ECB hikes interest rate by 25 bps, first since 2023 to tame Iran war inflationThe European Central Bank raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point to 2.25 percent, marking its first hike since 2023. This mo...
11 Jun, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
West Asia war: 100 days on, Trump and Iran remain locked in high-stakes showdownTensions between the US and Iran remain high as the conflict approaches 100 days. Both nations are engaged in military actions and diplomat...
06 Jun, 2026, 07.42 AM IST
West Asia crisis: Why India needs a fertiliser security strategyIndia’s fertiliser security is deeply tied to global supply chains. The country imports 60% of its DAP requirement, remains fully dependent...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
Collapse is near: Trump's window to resolve Iran crisis closing fastWest Asia tensions are escalating, impacting global markets. Iranian attacks and US strikes near the Strait of Hormuz are disrupting oil su...
04 Jun, 2026, 06.14 AM IST
A ₹3 lakh crore rain check? India’s monsoon now comes with a Hormuz fine printIndia’s fertiliser supply chain is under strain as the West Asia conflict disrupts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route ...
02 Jun, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
Global power equations to shift further towards energy, critical minerals: Former Vedanta Group CEOGlobal power is shifting towards energy security and resource control. Geopolitical tensions are reshaping industrial supply chains. Critic...
27 May, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
The green strategic partnership: India and Norway chart a sustainable futurePrime Minister Narendra Modi’s May 2026 visit to Norway — the first by an Indian Prime Minister in over 40 years — upgraded bilateral ties ...
24 May, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
Modi’s toughest economic test may demand more than appealsPrime Minister Narendra Modi faces economic headwinds. Appeals for reduced consumption of imported goods like oil and gold may not suffice....
14 May, 2026, 12.36 AM IST
Fossil fuels no longer offer security. Clean energy canWhile historical energy crises spurred renewable adoption, current economic conditions like inflation and high interest rates pose investme...
02 May, 2026, 11.04 AM IST
Energy costs this year to hit highest since Ukraine invasion: World BankGlobal energy costs are set to reach their highest point since the Ukraine war due to Middle East conflict. Fertilizer prices will also sur...
28 Apr, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
Safe, unimpeded maritime passage through Strait of Hormuz should be restored at the earliest: India at UNSCIndia has called for immediate restoration of safe maritime passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The nation expressed deep concern over th...
28 Apr, 2026, 06.38 PM IST
Iran conflict exposes limits of energy transition, pushes world back to oil, gas and nuclearRecent global events, particularly the Iran conflict, have highlighted the continued reliance on hydrocarbons, pushing back EV targets and ...
24 Apr, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
Welcome to the age of energy shocks: The unsettling future view that Iran's Hormuz playbook showsIran war: In today’s rapidly evolving energy scene, crises have become the new norm, frequently disrupting oil and gas supply chains. The g...
23 Apr, 2026, 11.45 AM IST
'Iran war energy crisis worse than 1973, 2022 combined,' says EU’s Energy Chief Dan JørgensenEurope is bracing for prolonged high energy prices. The Iran conflict has severely damaged vital gas infrastructure in Qatar, with recovery...
22 Apr, 2026, 11.38 PM IST
France finance minister says Hormuz must open, G7 ready to mitigate war falloutG7 finance leaders are focused on the economic impact of the Middle East conflict. They are prepared to address soaring energy prices and t...
17 Apr, 2026, 07.26 AM IST
Iran war exposes cost of Asia's fossil fuel relianceThe latest global energy shock highlights the risks of fuel import dependence, with Bangladesh hit hard by soaring LNG costs after supply d...
16 Apr, 2026, 01.11 PM IST
What will happen when the Ukraine gas transit deal expires?Ukraine has announced it will not extend a five-year deal with Russia's Gazprom for the transit of Russian gas to Europe when it expires at...
14 Jun, 2024, 05.57 PM IST