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New Delhi, April 7 Crude oil prices rose by nearly 3 per cent to hit a record high of Rs 10,888 per barrel in futures trading on Tuesday, driven by strong global cues as tensions between the US and Iran intensified ahead of President Donald Trump's deadline for reopening the Strait of Hormuz...

New Delhi, April 7 – Global crude oil prices soared on Tuesday, hitting new highs with more than a 3 per cent jump, amid geopolitical tensions and US President Donald Trump's deadline on Tuesday to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to Iran.Brent crude futures rose as much as 1.69 per cent, or $1.86...

New Delhi, April 6 – Saudi Arabia increased the price of its flagship crude on Monday, with state-owned Saudi Aramco setting the official selling price for its Arab Light crude for May shipments at a record premium of $19.50 per barrel over the regional benchmark for Asian buyers.This steep...

New Delhi, April 5 Gold and silver are expected to remain within a range with a positive bias next week as investors monitor geopolitical developments in West Asia and key global macroeconomic data, analysts said.On the domestic front, investors will also be looking for the Reserve Bank of...

New Delhi, April 5 Iran's internet blackout, imposed following a joint US-Israel military operation on Tehran, has now entered its fifth week, making it the longest nationwide internet shutdown on record, according to digital monitoring group NetBlocks on Sunday.In a post on social media...

New Delhi, April 5 – An Indian-flagged vessel, the Green Asha, has safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz, marking the ninth Indian tanker to transit the crucial maritime corridor since the onset of the ongoing West Asia conflict.The development comes even as tensions remain high and security...

New Delhi, April 4 – The government on Saturday dismissed reports and social media claims that an Iranian crude oil cargo was diverted from Vadinar in India to China due to payment issues, calling them “factually incorrect” and misleading.The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has clarified...

New Delhi, April 4 – An LPG tanker bound for India has begun its journey through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, offering some relief to concerns about energy supplies amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia.The vessel, Green Salvi, is carrying over 46,000 metric tonnes of...

New Delhi, April 3: Global crude oil prices rose on Friday after US President Donald Trump warned of possible military strikes on Iran within two to three weeks, raising fresh concerns about supply disruptions from the West Asia region.Brent crude futures traded at $109.24 per barrel, up 8%...

New Delhi, April 2 Silver prices plummeted by Rs 9,000 to Rs 2.37 lakh per kilogram in the national capital on Thursday, while gold declined by Rs 3,500 to Rs 1.51 lakh per 10 grams amid a bearish sentiment in the domestic market.According to the All India Sarafa Association, the white metal...

New Delhi, April 1 Crude oil prices fell by more than 3 percent to Rs 9,265 per barrel in futures trading on Wednesday as investors booked profits after US President Donald Trump said the military could end its offensive against Iran in two to three weeks.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX)...

New Delhi, April 1 International crude oil prices on Wednesday trimmed early gains and fell nearly 3 per cent from the day's high, as optimism over a possible easing of the US-Iran conflict weighed on markets.Brent crude futures slipped to an intraday low of $102.79 per barrel, down about 2.9...

Mumbai, April 1 The rupee gained 15 paise to 94.70 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday, tracking positive cues from domestic equity markets and the retreat of the US dollar overseas.However, the local currency remained under pressure due to higher crude oil prices and sustained...

India Monitors Strait of Hormuz Tensions as Oil Tankers Transit Key Route Indian Ships Continue Transit Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty New Delhi, March 28 – Two more merchant vessels carrying petroleum products for India are likely transiting the Strait of Hormuz, even as rising geopolitical...

Strait of Hormuz Tensions: China Hesitant on Iran’s Safe Corridor, Risks Rise for Asian Energy Supply New Delhi, March 27 – Iran’s proposal to establish a safe shipping corridor in the Strait of Hormuz has received a lukewarm response from China, highlighting growing concerns among major Asian...

Indian Stock Markets End Sharply Lower Amid Global Geopolitical Uncertainty Mumbai, March 27 – Indian stock markets fell sharply on Friday, snapping a two-day winning streak as uncertainty over ongoing talks between the United States, Israel, and Iran unsettled investor sentiment.Nifty and...

New Delhi, March 27 – Crude oil prices rebounded to trade nearly 2% higher in domestic futures on Friday, driven by global energy gains and heightened geopolitical tensions in West Asia.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), April crude oil opened lower at ₹8,820 per barrel but surged ₹143, or...

Crude Oil Prices Plunge Amid Global Uncertainty, Rupee Weakens Crude Oil Price Volatility Brent crude futures fell as much as 2.29 per cent to $105.53 per barrel as of 9:40 am, while US WTI crude declined 2.54 per cent to $92.08. So far this week, Brent crude has dropped over 5 per cent...

New Delhi, March 26. Flight operations from the Middle East to India are improving as more flights arrive from the war-affected region.Around 80 flights were expected to arrive from various airports in the UAE on Thursday, as airlines are operating a limited number of non-scheduled flights...

New Delhi, March 26 Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) on Thursday denied reports that it had purchased Iranian crude, calling these reports "baseless".Earlier reports claimed that RIL had purchased 5 million barrels of Iranian crude after the US administration temporarily lifted sanctions on...