West Asia

S&P Global said India requires a comprehensive energy storage policy to tackle supply disruptions amid high dependence on crude oil, LNG and LPG imports

The US expects Iranian responses on several key points within the next 48 hours. However, it also cautioned that no agreement has been reached yet

About 21.71 mn two-wheelers were sold in India in FY26, recording a 10.7% year-on-year growth, primarily driven by the GST rate cuts implemented in September 2025

Q4 execution was impacted by ₹5,000 crore revenue slippage due to supply chain disruptions in the Middle East and delays in water projects, indicating near-term execution headwinds.

Shipping companies planning to navigate the chokepoint will now receive electronic instructions from an address affiliated with the Persian Gulf Strait Authority

MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan jumped 2.3 per cent to a fresh record, led by a 5.1 per cent surge in South Korea's Kospi

President Donald Trump has suspended "Project Freedom," to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, claiming progress in negotiations with Iran toward an agreement to end the war. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, "Great progress has been made toward a complete and final agreement withrepresentatives of Iran." "Based on the request of Pakistan and other Countries, the tremendous Military Success that we have had during the Campaign against the Country of Iran and, additionally, the fact that Great Progress has been made toward a Complete and Final Agreement with Representatives of Iran, we have mutually agreed that, while the Blockade will remain in full force and effect, Project Freedom (The Movement of Ships through the Strait of Hormuz) will be paused for a short period of time to see whether or not the Agreement can be finalized and signed," Trump said.

Near-term earnings may face pressure from geopolitical tensions, but improved valuations and strong fundamentals keep India's long-term market outlook intact

Brent crude has surged to a four-year high of $125 per barrel. But there’s an unexpected twist. Falling spot premiums are cushioning the blow for India’s oil companies.

The US operation, intended to escort stranded vessels out of the strategic waterway, is reportedly scheduled to commence within the coming hours

A war thousands of kilometres away is now hitting dessert shelves worldwide. From viral Dubai chocolate bars to baklava and ice cream, pistachio prices are soaring as conflict in Iran disrupts global

Nifty may remain rangebound in near-term; investors may prefer a calibrated strategy - staying invested while selectively booking profits in overheated stocks, says Ajit Mishra of Religare Broking.

Several foreign carriers have expanded operations to India

Russia and Saudi Arabia were the largest sources for India's fertiliser imports in FY26

Near-term earnings may face pressure from geopolitical risks and oil prices, but improved valuations and strong fundamentals keep India's long-term equity story intact

Soaring commercial LPG prices are squeezing restaurant margins, forcing eateries to consider menu hikes, switch fuels or absorb rising costs

Asked if he might restart strikes on Iran, Trump replied: "I don't want to say that. I mean, I can't tell that to a reporter. If they misbehave, if they do something bad, right now we'll see"

Given that the shortage of gas has affected economic activities, tax collection too will be impacted