Ten reasons oil is still below $100 a barrelGlobal oil prices remain surprisingly low despite the ongoing war in Iran. China's drastic cut in oil imports is a major factor. Demand des...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
War & AImpact: China's export-price jump fastest in 3 yearsChina's export prices surged 5% in April, the fastest in three years, driven by global energy costs and AI demand for commodities like oil,...
30 May, 2026, 12.27 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
Crude awakening: Chemical companies face margin pressure as oil-linked costs surge amid geopolitical tensionsRising crude oil prices are pressuring chemical sector margins due to increased feedstock and energy costs. Despite this, the Nifty Chemica...
25 May, 2026, 11.03 AM IST
What if the Strait of Hormuz didn’t reopen?The Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil route, faces potential prolonged closure. This situation mirrors past disruptions, raising concerns about...
23 May, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
Price shocks from the Iran war power solar sales in energy-hungry AsiaIran war news: Soaring fuel prices due to the Iran war are pushing consumers in Asia towards rooftop solar power. In the Philippines, insta...
13 May, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
China’s property prices crash to 2005 levels: Could India face a similar housing slump?China's property market faces a prolonged downturn, with prices hitting near two-decade lows, sparking fears of a similar correction in Ind...
29 Apr, 2026, 09.38 AM 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
Semaglutide API price plunges amid GLP-1 rushGlobal demand for weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy has caused semaglutide prices to drop significantly. Manufacturing has expanded rapi...
17 Apr, 2026, 12.54 AM IST
Is a college education still worth it in India?India must confront the impact of AI on jobs due to its large youth population, reliance on software services, and an oversupply of graduat...
15 Apr, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
Global coal mine additions fall to decade low in 2024, yet oversupply risk looms from ChinaGlobal Energy Monitor reports a 10-year low in new coal mining capacity for 2024, decreasing by 46% from 2023. While construction slowed in...
29 Jul, 2025, 11.57 AM IST
Feeling US heat, Chinese companies offer to discount India bill for electronics partsThe US-China tariff war has significantly slowed fresh orders to Chinese manufacturers as global supply chains are reset following reciproc...
10 Apr, 2025, 05.30 AM IST
China's solar goes from supremacy to oversupplyBeijing invested over $50 billion in new solar supply capacity from 2011 to 2022, according to the International Energy Agency.
10 Oct, 2024, 10.00 AM IST
China's state planner warns intensified EV price war on oversupplyChina's NDRC expects increased competition in electric cars and plug-in hybrids due to oversupply. Market to see 110+ new energy vehicle mo...
22 Apr, 2024, 01.46 PM IST
Just quality won't do, steel companies must cut rates: ExpertsExperts believe that despite the March quarter traditionally being the strongest for steelmakers both in terms of demand and margins, they ...
27 Dec, 2023, 11.36 PM IST
China's bad loans rise: Banking Regulatory CommissionThe increase in bad loans came as China moved to reduce the capacity of oversupplied industries and close "zombie companies".
29 May, 2016, 06.57 PM IST