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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...
Aluminum’s war shock blunted by dark transits and Chinese supplyThe Iran war triggered one of the biggest shocks to the global aluminum market, raising fears of widespread smelter shutdowns and prices su...
Global commodity prices likely to remain elevated amid easing West Asia tensions; India's WPI seen at 7-8% in FY27: ReportGlobal commodity prices will stay high in coming months. Geopolitical tensions in West Asia and bad weather affecting crops are the main re...
Hormuz may reopen, but fertiliser relief is still months away for IndiaFertiliser supplies and prices will take months to return to normal. Natural gas and petroleum derivative supplies need to resume. Ammonia ...
Morbi's ceramic Kilns blaze again as fuel supply crisis easesWith the dust settling from the Iran war, Morbi's ceramic industry has emerged from its hiatus, bringing workers back to the bustling facto...
'Start your engines'? Shippers wary on Hormuz reopeningShipping groups are hesitant to resume sailing through the Strait of Hormuz. An agreement between the US and Iran promises its reopening. H...
Strait of Hormuz reopening to ease oil supply risks for India as US-Iran reach truce dealA "toll free" reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, following a US-Iran ceasefire agreement, promises significant relief for India's crude oil...
Two urea plants with 25.4 LT annual capacity to start production soonIndia is set to boost its urea production with two new plants commencing operations soon. These facilities will add 25.4 lakh tonnes to the...
No shortage of energy in country, LPG, oil supply situation comfortable: Hardeep Singh PuriSpeaking with reporters in Ludhiana, Puri further asserted that, while fuel prices rose considerably in many countries, rates in India drop...
Supply curbs bulk buyers shut out of retail fuel networkThe government has restricted bulk diesel purchases from retail stations to 200 litres per customer and banned reselling to prevent diversi...
Iran war puts Bangladesh’s nascent industrial dreams at riskBangladesh's economic growth is threatened by an energy shortage, leaving new industrial facilities idle. The country faces painful impacts...
Govt restricts bulk industrial petrol, diesel purchases through petrol pumpsIndustrial and commercial users can no longer buy petrol and diesel from petrol pumps. They must now get fuel from bulk sale points. This c...
India to remain fastest-growing major economy at 6.6 pc in FY27, down from 7.2 last year: World BankIndia will remain the world's fastest-growing major economy. Growth is projected to slow to 6.6 percent in fiscal year 2026-27. This modera...
World Bank cuts global growth forecast to 2.5%; India seen growing 6.6% amid Iran warGlobal economic growth is set to slow to 2.5% this year. The World Bank attributes this to the Iran war, which has driven up energy prices ...
US working to release energy reserves, boost sales of gas to ASEANThe United States is taking significant steps to elevate its role in the energy landscape of ASEAN nations by releasing energy reserves and...
India has 76 days of fuel reserves, oil supplies secure: Hardeep Singh PuriIndia possesses robust fuel reserves, sufficient for approximately one month of disruption. The nation's diversified sourcing strategy and ...
OMCs losing nearly ₹700 per domestic LPG cylinder despite price hike: GovtCooking gas prices have risen again. Oil companies are still losing about ₹700 on each domestic LPG cylinder. International prices are up d...
Indian households continue to pay among the lowest cooking gas prices in the world: Petroleum MinistryThe Indian household continues to buy cooking gas much cheaper than the household in any neighbouring country, and far below the price paid...
Dry ice’s use, devised in India, pioneered culinary advancementsGases are vital for modern life. From cooling vaccines to preserving food, their impact is immense. An Indian doctor's early innovation wit...
US Development FinCrop to invest $1.5 billion in Indo-Pacific energy platform, eyes South Asia buildoutThe US International Development Finance Corporation is investing $1.5 billion in a new energy platform for the Indo-Pacific. This major pr...