From India to China, a look at what governments worldwide are doing to shield households from rising energy costsGovernments globally are implementing diverse strategies to mitigate soaring energy costs stemming from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Measu...
13 May, 2026, 09.02 AM IST
Oil market enters tight supply phase after years of underinvestment: Nikhil BhandariGlobal energy markets are entering a structurally tighter phase due to years of underinvestment in crude oil and refining. While renewables...
12 May, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
West Asia Conflict: Supply chain woes hit smaller brands harder amid inflationAmid ongoing supply chain challenges and the burden of rising operational costs, smaller consumer goods players are feeling the squeeze. Th...
08 May, 2026, 01.02 AM IST
Philips looks to step up play in India’s growing discretionary marketPhilips says global macroeconomic volatility has hit businesses over the past five years, but underlying demand trends are still supporting...
28 Apr, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
Iran war could make petroleum products from clothes to crayons more costlyGlobal oil disruptions are making everyday items more expensive. From plush toys to bandages, the cost of materials derived from petroleum ...
22 Apr, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
How Animals Adapt Faster Than Evolution ItselfAnimals are rapidly changing their behavior to survive new environments. This flexibility allows them to adapt quickly without physical cha...
21 Apr, 2026, 06.29 PM IST
Milk supply, prices remain stable amid West Asia crisis; no disruption in dairy operations: Govt"Milk procurement processing and supply across the country have remained uninterrupted amid the ongoing West Asia crisis. Price of milk and...
21 Apr, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
Iran war: HUL hikes prices of Dove, Pears, Surf, Red LabelHindustan Unilever Limited has increased prices for its soap products. This move is a response to escalating costs of raw materials and pac...
16 Apr, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
Iran war promises green edge for Asia as plastic packaging runs shortThe Iran war's disruption of plastic supplies has unexpectedly boosted demand for eco-friendly paper packaging, with inquiries tripling for...
15 Apr, 2026, 07.38 AM IST
Crude cargo traffic likely to get caught up in war logjam againA US naval blockade of Iranian ports, following failed ceasefire talks, has increased uncertainty over energy cargo movements and the risk ...
14 Apr, 2026, 05.00 AM IST
Packaging material crunch hits fertiliser, seeds companiesIndia's fertiliser and seed sectors face a packaging material crisis. The ongoing Iran war has disrupted supplies, increasing costs signifi...
02 Apr, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
War singes ecommerce, quick commerce supply chains as input costs riseThe first signs of stress, according to industry executives, are visible in packaging costs and inventory movement and fulfilment cycles, p...
30 Mar, 2026, 01.34 PM IST
Asia feels the heat: Iran energy shock turns into full-blown crisis across region - here's the breakdownThe Asia energy crisis is escalating fast, with oil prices crossing $106 per barrel and LNG rates jumping 143% in weeks. This sharp surge i...
26 Mar, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
Iran War: From beer to cosmetics, Asia feels full force of war-fuelled energy crisisIran war is causing widespread supply chain disruptions across Asia, leading to soaring prices for everyday goods like plastics, oil deriva...
26 Mar, 2026, 04.05 PM IST
Brewers in India warn of shortages as Iran war hits glass bottle, can makersGlobal brewers in India face potential price hikes and supply disruptions due to a gas shortage impacting glass bottle production. Shipping...
24 Mar, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
Plastic price surge hits MSMEs, disrupts supply chains for FMCG and footwear firmsPlastic processing units in Kerala are halting operations due to rising raw material costs and capital shortages, impacting FMCG, footwear,...
17 Mar, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
Ban on plastic bottles may hike drug pricesOne lakh metric tonnes of PET used in pharmaceuticals market will have to be replaced by 9 lakh metric tonnes of glass per year.
22 Nov, 2014, 01.58 PM IST