US sanctions on Iran: Basmati demand stays strong, pharma and livestock exporters face new hurdlesIranian demand for Indian basmati remains resilient despite tougher US sanctions, but exporters are facing rising shipping, insurance, and ...
09 Sep, 2026, 09.52 AM IST
Iraq oil exports surge, India set to benefit as Hormuz flows easeIraq's oil exports increased significantly in August and September. This rise followed wide profit margins and Iranian tanker passage appro...
03 Sep, 2026, 07.34 AM IST
The Americas' oil bonanza will outlast the Iran conflictThe Iran war and closure of the Strait of Hormuz are reshaping global oil trade, with producers across the Americas gaining market share fr...
01 Sep, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
Indian rice draws global interest as 3,317 buyers from 138 countries register for BIRC 2026: IREFOver 3,300 buyers from 138 countries registered for the upcoming Bharat International Rice Conference. This wide geographical spread highli...
31 Aug, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
BPCL explores buying Gulf oil on FOB basis, lifts Iraqi oilBharat Petroleum Corp expects its first Iraqi oil cargo soon and seeks more Gulf oil. The company is willing to lift oil from inside the St...
27 Aug, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
Six Months of Conflict: How the Iran war has reshaped global marketsAs global financial markets navigate the aftermath of recent conflicts, the mixed responses are evident. Energy prices have surged sharply,...
27 Aug, 2026, 01.42 PM IST
Russia-Ukraine war likely to raise import price of sunflower oil, yellow peasThe escalation of the Russia-Ukraine war could raise India’s import costs for sunflower oil and yellow peas, as attacks and shipping disrup...
25 Aug, 2026, 11.52 PM IST
India pivots to US for LPG, LNG as West Asia crisis disrupts Gulf suppliesIndia is sharply increasing LPG and LNG imports from the United States as West Asia disruptions constrain traditional Gulf supplies. US LPG...
25 Aug, 2026, 04.24 PM IST
India's exports to Iran set to fall further due to Dubai halt, US sanctionsNew U.S. sanctions and UAE trade suspension may disrupt Indian exports to Iran. Rice, tea, and pharmaceutical shipments routed through Duba...
24 Aug, 2026, 06.26 PM IST
India reworks oil map with Venezuela as Hormuz battlefield keeps Gulf flows in doubtIndia is increasing crude oil imports from Venezuela and Latin America. This diversification aims to secure supplies amid Middle East disru...
20 Aug, 2026, 04.44 PM IST
Red Sea blockade threat: Why India’s trade faces a wider supply-chain shockA prolonged disruption could force ships to reroute around the Cape of Good Hope, raising logistics costs while squeezing exporters and add...
20 Aug, 2026, 10.22 AM IST
Indian steel mills face margin squeeze as global coking coal prices riseIndian steelmakers face margin pressure from higher coking coal prices. Supply disruptions in Australia and China raise steelmaking costs s...
19 Aug, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
Sandwich generation: How to balance retirement, children’s education and care for elderly parentsLuckily, the squeeze phase doesn’t last forever. Kids grow up, loans get paid off and people enter peak earning years as they move towards ...
17 Aug, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
India must strengthen shipping capacity, naval protection amid growing chokepoints: GTRIIndia must treat maritime insecurity as a long-term trade risk as the Red Sea crisis crosses 1,000 days, GTRI said. Longer shipping routes ...
16 Aug, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
Saudi Red Sea oil exports go 'dark' as Houthi attack threat growsSaudi crude exports are vanishing from view as tankers switch off tracking signals. This Houthi threat is creating wide discrepancies in Sa...
13 Aug, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
Oil Price Today (August 12): Crude oil reclaims $90 again after fresh attacks on ships. What are experts saying?Brent crude futures were up 72 cents, or 0.81%, at $89.63, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude gained 71 cents, or 0.85%, to $83.9...
12 Aug, 2026, 07.45 AM IST
Batten down, ride out shipping stormShips are increasingly steering clear of the Suez Canal, resulting in port congestion and longer shipping times than usual. Driven by elect...
10 Aug, 2026, 11.09 PM IST