The 'little boy' in the Pacific, India's monsoon and the big test aheadIndia's crucial monsoon season has begun sluggishly, with a significant rainfall deficit raising concerns for the farm economy. Delayed sow...
03 Jul, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
India, China ink edible oil trade pact to boost soybean oil importsIndia's edible oil industry, represented by IVPA, has inked a significant pact with China's CFNA to boost bilateral trade. This collaborati...
02 Jul, 2026, 08.43 PM IST
India's June palm oil imports fall to 14-month low as demand softens, dealers sayIndia's palm oil imports plunged to a 14-month low in June, driven by weak consumer demand and a shrinking price advantage over rival oils....
02 Jul, 2026, 02.59 PM IST
Why are oil prices down today, and will Brent futures and US WTI crude prices continue to fall or rise again? Iran-US talks, Strait of Hormuz recovery and US inventory data keep crude market under focusOil prices declined as investors watched Iran-US talks, the recovery of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, and upcoming US inventory da...
01 Jul, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
India's economic plot twist comes with one villain stepping aside, another waitingIndia's economic outlook has improved as falling crude oil prices ease inflation, strengthen the balance of payments and prompt economists ...
01 Jul, 2026, 02.37 PM IST
India's June crude imports hit record high as Russian supplies surge despite West Asia tensionsIndia's crude oil imports hit a record 4.93 million barrels per day in June, bolstered by substantial purchases from Russia, which solidifi...
01 Jul, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
Why is Dow Jones down while S&P 500 and Nasdaq up today, and will US stock market continue to witness mixed trends? Explained as Wall Street ends winning half of 2026 with mixed openingWall Street opened with mixed performance on the final trading day of the first half of 2026. While the Dow Jones slipped, the S&P 500 and ...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.38 PM IST
Why are oil prices up today, and will Brent and US WTI crude futures continue to rise or fall again? Oil market reacts to US-Iran talks, Strait of Hormuz developments and supply outlookOil prices posted gains during Tuesday's trading, but both Brent and US WTI crude futures remained on course for their biggest quarterly de...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.27 PM IST
India plans to cut reliance on Middle East oil, tap spot market after war shockIndia's state refiners are pivoting away from Middle Eastern oil contracts following the Iran war's supply disruptions. They plan to boost ...
30 Jun, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
India's Russian oil imports to hit record high in June, data showsIndia's Russian oil imports hit an all-time high in June, reaching approximately 2.70 million barrels per day. This surge is attributed to ...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
Sri Lanka reduces fuel prices after Middle East ceasefireSri Lanka on Tuesday cut fuel prices by up to six percent, the first such move since the Middle East war triggered a surge in energy prices...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.21 AM IST
Asia's crude oil imports tick up in June but uncertainty reignsAsia's crude oil imports saw a slight June uptick but remain near decade lows, impacted by the Iran conflict disrupting Middle East shipmen...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.11 AM IST
Rupee treads water, traders await range break to gauge directional trendThe Indian rupee held steady as tensions between Iran and the US eased, with traders anticipating a clearer market direction. Currently tra...
29 Jun, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
Petroleum vulnerability rising, India must build crude buffers and cut import dependence, EY cautionsIndia faces mounting vulnerability due to its soaring dependence on imported crude oil, now exceeding 90%. A recent EY report urges augment...
28 Jun, 2026, 08.58 AM 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
Hormuz oil shock echoes 1973 embargo lessonsThe recent Strait of Hormuz closure, though brief, signals a potential turning point for global energy. Echoing the 1973 oil embargo, this ...
26 Jun, 2026, 11.41 AM IST