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US blockade of Iran ports in Hormuz may hit China hardest, but India could feel price pain too

Disruptions to Iranian flows may trigger global supply reshuffle, intensify competition and raise India’s import bill.

The big squeeze: Why India’s richest states are spending more but building less

As consumption, debt servicing and welfare schemes eat chunks out of productive investment, the future isn’t looking too rosy anymore.

Tata Group says allegations at TCS Nashik anguishing, orders investigation by senior executive

Mumbai, Apr 13 (PTI) Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran on Monday termed sexual harassment allegations at TCS Nashik as "gravely concerning and anguishing",...

Govt extends EV subsidies, nudges auto-makers to adopt cleaner fuel amid energy supply crisis

Centre says LPG supply stable despite pressure. Steps up efforts to ensure fuel security as Hormuz disruptions amid West Asia tensions upend global trade.

No serious LPG supply shortage reported by auto component makers so far, says govt

New Delhi, Apr 13 (PTI) Auto component manufacturers have not reported any serious LPG supply shortage, a senior official said on Monday, adding...

Silver declines Rs 1,800, gold falls Rs 300 in Delhi

New Delhi, Apr 13 (PTI) Silver prices declined Rs 1,800 to Rs 2.45 lakh per kilogram in the national capital on Monday, while...

Retail inflation inches up to 3.4 pc in March, shows govt data

New Delhi, Apr 13 (PTI) Retail inflation inched up marginally to 3.4 per cent in March compared to 3.21 per cent in the...

Sitharaman accuses Stalin of creating false narrative over Centre’s advisory on paddy bonus

New Delhi, Apr 13 (PTI) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday hit back at Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin for...

Oil tankers steer clear of Strait of Hormuz ahead of US blockade

Trump said Sunday the US Navy would start blockading Hormuz, after marathon talks with Iran failed to reach a deal to end the war, jeopardising a fragile 2-week ceasefire.

Oil rises 7% to above $100 ahead of US blockade on Iran

Trump has said the oil & gasoline prices may remain high through November's midterm elections, a rare acknowledgement of the potential political fallout from his decision to attack Iran.

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Trump’s Iran blockade isn’t just about Tehran, it’s about China

The oil math is skewed against the White House. The blockade has a slim chance of working. Iran can remain defiant, and China unconcerned, longer than Trump can remain solvent.

Oil supply fell by 10 million barrels per day in March. IEA raises alarm over largest disruption ever

IEA projects sharp reversal from its earlier expectations, with global demand for oil in 2026 turning negative. Hormuz disruptions have pushed crude prices to $130 per barrel.

Warfare enters new dimension as Ukraine’s robot brigade records battle win against Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that a group of Russian soldiers surrendered to an unmanned battle group.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.