US looks to unblock Hormuz with quiet version of Project FreedomAmerica is now working discreetly to safeguard ships in the Strait of Hormuz. This new approach involves coordinating with shipping compani...
03 Jun, 2026, 08.25 AM IST
An LNG glut is on its wayThe closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the shutdown of Qatar’s LNG exports have pushed gas prices higher, but the disruption could ultimat...
01 Jun, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
AI bubble debate gets real as chip stocks rallyChipmaker stocks are soaring, leading to a debate about an artificial intelligence bubble. Demand for AI data center chips is driving price...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Global clean-energy manufacturing supply far exceeds demandGlobal clean-energy manufacturing capacity now exceeds demand. Asia, led by China, dominates production, pushing prices down. This oversupp...
28 May, 2026, 11.10 AM IST
A warning to critical minerals buyers: Avoid butter mountains, aluminium floodsWestern nations are investing heavily in critical minerals to reduce dependence on China. However, experts warn this could lead to a surplu...
26 May, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
Rs 10.9 lakh crore burden: Iran shock can take a load off India's backRising oil prices triggered by the Iran conflict are pushing India to accelerate its shift away from fossil fuels, with the government fast...
20 May, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
Domestic-coated sugar export banDue to a shortfall in sugar production linked to adverse weather conditions, India has placed a temporary ban on sugar exports through Sept...
17 May, 2026, 11.03 PM IST
Oil & gas sector outlook 2026: Higher brent prices seen boosting upstream firms, hurting OMC marginsGlobal oil markets have shifted dramatically. Geopolitical tensions have caused a surge in Brent crude prices. Supply disruptions are a maj...
11 May, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
- US stocks: American Airlines dims 2026 forecast as high fuel costs hurt margins
American Airlines cut its 2026 profit forecast on Thursday, pushing the lower-end of the range to a loss, as sky-high jet fuel costs driven...
23 Apr, 2026, 09.24 PM IST
India craves a sweet fix for crude addiction. Can it work?India is rapidly expanding its use of ethanol, a sugar-based fuel. This strategy aims to cut reliance on imported crude oil and boost farme...
23 Apr, 2026, 03.47 PM IST
Cheap batteries are taking over the world’s power gridsThis boom, led by China's manufacturing prowess, is making batteries a crucial tool for grid resilience and a cost-effective alternative to...
21 Apr, 2026, 11.34 AM IST
IHCL remains confident of achieving all its goals: MD and CEOIndian Hotels Company Limited, IHCL, is successfully managing global and local challenges. The company is expanding its brand portfolio acr...
15 Apr, 2026, 06.26 PM IST
Charting the global economy: War fuels inflation, saps sentimentSurging fuel costs from the Iran war are driving a rapid increase in global inflation and a significant drop in consumer confidence.
12 Apr, 2026, 09.20 AM IST
Too much, never enough: Why the IPL feels exhausting and irresistible at the same timeThe IPL is a major sporting event captivating audiences. New heroes emerge daily, with compelling backstories. Despite purists' concerns ab...
11 Apr, 2026, 11.36 PM IST
Keep calm and carry on hopingAs global energy markets struggle to regain stability, the impacts of disruptions in the Hormuz Strait and shifting production levels are c...
09 Apr, 2026, 10.57 PM IST
- Global turmoil, capacity glut force SCI not to place new orders
Faced with a capacity glut, coupled with the squeezed margins due to ongoing global economic turmoil, state-run Shipping Corporation of Ind...
15 Jul, 2012, 03.02 PM IST
- China's battery makers cut global glut in lead
The global glut in lead is falling to a five-year low as China, the biggest buyer, consumes a record amount to make batteries for everythin...
14 Dec, 2011, 03.55 AM IST