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RBI MPC: Growth rate could top 7% if oil prices fall furtherThe MPC members had voted for a status quo in the June policy, citing resilient growth and the need to assess inflation impact while statin...
US-Iran talks make significant progress in Switzerland; Hormuz channel set up to avert incidentsIran and the US have made significant headway in talks mediated by Qatar, aiming to end a protracted conflict. A new framework is being fin...
RBI flags rising fuel-price pressures amid West Asia war, says crude is easing as Hormuz fears recedeThe Reserve Bank of India has highlighted rising fuel prices and a dip in consumer confidence due to West Asian conflict, despite a recent ...
NSA Ajit Doval meets senior Iranian security officialIn a significant diplomatic engagement, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval held discussions with Iran's Deputy Secretary for Defence Affa...
Iran, US establish communication line to safeguard shipping through Hormuz, say mediatorsIran and the United States have established a direct communication line to "avoid incidents and miscommunication" in the Strait of Hormuz, ...
West Asia conflict may pressure hospitality occupancy, warns ICRA; FY27 estimate at 72-74%Hospitality sector occupancy is projected at 66-68% for early FY27, rising to 72-74% for the full year, according to ICRA. However, prolong...
Iran-US talks: Key takeaways from first round in SwitzerlandRecent discussions between Iran and the US in Switzerland mark a promising step towards resolving the Middle East conflict, facilitated by ...
Basmati prices may fall 5–10% as Strait of Hormuz closure hits exports"After the interim (US-Iran) peace deal was announced, exporters started buying basmati rice in good quantities for shipment to the Middle ...
US Centcom says Iran does not control Hormuz after Tehran closes strait over Israeli strikes in LebanonIran has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed following Israeli strikes in Lebanon, citing violations of a ceasefire. However, the US Centr...
US military 'vigilant' after Iran announces Hormuz closureThe US military said Saturday it remained "present and vigilant" in the Strait of Hormuz, shortly after Iran announced it was closing the c...
Iran says it will waive fees for Hormuz during 60 day negotiation periodIran has announced a 60-day waiver on fees for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, following a memorandum of understanding with the Unit...
First signs of LNG traffic return emerge at Strait of Hormuz with a relief for PakistanAn LNG tanker loaded in Qatar is approaching the Strait of Hormuz, signalling a possible revival in traffic after a temporary US-Iran peace...
AI must empower people: PM Modi at G7 SummitPrime Minister Narendra Modi spoke at the G7 Summit in France about Artificial Intelligence. He stressed AI must empower people and be incl...
West Asia crisis eases, but peace could elude consumers for nowConsumers in India will not experience immediate price drops for daily essentials and home appliances. Manufacturers are holding onto raw m...
Trump, do keep a leash on IsraelRecent Israeli strikes in Beirut have unexpectedly advanced a US-Iran deal. This agreement, set to be signed soon in Switzerland, faces cha...
Qatar plans to rapidly restart LNG production after Hormuz opensQatar plans to quickly ramp up liquefied natural gas production to nearly full capacity within two months of the Strait of Hormuz reopening...
Durable US-Iran peace deal to provide predictable environment for trade: CRFA US-Iran peace deal promises greater regional stability. This will benefit Indian exporters with reduced costs for shipping, insurance, an...
Indian LNG carrier Disha crosses HormuzAn Indian LNG carrier, Disha, has successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz. This marks the first Indian LNG tanker to cross the war-affe...
Will increase seafarer repatriations if needed: Shipping Ministry’s Mukesh MangalIndia plans to increase efforts to bring back its seafarers from West Asia if needed. Currently, 18,000 Indian seafarers are in the region....
MEA flags growing threat to shipping as MT Jalveer crew evacuation beginsIndia's External Affairs Ministry voiced worry over ongoing shipping attacks in West Asia. The crew of the vessel MT Jalveer, near Oman, is...