What does force majeure mean? Why Bahrain’s Bapco declared it amid rising crude oil prices and can it disrupt the global oil supply?Bahrain's state oil company, now under Bapco Energies, has declared force majeure for its shipments after an Iranian attack set its refiner...
09 Mar, 2026, 02.52 PM IST
Rice exporters urge govt to recognise Iran crisis shipping disruption as force majeureIndian Rice Exporters' Federation seeks government intervention for shipping disruptions linked to the Iran crisis. They request official r...
05 Mar, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
Indian companies scrambling to renegotiate contracts amid Gulf tensionsIndian businesses face uncertainty as tensions rise in West Asia. Companies with strong ties to West Asia are consulting experts. Potential...
05 Mar, 2026, 09.25 AM IST
Parliament watch: AI push in steel, big PLI moves, loan sanctions, tariffs & moreParliament noted that steel PSUs are set to adopt more AI tools, Ola is expected to remain the main mover under the battery PLI scheme, the...
09 Dec, 2025, 11.38 PM IST
Tariff Turbulence: The ripple effects of Trump's trade policies on Indian exportsThe US imposed tariffs on Indian imports, starting with 10% on April 5, 2025, escalating to 26% before a 90-day suspension on specific tari...
02 May, 2025, 04.43 PM IST
Exporters seek contract review as they brace for disruptions, disputes from new US tariffsIndian companies are consulting legal and trade experts in response to the US government's new 27% tariff on Indian imports. Businesses are...
03 Apr, 2025, 10.29 PM IST
Taiwan's TSMC stops shipments to client after chips sent to HuaweiTSMC halted shipments to a customer when it found out its chips were sent to Huawei, possibly breaching US sanctions. TSMC notified US and ...
24 Oct, 2024, 03.42 PM IST
Govt amends SEZ norms to help companies opt for flexible work optionsAs per the notification issued by the commerce and industry ministry, a unit operating in the SEZ may permit its employees, including contr...
18 Jul, 2022, 08.35 AM IST
View: India’s first trade agreement with a developed economy after over a decade is a harbinger of more to comeThe trade deals and performance of Indian exporters is a testimony to New India's new energy and dedication. The entire spectrum of India's...
03 Apr, 2022, 11.10 PM IST
'India, US committed to achieving full potential of nuclear cooperation'"US, India are committed to realising commercial civil nuclear cooperation, in particular through a contract for six Westinghouse Electric ...
27 Jun, 2017, 04.14 PM IST
Jobs, exports still not taking off owing to weak foreign economiesThe rate of job creation and manufacturing has not radically taken off under the Modi government, leading to disillusionment on some fronts.
26 May, 2015, 01.04 PM IST
IDFC to diversify asset base to beat infra slowdownNon-banking finance company IDFC today said it plans to diversify its asset base in order to overcome the impact of slowdown in the infrast...
06 Aug, 2013, 11.05 PM IST
- Transparency, diplomacy ensures security of supply
For a product to continue to enjoy a high sense of customer confidence, especially in the case of products that risk extinction or deficit ...
31 Dec, 2012, 01.23 PM IST
- Government to weigh restrictions on forex outflows
The Euro zone crisis has triggered risk-aversion among investors and slowed capital inflows into the country, adding to the pressure on the...
05 Dec, 2011, 10.57 AM IST
- CAG to look into NTPC project delays
Over a dozen large-size projects of NTPC, costing thousands of crores, have been stalled at various levels of implementation, largely due t...
23 Mar, 2010, 12.39 AM IST
- Auto part stocks hit 52-week high
On Monday, stocks of several auto component companies hit their new 52-week highs re-enforcing the investor appetite.
17 Nov, 2009, 04.18 AM IST
- RINL, NMDC explore merger option
RINL, which owns Vizag Steel plant, and NMDC, the country’s largest mining company, are exploring a possible merger.
31 May, 2008, 01.13 AM IST