Indian equity markets staged a strong recovery in early trade on Thursday, September 3, after declining for three consecutive sessions. Buying in major banking and financial stocks, along with improved global market sentiment and easing US bond yields, helped lift the benchmark indices. The 30-share BSE Sensex gained 334.16 points, or 0.44%, to reach 76,904.51...
India’s energy trade with the United States underwent a significant shift during the first quarter of financial year 2026-27, with imports of petroleum products, led largely by liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), registering a sharp increase even as purchases of American crude oil declined substantially. Government trade data showed that India’s imports of petroleum products from...
Asian stock markets traded mixed on Tuesday as investors assessed the latest escalation in US economic pressure on Iran, while oil prices remained relatively stable after a sharp decline in the previous session. Market participants were also looking ahead to several potentially significant economic and corporate developments in the United States later this week. The...
The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically important maritime corridors for energy transportation, is witnessing a significant decline in shipping activity as escalating tensions involving Iran continue to disrupt global oil trade. The slowdown has raised fresh concerns among governments, shipping companies, energy traders, and financial markets about the security of one...
Global financial markets experienced heightened volatility as renewed military tensions involving the United States and Iran pushed crude oil prices higher while weighing heavily on technology stocks. Investors reacted cautiously to the latest developments in the Middle East, fearing potential disruptions to global energy supplies and a prolonged period of geopolitical instability. The renewed conflict...
India and Venezuela have taken significant steps toward strengthening their bilateral relationship, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez holding high-level discussions focused on energy security, economic cooperation, and emerging strategic sectors. The meeting underscored both nations’ commitment to building a long-term partnership at a time when global energy markets continue...
Fuel prices across India witnessed another significant increase as petrol and diesel rates were raised by more than ₹2.5 per litre in major cities. This marks the fourth fuel price hike within a span of just 10 days, intensifying concerns among consumers, transport operators, and businesses already grappling with rising living costs. The latest revision...
India and the United Arab Emirates have strengthened their strategic partnership by signing crucial agreements focused on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supplies and strategic petroleum reserves during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Abu Dhabi. The agreements come at a time of rising instability in global energy markets and increasing concerns over supply disruptions linked...