Nestle flags near-term consumption slowdown amid West Asia conflict, El Nino concernsNestle India anticipates slower consumption growth in the food and beverage sector soon. Geopolitical tensions and weather uncertainties ar...
04 Aug, 2026, 07.21 PM IST
Singapore's Grab lifts annual forecasts as AI, incentives drive growthGrab has increased its annual revenue and profit forecasts for the upcoming year. Strong demand for ride-hailing and delivery services fuel...
04 Aug, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
West Asia conflict adds fresh cost pressures for India IncA prolonged conflict in West Asia is making it harder for companies to manage costs as volatility in commodity prices, freight rates and cu...
03 Aug, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
How Iran is widening its pressure campaign to force US concessionsIran is pursuing a strategy of calibrated escalation to raise the economic and strategic costs for the US and its allies by threatening the...
03 Aug, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
AI boom, West Asia crisis trigger printed circuit board shortage, price rise in electronics industryThis crunch in printed circuit boards (PCB) -- a hardware platform on which components are fixed in electronic products -- stems from risin...
02 Aug, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
Aluminium signals recovery after correction; supply risks and energy concerns may drive the next leg higherThe recent rebound has been supported by tightening global inventories, concerns over energy availability in key producing regions, geopoli...
01 Aug, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
The next China shock could be bigger than solar, batteries and EVsChina is emerging as a global leader in humanoid robot manufacturing. The nation's scale and cost reduction strategies are alarming interna...
30 Jul, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
Microsoft to build AI system that makes models substitutableMicrosoft CEO Satya Nadella announced record fiscal-year performance and future AI focus. The company is building a new AI model system for...
30 Jul, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
As Iran war rages on, US takes a massive hit far from the battle ground; loses nuclear supercarrier USS NimitzAmerica's first nuclear supercarrier, USS Nimitz, is preparing for deactivation in March 2027. This iconic warship has served the US Navy f...
30 Jul, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
Aramco mulls new Asia pricing on deliveries from Egypt portState-run Aramco has been asking Asian customers to take oil deliveries from the Egyptian port, near the Suez Canal exit from the Red Sea, ...
30 Jul, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
India's energy security at risk from Hormuz-Red Sea double squeeze, says CareEdge RatingsIndia faces significant energy security risks from chokepoint disruptions. A dual closure could push Brent crude prices to $130-135 per bar...
29 Jul, 2026, 06.32 PM IST
Higher crude oil prices could hit India's fiscal health, finance ministry saysIndia's finance ministry warns of rising crude oil prices impacting fiscal and trade balances. Persistent geopolitical tensions in West Asi...
29 Jul, 2026, 06.28 PM IST
Import restriction on low-priced PVC resin may push domestic prices: GTRINew import restrictions on low-priced PVC resin will affect foreign suppliers. Domestic prices for this key raw material are expected to in...
29 Jul, 2026, 02.53 PM IST
Global Market: Warning signals flash red as oil, AI concerns and debt risks rattle investorsSeveral key market warning indicators are approaching crisis levels now. Elevated oil prices and geopolitical uncertainty fuel inflation co...
29 Jul, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
At least 8,500 potentially polluting shipwrecks are rusting on the ocean floor with fuel still inside; leaks in Micronesia show the risk that one storm or earthquake could unleashSunken World War II warships are becoming a significant pollution threat globally. These vessels hold vast amounts of oil and are slowly co...
28 Jul, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
Hormuz, Red Sea spark a 1,000% war-risk premium shockWar-risk insurance premiums have surged by as much as 1,000% as tensions across the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea disrupt shipping. Fres...
24 Jul, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
Attacks on seafarers hit hiring, raise costs for shipping companiesThe recent spate of attacks on commercial vessels is significantly impacting the recruitment of Indian seafarers and driving up associated ...
16 Jul, 2026, 01.19 AM IST