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Jaipur, April 4 The ongoing conflict in West Asia has begun to impact exporters in the Bikaner region. Shipments of popular food items, such as bhujia, papad, and spices to Gulf and European countries are facing severe disruptions, traders said.Bikaner, known for its namkeen industry, exports...

New Delhi, April 1 The cement industry is expected to grow by 7-8 per cent in the current fiscal year, supported by sustained demand from the housing and infrastructure sectors, a report by rating agency ICRA said.However, profitability will remain under pressure due to rising input costs and...

Government May Announce More Relief Measures for MSMEs Amid West Asia Crisis Fresh Support Likely as Inflation Risks Rise New Delhi, March 29: The government is considering additional relief measures for vulnerable sections of the economy, including the MSME sector, as the ongoing West Asia...

West Asia Crisis Drives Up Freight Costs, Halts Kolkata Port Exports Kolkata, March 26 – The ongoing West Asia crisis has significantly impacted cargo shipments to Europe, with freight costs surging by 60 to 80 percent. This increase has coincided with a substantial decline in exports, with some...

India’s Engineering Goods Exports Hit $10.36 Billion in February 2026, Achieving Double-Digit Growth New Delhi, March 25, 2026 – Despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and a global economic slowdown, India’s engineering goods exports recorded 12.9% year-on-year growth in February 2026, reaching...

New Delhi, March 23: In light of the evolving geopolitical situation due to the Iran war and its implications for maritime trade, the Centre has decided to restore the rates and value caps under the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme for all eligible export...

Government Launches RELIEF Scheme to Support Exporters Amid Middle East Crisis ₹500 Crore Initiative Aims to Stabilize Trade and Ease Logistics Disruptions New Delhi, March 19: The government on Thursday launched a new scheme titled Resilience & Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation...

Redington Shares in Focus as Gulf Operations Face Restrictions Amid Geopolitical Tensions Redington Flags Disruptions in Gulf Region Operations Shares of Redington Ltd. are set to remain in focus on Tuesday, March 17, after the company disclosed operational constraints in the Gulf region due to...

India’s Sunflower Oil Imports Drop 51% in February as West Asia Conflict Drives Prices Higher Black Sea Supply Disruptions and Higher Freight Costs Impact Trade India’s imports of crude sunflower oil plunged by 51 percent to 1,45,000 tonnes in February, as geopolitical tensions and supply...

Middle East Crisis Pushes Up Fuel and Freight Costs, Raising Pressure on Global Steel Industry Rising Energy Prices and Geopolitical Tensions Impact Steel Markets New Delhi, March 8: The global steel industry, including India, may face mounting market challenges as escalating tensions in the...