales for Q1 FY27. Disruptions from the Middle East conf...
03 Jul, 2026, 09.29 AM IST
Iran rejects US-led Gulf security summit, says Hormuz is under its commandIran has sharply criticized a US-led security summit in Bahrain, asserting that the Strait of Hormuz falls under Tehran's command, not Amer...
02 Jul, 2026, 09.29 AM IST
Tel Aviv should build broader alliance from India to US via West Asia: Top Israeli defence officialIsrael's top defence official proposed a new regional security architecture, advocating for a broad alliance from India to the US, encompas...
01 Jul, 2026, 09.04 PM IST
Why is Dow Jones down while S&P 500 and Nasdaq up today, and will US stock market continue to witness mixed trends? Explained as Wall Street ends winning half of 2026 with mixed openingWall Street opened with mixed performance on the final trading day of the first half of 2026. While the Dow Jones slipped, the S&P 500 and ...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.38 PM IST
India plans to cut reliance on Middle East oil, tap spot market after war shockIndia's state refiners are pivoting away from Middle Eastern oil contracts following the Iran war's supply disruptions. They plan to boost ...
30 Jun, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
Strait of Hormuz: Strategic chokepoint in shadow of geopoliticsThe Strait of Hormuz, a key chokepoint for the global trade of crude oil and liquefied natural gas, is at the centre of disputes in negotia...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
Bitcoin slips below $60,000 as ETF outflows and middle east tensions weigh. Here is what experts sayBitcoin dipped below $60,000 as significant ETF outflows and Middle East tensions impacted market sentiment.This marks Bitcoin's weakest Ju...
29 Jun, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
Toyota sales fall for fourth month in May as declines in China, US and Middle East weighToyota Motor Company experienced a 7.2% drop in global vehicle sales for May, reflecting a fourth straight month of downfall. This slump st...
29 Jun, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
US Stock Market: Wall Street eyes jobs data as rate hike bets and tech volatility intensifyIndian investors are keenly watching US jobs data this week for economic health and interest rate cues. Tech stocks, especially chipmakers,...
29 Jun, 2026, 09.35 AM IST
Gold price prediction: Why is gold rate down today? What to expect for bullion in July, AugustGold rate today down as oil prices rose following days of tit-for-tat strikes by the United States and Iran in the Middle East raising app...
29 Jun, 2026, 07.07 AM IST
Oil climbs following renewed US, Iran strikes in Middle EastOil prices saw an uptick as renewed US-Iran tensions in the Middle East disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Despite reports of...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.25 AM IST
Why are oil prices rising today, and will Brent crude futures and US WTI prices continue to go up? Oil prices gain after renewed US-Iran strikes and Strait of Hormuz disruptionWhy are oil prices rising today, and will Brent crude futures and US WTI prices continue to go up? Oil prices increased after renewed attac...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.04 AM IST