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Why oil’s not at $200 after the biggest supply shock in historyGlobal oil prices are defying expectations, staying below $100 a barrel even after the Strait of Hormuz was effectively blocked. Record US ...
Saudi Arabia is covered in sand, yet it imports millions of tons every year, and the reason lies in a tiny detail hidden in every grainSaudi Arabia imports sand from Australia for its massive construction projects. Desert sand is unsuitable for building concrete. River sand...
A ₹3 lakh crore rain check? India’s monsoon now comes with a Hormuz fine printIndia’s fertiliser supply chain is under strain as the West Asia conflict disrupts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route ...
Oil rally may fuel stagflation concerns, though AI remains market's key driver: Arnab DasRenewed Middle East tensions are driving oil prices higher, fueling inflation and economic growth concerns. Despite market optimism, signif...
Narrow the Gulf for Delhi: Conversation on derisking the future from Hormuz is good news for IndiaThe West Asia crisis presents India a chance to regain global influence. Discussions are underway to secure trade routes beyond the Strait ...
India’s shipping services to East Hormuz and Red Sea doubled from FebruaryShipping routes East of Hormuz and in the Red Sea have seen a significant increase in services. The Indian government is also processing a ...
Shivraj Chouhan to launch 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' on June 1 as Govt reviews fertiliser, fuel stocks amid West Asia crisisUnion Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launches Khet Bachao Abhiyan nationwide from June 1. The campaign aims to reduce excessive...
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...
Saudi Arabia March crude exports drop to lowest on record, JODI saysSaudi Arabia's oil exports and production reached historic lows in March. The ongoing Iran war has severely impacted global energy markets....
Supply-chain stress that peaked in covid heads higher againRising logistics costs and delivery times are pressuring central banks, with some indicators reaching multi-year highs, signaling potential...
Aramco CEO warns 1 billion barrels lost will slow oil market recoverySaudi Aramco's CEO Amin Nasser warns that the global oil market will take time to recover from a significant supply shock. He stated that a...
AI boom masks rising global energy risks, warns David RocheMarket veterans warn investors may be underestimating the long-term economic fallout from the Middle East energy crisis. While AI spending ...
Trump administration sows confusion as it tries to reopen Strait of HormuzThe Trump administration's approach to the Iran war has been marked by conflicting statements. Initially, a ceasefire was declared, followe...
The risk of the Iran war restarting is irrationally highThe US and Iran are locked in a dangerous standoff, fueled by mutual miscalculations and overconfidence. Ancient Greek concepts of error an...
US Iran war leading to advancement of Tehran’s military tech know-how? Explainer on undetonated weapons, diplomacy, red lines and renewed fighting risksUS Iran war leading to advancement of Tehran’s military tech know-how? Reports say Iran recovered undetonated US missiles and bomblets and ...
Welcome to the age of energy shocks: The unsettling future view that Iran's Hormuz playbook showsIran war: In today’s rapidly evolving energy scene, crises have become the new norm, frequently disrupting oil and gas supply chains. The g...
MSME manufacturing sector expands in Jan-March period but growth moderates amid West Asia crisis: PHDCCI surveyIndia's MSME manufacturing sector continued to grow in early 2026. However, expansion slowed due to global issues, especially the West Asia...
MSME activity expands but loses steam as global headwinds bite: PHDCCI surveyIndia's manufacturing MSME sector continues to expand. However, growth momentum is slowing. New orders and production are increasing at a s...
Wheat rallies on weather woes and Iran-linked fertilizer crunchWheat prices are climbing significantly this week. Fertilizer shortages, exacerbated by the Iran war, are also a major concern. These facto...
What is Bab el-Mandeb? The critical trade route Iran threatens to shut downThe Iran Red Sea trade threat has intensified sharply, with tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz falling below 10% of its normal dai...