China says will play 'greater role' in ending Mideast fightingChina's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Beijing would play a "greater role" in ending hostilities in the Middle East during talks with his Ir...
06 May, 2026, 03.54 PM IST
From dropping bombs to pressuring banks: US pivots to economic warfare on IranThe Trump administration is shifting its Iran strategy towards economic pressure, threatening secondary sanctions on countries doing busine...
16 Apr, 2026, 08.16 AM IST
Will US naval blockade on Iranian ports successful in ending already-fragile ceasefire? Global oil, Strait of Hormuz, Donald Trump, Iran tensions explainedWill US naval blockade on Iranian ports successful in ending already-fragile ceasefire? The United States has launched a naval blockade tar...
13 Apr, 2026, 10.14 PM IST
Brent WTI crude oil prices jump 5% today: Why oil and gas prices are rising again despite ceasefire announcements — will crude oil touch the $110 mark again?Today’s oil price surge and current oil and gas prices outlook: Oil prices jumped sharply today, with Brent crude at $98.82 and WTI near $9...
09 Apr, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
US-Iran truce brings respite, but no quick fix for India Inc's supply painCEOs express cautious optimism following the US-Iran ceasefire, anticipating a consumer sentiment boost after a month of geopolitical uncer...
09 Apr, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
California on edge: Oil shock looms as Middle East supply crunch hits the USCalifornia may face fuel price rises after Iran blocked the Strait of Hormuz. Oil shipments dropped sharply, creating fears of shortages. E...
01 Apr, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
From autos to chemicals, Hormuz crisis widens supply risks beyond oil: UBSTrade disruption at the Strait of Hormuz affects more than just oil and gas. Key industries like automobiles, chemicals, and personal care ...
25 Mar, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
Delhi's vegetable prices may surge amidst farmers' protests, supply chain disruptionsVegetable prices in Delhi are at risk of rising as farmers' protests disrupt supply chains, particularly affecting carrots due to supply is...
17 Feb, 2024, 12.31 PM IST
Abbott apologizes for US baby formula shortageInitially caused by supply chain blockages and a lack of production workers due to the pandemic, the shortage was exacerbated in February w...
25 May, 2022, 11.28 PM IST
Inflation across eurozone hits record high of 4.9%Like others, the eurozone, which is made up of 19 economies including France and Germany, is enduring big price hikes as a result of the re...
30 Nov, 2021, 04.39 PM IST
Amazon bulks up shipping capacity to battle holiday season snarlsAmazon, which plans to hire 150,000 seasonal workers in the United States during the holiday period, said it had also increased ports of en...
26 Oct, 2021, 08.59 AM IST
One of world’s busiest ports is back to business after Covid jamMajor shipping lines such as A.P. Moller Maersk A/S and Mediterranean Shipping Co. have been avoiding the port, where tighter health and sa...
24 Jun, 2021, 09.59 AM IST
Maersk raises guidance citing exceptionally strong demandThe company, which transports almost a fifth of the world’s containers, said it now sees global market demand growing 5-7% this year, compa...
28 Apr, 2021, 08.54 AM IST
Suez Canal blockage may choke India’s trade, supply chainIndia’s shipments of oil, textiles, furniture, cotton, auto components and machine parts to Europe, North America and South America could g...
27 Mar, 2021, 07.00 AM IST
Dabur has a very healthy cash surplus of over Rs 3,800 crore: CFO‘Business will be at a new normal, that is what we understand, it may not be normal.’
28 May, 2020, 05.26 PM IST
India to take over a month to achieve a third of Industrial Output: OfficialThe official said the government would try to swiftly address supply chain hurdles, which some fear could leave retailers without stock as ...
05 May, 2020, 07.50 AM IST
How m.Paani is helping kirana stores in India thrive during the Covid-19 lockdownLeaving the business sector in tatters, coronavirus has made the traditional mom-and-pop stores in India struggle to make sales. Mumbai-bas...
11 Apr, 2020, 05.41 PM IST