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Higher prices for gas, groceries and flights will outlast the Iran war, experts sayA tentative deal to end the Iran war offers hope but immediate price drops for consumers are unlikely. Experts suggest it will take time fo...
After Iran, China has a powerful new oil price weaponChina has emerged as the world's first oil "swing importer," significantly reducing its imports by a third to an eight-year low. This move,...
India eyes biofertilisers after Mideast war stoked supply fearsUnder a shed in north India, women scoop cow dung, lumps of unrefined sugar and flour to produce biofertiliser -- part of a growing effort ...
Strait of Hormuz reopening to ease oil supply risks for India as US-Iran reach truce dealA "toll free" reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, following a US-Iran ceasefire agreement, promises significant relief for India's crude oil...
Alang shipbreaking yard, world's largest, faces worst-ever crisis as vessel arrivals hit record lowAlang, India's largest shipbreaking yard, is experiencing its worst downturn. Geopolitical tensions and extended ship lifespans have led to...
Donald Trump, Narendra Modi look to repair ties in shadow of new US strikesA potential meeting between Indian Prime Minister Modi and US President Trump could reset strained ties following recent attacks on Indian-...
Govt restricts bulk industrial petrol, diesel purchases through petrol pumpsIndustrial and commercial users can no longer buy petrol and diesel from petrol pumps. They must now get fuel from bulk sale points. This c...
Fed's Warsh inherits economy increasingly squeezed by inflationNew Fed Chair Kevin Warsh faces a challenging economy. Rising inflation, fueled by the Iran war's impact on energy and goods, is squeezing ...
No Santa for exporters this Christmas: Iran war disrupts supply chains, stretches transit times to 60 days, threatens marginsIndian exporters say longer shipping routes, rising input costs, and delayed payment cycles are squeezing margins and putting pressure on d...
Bengal leather industry expecting raw material shortage amid strict slaughter normsWest Bengal's leather industry is facing a raw material shortage. Stricter animal slaughter regulations are impacting the supply of cow and...
WHO chief heads to Congo as Ebola outbreak strains responseHealth authorities in Congo and neighbouring countries are scrambling to contain the latest outbreak of the rare Bundibugyo strain, for whi...
From Alphonso to Kesar: How a tiny fly halted India’s mango exports to Japan after two decadesJapan has suspended fresh mango imports from India for the 2026 season due to concerns over pest treatment procedures at an Indian facility...
Measures announced to ease bottlenecks in Gulf bound container movementsThe government is taking steps to clear cargo backlogs at ports. Measures are being implemented to speed up container movement and reduce d...
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...
Resilient, not shock-free: India charts path through war jittersIndia's economy faces challenges from the West Asia conflict. Rising oil prices and trade disruptions are impacting India. However, strong ...
Shipping ministry gives six-month breather to foreign flagged ships moving domestic cargoIndia is opening its shores to foreign vessels, allowing them to transport cargo along its coast for the next six months. This strategic de...
Rising freight costs, container shortages threaten exports; need urgent steps: GTRIIndia faces challenges in exports due to rising freight costs, container shortages, and reliance on foreign carriers. GTRI suggests boostin...
Container shortage is shipping’s Achilles’ heelAn initial surge in freight prices — prompted by ships taking the much longer route around the Cape of Good Hope — petered out in March, ye...
Container shortage sparks coffee shipping experimentStaggered economic restarts during the pandemic and an acceleration of online buying has created an all-out fight for freight.
Address shortage of containers for shipping, says exportersIn a letter to the Minister, a copy of which was released to reporters, president of TEA Raja M Shanmugham said exporting units are now fac...