Recurring West Asia tensions force MSME exporters to prioritise resilience over cost savingsIndustry officials say recurring geopolitical disruptions, rising freight costs, and shipping uncertainty are making supply chain resilienc...
22 Jul, 2026, 02.08 PM IST
200% Trump tariff shock? India’s cheap pills may still beat US rivalsUS President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs of up to 200% on imported generic medicines could put pressure on India's pharmaceutical expor...
22 Jul, 2026, 01.13 PM IST
Peace at border key to normal India-China ties: Jaishankar to Wang YiIndia's External Affairs Minister met his Chinese counterpart in Manila on Wednesday. Peace and tranquillity in border areas are a prerequi...
22 Jul, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
After Hormuz, Gate of Tears may make the world cry. What about India?The Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a key shipping route connecting Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, faces growing risks of disruption after Yemen’s Houthi ...
22 Jul, 2026, 06.11 AM IST
Fertiliser vessels stuck at ports, raise supply fears for peak kharif sowingFertiliser vessels are stranded at Indian ports, hindering crop nutrient supplies. Sowing has accelerated after rainfall revival, increasin...
22 Jul, 2026, 01.04 AM IST
Fertiliser vessels stuck at ports, raise supply fears for peak kharif sowingFertiliser vessels are stranded at Indian ports, hindering crop nutrient dispatch. This congestion raises concerns over timely supplies dur...
22 Jul, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
The most extraordinary rock on Earth isn't gold or diamond, but the metal is small enough to hold in your hand. Powerful enough to power a cityA plain-looking lithium rock is now more valuable to the modern economy than its appearance suggests. Hidden inside are critical minerals t...
21 Jul, 2026, 09.18 PM IST
Sugar prices hit record highs amid supply concerns in IndiaRecord high sugar prices in India have emerged due to pressing supply issues, though industry leaders assure that domestic stocks are adequ...
21 Jul, 2026, 12.57 PM IST
India textile exports face execution test despite China+1 tailwindsIndia's textile sector is well placed to benefit from China+1 sourcing and new trade agreements, but long-term export gains will hinge on i...
19 Jul, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
World's goal, Football supply chain Golmaal17 Jul, 2026, 11.27 PM IST
US less reliable? India may need to open the door wider to the DragonUS trade uncertainty is prompting fresh calls for India to deepen economic ties with China. PM Modi's economic adviser Rakesh Mohan has urg...
17 Jul, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
China's rare earth curbs put $6.5 trillion of global output at riskChina's rare earth export curbs could endanger trillions in global production. The International Energy Agency suggests multilateral stockp...
17 Jul, 2026, 06.43 AM IST
FTAs alone won’t make India a manufacturing power: GTRI’s Ajay SrivastavaTariff concessions alone will not secure India’s long-term economic success; strengthening manufacturing competitiveness is the key, says A...
16 Jul, 2026, 09.33 AM IST
US-China tech rivalry explained: Why the AI and chip war mattersThe US and China are engaged in a significant technology competition. Artificial intelligence and semiconductor chips are central to this o...
15 Jul, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
India well placed to anchor Asia's value chains: FECCGEC East in Singapore focuses on advancing international economic cooperation through dialogue. The forum brings together leaders to discus...
15 Jul, 2026, 08.13 AM IST
Rare earth minerals explained: Why are they the world's most strategic resources?Rare earth minerals explained: Rare earths are vital for modern technology and defense applications. China dominates global processing, cre...
14 Jul, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
PM Modi courts Pacific partners as China, US reshape regionPrime Minister Narendra Modi’s three-nation Indo-Pacific tour focused on expanding India’s defense, energy and critical minerals partnershi...
12 Jul, 2026, 08.09 AM IST