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
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The writer recalls how her mother used to take a self-declared three-day "vacation" during menstruation, avoiding household work and spendi...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.02 PM IST
IMF says it will take time for energy, commodity prices to normalize after US-Iran dealThe IMF notes a decline in energy and commodity prices following a ceasefire in the Strait of Hormuz, though full normalization will take t...
25 Jun, 2026, 10.10 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
30 India-bound ships cross Strait of Hormuz since Iran war began, 26 more await transitThirty ships bound for India have successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial route disrupted by recent geopolitical tensions. A...
25 Jun, 2026, 07.32 AM IST
Hormuz shipping activity shows signs of recovery; Indian refiners shine amid disruption: S&P GlobalShipping through the crucial Strait of Hormuz is showing signs of recovery, with daily transits increasing significantly, though still far ...
23 Jun, 2026, 08.34 PM IST
Oil may stay above pre-conflict levels; OMCs and gas stocks could see further upside: Probal SenGeopolitical easing may cool crude oil prices, but a return to pre-conflict levels remains unlikely soon. Experts suggest shipping disrupti...
23 Jun, 2026, 10.53 AM IST
12 Indians among 13 killed in blast at Qatar's Ras Laffan LNG complex during restartA devastating explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan LNG complex has claimed thirteen lives and injured sixty-six. The incident occurred during th...
23 Jun, 2026, 08.53 AM IST
Crude tankers return to Strait of Hormuz amid a tentative recovery in oil trafficOil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz saw an uptick on Monday, with four vessels carrying nearly 2 million barrels of crude navig...
22 Jun, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
Inflationary pressures, reduction in discretionary cash flows may impact collection of MFIs: ReportMicrofinance borrowers' repayment behavior may face challenges from inflation and reduced household cash, though the West Asia conflict has...
22 Jun, 2026, 05.14 PM IST
Nearly 12 ships carrying fertiliser cross Strait of HormuzAt the onset of the Iran war, eight urea, four diammonium phosphate (DAP), one ammonia and three sulphur vessels bound for India were stran...
22 Jun, 2026, 12.04 AM IST
Indian refiners increase Russian and UAE oil imports ahead of Hormuz recoveryIndia's crude oil imports hit a milestone in June, as Russia emerged as the primary supplier, followed closely by the UAE's near-record imp...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.46 AM IST
First signs of LNG traffic return emerge at Strait of Hormuz with a relief for PakistanAn LNG tanker loaded in Qatar is approaching the Strait of Hormuz, signalling a possible revival in traffic after a temporary US-Iran peace...
18 Jun, 2026, 09.21 AM IST
Oil prices to ease after US-Iran deal, but return to pre-war levels could take months: AnalystsEnergy markets anticipate price moderation for crude oil and liquefied natural gas. A potential US-Iran peace agreement and the reopening o...
16 Jun, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
Inpex shuts one LNG train at Australian Ichthys plant due to strikeJapan's Inpex has halted one of two liquefied natural gas production trains at its Ichthys plant in Australia. This closure follows a strik...
16 Jun, 2026, 01.03 PM IST
US-Iran peace deal: Reliance Industries, ONGC; which other oil & gas stocks will emerge as top winners and losers?A US-Iran peace deal is expected to ease oil supply risks, pushing crude prices lower. Nomura sees OMCs, CGDs, and Petronet LNG as key bene...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.47 AM IST
Is the Iran war just an energy shock - or a turning point?A potential U.S.-Iran peace deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could signal a watershed moment for global energy markets, moving beyond a ...
16 Jun, 2026, 06.41 AM IST