Merchant ships desert Strait of Hormuz amid renewed US strikesCommercial shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz nearly came to a halt on Thursday as fears of renewed military escalation between ...
28 May, 2026, 07.21 PM IST
India may cheer an Iran deal, but peace in Hormuz won’t refill its emptying economic tankThe economic horizon of India is clouded by a dual predicament characterized by a lack of financial resources and innovative ideas. While r...
28 May, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
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...
22 May, 2026, 08.54 PM IST
India set to scale back Russian oil imports if US waiver lapsesIran war oil impact: Amidst the ongoing geopolitical turmoil, Indian oil refiners face a critical moment as the expiration of a US waiver l...
13 May, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
State government administered ports to mirror concessions offered by centre: Shipping MinistryIndian maritime authorities are urging state-run ports to offer concessions on charges. This follows similar moves by the central governmen...
27 Apr, 2026, 09.45 PM IST
One of three ships fired at by Iran may have been bound for GujaratThree commercial vessels were fired upon by Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz, with two subsequently seized. Initial shipping data ind...
22 Apr, 2026, 07.27 PM IST
India seen to line up three buffers for its economy amid the Iran storm: Fitch unitIran War: The Indian government is seen to focus on securing essential supplies, curbing business costs through subsidies and tax relief, a...
22 Apr, 2026, 09.23 AM IST
India builds insurance shield for risky sea trade as global cover dries upIn response to the challenges posed by renewed hostilities affecting maritime trade, Indian public sector insurers have unveiled an innovat...
21 Apr, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
Ports listing concessions for stranded containers on websiteIndian ports are now displaying stranded cargo eligible for concessions on their websites. This move aims for transparency and ensures expo...
17 Apr, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
Massive repatriation effort: Nearly 1 million Indians return from West Asia amid regional turmoilIndia has facilitated the return of about 9,84,000 citizens from West Asia since February 28 amid airspace disruptions. The MEA said missio...
16 Apr, 2026, 10.08 AM IST
Wholesale rice prices up 7% as West Asia ceasefire fuels export rushIndian rice prices have seen a significant jump at the wholesale level. This surge follows a recent ceasefire between the US and Iran, lead...
11 Apr, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
West Asia conflict: Govt to setup weekly monitoring mechanism to track exim trendsThe government is establishing a weekly system to monitor export-import trends and industry stress. This move addresses concerns over suppl...
10 Apr, 2026, 08.13 PM IST
India-flagged LPG vessel arrives at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority in Navi MumbaiAn India-flagged LPG vessel, Green Asha, has successfully reached Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority. The ship navigated the Strait of Hormuz ...
09 Apr, 2026, 09.47 AM IST
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...
03 Apr, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
India may relax cabotage rules amid West Asia shipping crunchIndia might ease cabotage rules for foreign ships carrying domestic cargo. This move is being considered due to a potential shortage of ves...
07 Mar, 2026, 12.40 AM IST
India may ease permits for foreign flagged vessel to ship domestic containersIndia is considering relaxing cabotage rules for foreign vessels to address a potential shortage of ships and containers amid rising freigh...
06 Mar, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
Not going, bananas: Ramzan ripe time for most-exported fruit but Iran war a spoilerIndia's top fruit export, bananas, faces disruption due to the West Asia conflict. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has stranded thousan...
06 Mar, 2026, 12.42 AM IST