War in the Middle East is making clothes more expensiveThe ongoing conflict in Iran is causing significant disruptions in global apparel supply chains.
14 Sep, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
India, Asian peers pile up $7.4 billion spot-gas bill, turning wary of LNGAsian nations spent billions on spot LNG after supply disruptions. These higher costs pressure economies reliant on natural gas imports. Co...
14 Sep, 2026, 08.00 AM IST
India okays Nepal's request for 654 MW electricity advance importIndia has approved Nepal's request for advance electricity import approvals. This allows Nepal to import around 654 MW of peak electricity ...
13 Sep, 2026, 11.45 PM IST
De-dollarisation and its impact on commodities and global tradeFor decades, the US dollar has dominated global trade and commodity markets. Most commodities, including crude oil, natural gas, gold, indu...
12 Sep, 2026, 10.34 AM IST
Amid US-Iran war and rising LNG rates, GAIL Gas turns to blended pricing to keep industrial gas affordableGAIL Gas employs blended pricing to keep industrial natural gas affordable. This strategy uses varied gas supplies and contractual flexibil...
12 Sep, 2026, 12.04 AM IST
IEA slashes oil demand forecast as prices surgeThe International Energy Agency on Friday further reduced its forecast for global oil demand this year, citing the recent escalation in the...
11 Sep, 2026, 11.51 PM IST
US inflation picked up as gas prices marched higher due to conflict in the Middle EastUS inflation held at 3.4% in August from a year earlier, while monthly consumer prices accelerated 0.4% as renewed Middle East fighting pus...
11 Sep, 2026, 06.49 PM IST
Commodity Talk | Gold isn't the only story: Why copper, energy and other commodities are gaining portfolio relevance, says Dr. Joseph ThomasGold remains the traditional hedge against inflation and uncertainty, but the opportunity set is becoming much broader. Copper, for instanc...
11 Sep, 2026, 08.12 AM IST
Oil prices set to end week over $100 for first time in nearly 4 monthsOil prices are inching closer to the $100 mark as shipping routes come under rising attack. The Houthi grip on Yemen's Mocha port poses ris...
11 Sep, 2026, 06.52 AM IST
India ramps up domestic LPG production as renewed US-Iran attacks spark fresh fears over Strait of Hormuz suppliesIndia is increasing domestic cooking gas production to address supply gaps. Local refiners aim to add over ten percent to current output le...
11 Sep, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
IMF say global growth on track to reach 3% in 2026, but risks remain highThe global economy has weathered the energy shock better than feared. Economic output is still expected to expand by about three percent in...
10 Sep, 2026, 11.02 PM IST
ECB raises interest rates as Iran war fans inflation fearsThe European Central Bank has taken another bold action by raising interest rates for the second occasion within the year. This effort is d...
10 Sep, 2026, 09.20 PM IST
ECB raises interest rates as Iran war fuels inflation fearsThe European Central Bank increased interest rates again this year. This action aims to control inflation fueled by energy prices and confl...
10 Sep, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
India’s power demand crosses 260 GW in September heat, coal stocks tightenIndia's peak power demand has significantly increased this September, exceeding last year's levels. Sultry weather and deficient rainfall a...
10 Sep, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
India faces higher oil import costs as crude prices surge on West Asia supply risksInternational crude prices surged, impacting India's oil import bill and inflation. Escalating West Asia tensions raised concerns about glo...
08 Sep, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
AI's left hand begins to take away jobs before its right hand canIn response to soaring chip prices, Samsung India is downsizing its electronics division. The burgeoning demand for specialized chips fuele...
08 Sep, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
Iran vows to respond to US strikes, says US energy companies' facilities are 'exposed'Iran has threatened to retaliate against any new United States attacks on its assets. The nation warned that regional energy production is ...
07 Sep, 2026, 06.01 PM IST