World MSME Day: Chemical industry seeks policy support to boost competitiveness amid global trade disruptionsIndian chemical industry leaders are urging a policy overhaul to boost competitiveness ahead of World MSME Day 2026. They highlight the nee...
27 Jun, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
US goods trade deficit widens sharply in May on importsThe goods trade gap increased 27.4% to $105.8 billion last month, the Commerce Department's Census Bureau said on Friday. Economists polle...
26 Jun, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
Indian refiners unlikely to rush for Iranian oil despite temporary US sanctions waiver, says analystIndian refiners are unlikely to sharply raise purchases of Iranian crude despite a 60-day US sanctions waiver, as uncertainty over its dura...
26 Jun, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
Middlemen offer Iranian oil to Indian refiners after US waiver, traders sayMiddlemen and Iran's state oil company are offering discounted Iranian crude to Indian refiners after the US granted a 60-day sanctions wai...
26 Jun, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
Cheaper crude and Strait of Hormuz reopening boost outlook for Indian refinersBenchmark Brent fell to around $72 a barrel Thursday, down from an average of $99 in first week of June and $109 during the three months ti...
26 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Cylinder sales restored to pre-war levels & bulk supplies raised to 50%The government has restored commercial LPG cylinder sales to pre-conflict levels after supplies improved, bringing relief to industrial and...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.00 AM IST
India raises LPG supplies to industries, government saysIndia has made significant strides in enhancing LPG availability for commercial and industrial users by removing previous supply restrictio...
25 Jun, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
Reopening of Strait of Hormuz to lower tail risk, but supply normalisation to be costly: S&PS&P Global Ratings suggests reopening the Strait of Hormuz eases immediate risks for Asia Pacific, but expects uneven and costly supply nor...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
Zulu Proverb of the Day: 'Igeja litengwa ngokubonwa' - 'The hoe is bought after being seen'A wise Zulu proverb, "Igeja litengwa ngokubonwa," meaning "The hoe is bought after being seen," underscores the vital importance of thoroug...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
Ethanol blending programme safe, use of E20 won't affect vehicle insurance validity: GovtIndia's ethanol blending program is safe and beneficial, the government assures, dispelling fears about E20 fuel invalidating vehicle insur...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.04 AM IST
US Stocks: GIFT City or traditional broker? Before you start overseas investing, know which route saves you more in taxes, costs, and hassleIndians now have easier access to global markets through direct overseas investing or GIFT City. Direct investing offers wider choices and ...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.10 AM IST
India's LPG imports from US set to cross 1 million tons in June, sources sayIndia's LPG imports from the U.S. are projected to cross a record 1 million metric tons in June, driven by Middle Eastern supply disruption...
23 Jun, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
India-bound fertilizer ships cross Hormuz, government saysFour cargo ships laden with vital fertilizers like urea and di-ammonium phosphate have successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz, en rout...
22 Jun, 2026, 08.38 PM IST
India imposes anti-dumping duty on chemical imported from China, EU, USIndia has slapped a five-year anti-dumping duty on a key chemical used in rubber and tyre manufacturing, imported from China, the EU, and t...
22 Jun, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
Odisha coal gasification project to meet 35% of India's ammonium nitrate needs by 2030: IndustryA significant Rs 25,016-crore coal gasification project in Odisha, recently inaugurated by President Murmu and PM Modi, is set to fulfill n...
20 Jun, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas approves Rs150 Cr assistance for India's first private hybrid 2G ethanol project in UPThis initiative marks a significant stride towards India's circular bioeconomy, reducing reliance on food-based feedstocks and bolstering e...
19 Jun, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
Does E20 petrol attract ants due to sugar residue? Here's what you need to knowIndia mandates E20 petrol from April 1, 2026. Viral claims suggest E20 attracts ants due to sugar. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BP...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.33 PM IST