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Seoul, April 7 – South Korea has secured an additional 60 million barrels of alternative oil supplies for May, which will replace supplies from the Middle East that have been disrupted due to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the government said on Tuesday.The country has secured...

New Delhi, April 5 Leading FMCG makers reported resilient growth in the March quarter of FY26, amid a stable demand environment, posting healthy revenue expansion, even though geopolitical tensions in the Middle East markets remained a concern.The makers, such as Marico, Dabur, and AWL Agri...

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 3: Sentiment towards India's IT services sector has turned more negative amid rising global uncertainties, although investors remain hesitant to make strong directional bets, a report said on Friday.BNP Paribas India said in its report that while uncertainty has increased...

Seoul, April 2 – South Korea has secured approximately 50 million barrels of alternative oil supplies for this month to replace supplies from the Middle East, which have been disrupted due to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, government officials said on Thursday, pledging continued...

Singapore, March 31 Joint ventures between businesses from India and Singapore are poised to benefit from potential opportunities in redevelopment in West Asia once the region stabilizes, a senior industry leader said on Tuesday.India and Singapore have built a bilateral partnership over the...

Reliance Industries Shares Plunge 4.6% Amid Market Volatility, Rs 87,014 Crore Wiped Off New Delhi, March 27 – Shares of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) witnessed heavy selling on Friday, falling 4.6 per cent, which led to a reduction of Rs 87,014 crore in the company’s market capitalization...

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...

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...

Brent Crude and WTI Prices Rise Mumbai, March 26 – Global oil prices jumped to above $100 per barrel on Thursday following a statement from Iran indicating it was not in direct negotiations with the United States to end the conflict in the Middle East.Brent crude futures rose by 1.21 percent...

Mumbai, March 25 The rupee plunged by 20 paise to close at a fresh record low of 93.96 against the US dollar on Wednesday as heavy outflows from foreign investors and rising tensions in the Middle East kept investors on edge.Even a decline in global crude oil prices, a weaker US dollar, and...

New Delhi, March 25 Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday that the nation must unite to address the challenges arising from the West Asia crisis.A joint attack launched by the US and Israel on Iran has disrupted the movement of ships and pushed oil prices in global...

India Sees Improved Flight Connectivity from Middle East; Over 426,000 Passengers Repatriated New Delhi, March 25, 2026 – The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) reported that flight operations from Middle Eastern countries to India are gradually improving, with additional unscheduled and...

India Pursues ‘Values-Based’ Economic Corridor to Counter China’s Influence New Delhi, March 25 – India’s recent state visit to Israel has solidified the burgeoning strategic relationship between the two nations as part of a “sophisticated geo-economic strategy,” according to an article in The...

Kerten Hospitality Enters India with 1,000-Key Expansion Plan Across Three Brands New Delhi, March 24: Ireland-based Kerten Hospitality has officially announced its entry into the Indian market, marking a significant step in its global expansion strategy. The company plans to launch operations...

Indian Stock Market Opens Strong as Sensex Surges Over 1,500 Points Amid Easing Middle East Tensions Benchmark Indices Rally in Early Trade Mumbai, March 24: Indian equity markets opened sharply higher on Tuesday, driven by optimism around easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The...

New Delhi, March 23 India will consider resuming the purchase of Iranian oil based on techno-commercial feasibility, a senior government official said after Washington temporarily lifted sanctions to ease pressure on prices following the US-Israeli war on Iran.Historically, India was a major...

Crude Oil Prices Plunge 9% on US Pause of Strikes on Iran New Delhi, March 23, 2026 – Crude oil prices reversed early gains on Monday, hitting the lower circuit after falling 9% to Rs 8,431 per barrel in futures trading, following US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a temporary halt to...

Travel Trends Shift: Asian Destinations and Domestic Getaways Gain Momentum Amid Middle East Disruptions Mumbai, March 23: Travel preferences among Indian tourists are undergoing a noticeable shift as disruptions in the Middle East reshape global travel patterns. A report released on Monday...

Sensex and Nifty Plunge Amid Middle East Tensions, Rising Crude Prices, and FII Outflows Mumbai, March 23 – The benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty fell sharply on Monday, following weak trends in global markets as the war in the Middle East continued into its fourth week.Rising crude oil...