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
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
Credit-deposit gap to persist as loan demand dynamics have changed, says SBI ResearchA noticeable gap between credit and deposit growth is troubling the banking landscape. Consumers are shifting their savings from traditiona...
21 Jul, 2026, 06.06 AM IST
Why the Red Sea remains one of the world's most dangerous shipping routesRed Sea Shipping Route Explained: In a concerning development, Iran has alerted the world to possible disruptions in the Red Sea that threa...
20 Jul, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
India-UK trade deal: More British brands are coming to India, but here's why your shopping bill may not fall anytime soonIndia-UK CETA is expected to bring more British brands to India, though immediate price cuts remain unlikely due to a weaker rupee and high...
20 Jul, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
Fast fashion is about to get caught up in HormuzAs with the toilet-paper frenzy at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, and drivers pre-emptively filling their tanks on reports of the US-I...
20 Jul, 2026, 11.27 AM IST
Income-tax, MSME amendment Bills among key economic legislations listed for Parliament's Monsoon SessionKey economy-related bills are listed for Parliament's Monsoon Session. The Income-tax Amendment Bill aims to boost India's sovereign debt m...
19 Jul, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
Less Gulf, more Russia: RIL diversifies crude sourcing amid market turmoil due to Iran warReliance Industries increased crude oil sourcing from Russia and Latin America. This strategic move reduced dependence on Arabian Gulf crud...
17 Jul, 2026, 08.08 PM 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
After KFC, cyberattack hits Japanese ice cream giantA major Japanese ice cream maker said Thursday that it is seeing shipment delays following a cyberattack at its logistics partner that has ...
16 Jul, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
Supply chain reset puts emerging markets at the heart of critical minerals value chain: ReportCritical minerals demand is growing strongly, creating opportunities for emerging markets. Resource-rich nations can move beyond mining int...
16 Jul, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
MNCs shifting inventory to India amid West Asia crisis: DP World ExecWest Asian disruptions prompt companies to shift inventory to India. Multinational firms are establishing satellite distribution hubs along...
16 Jul, 2026, 02.15 AM IST
Staring down the barrel: India Inc stockpiles ahead of festive seasonTo ensure smooth production during the vital festive period, companies are proactively increasing their imports and enhancing buffer stocks...
16 Jul, 2026, 12.30 AM IST
Transporters' strike in Rajasthan grounds over 10,000 trucksOver 10,000 trucks have gone off the roads in Rajasthan as transporters begin an indefinite strike against new regulations, including manda...
14 Jul, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
Asia growth improves but ADB warns of persistent headwindsAsian economic growth is projected at 4.9% for 2026, a slight improvement from earlier forecasts. Lingering Middle East conflict impacts co...
10 Jul, 2026, 10.04 AM IST