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No toll for transit through Hormuz: Oman contradicts Iran's truce demand

An Omani minister said the country remains bound by existing agreements that prohibit levying charges on ships transiting the key waterway

No toll for transit through Hormuz: Oman contradicts Iran's truce demand
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 7:17 PM IST

Iran hits neighbours with missiles, drones hours after 'ceasefire' with US

The fresh strikes were launched in response to attacks on the country's oil facilities earlier in the day, Iranian state television was quoted as saying

Iran hits neighbours with missiles, drones hours after 'ceasefire' with US
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 7:04 PM IST

US-Iran ceasefire set to ease pressure on India's energy supplies

India's energy outlook brightened on Wednesday after a fragile ceasefire between Iran and the US triggered a sharp drop in crude prices and reopened hopes of supply normalization through the world's most critical energy corridor. India, the world's third-largest energy consumer and fourth-biggest gas user, imports about 88 per cent of its crude oil, around half of its natural gas requirements and roughly 60 per cent of its liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) needs, underscoring its heavy reliance on overseas supplies. More than half of these crude imports, about 40 per cent of natural gas and as much as 85-90 per cent of LPG shipments are sourced from Gulf countries and transit through the Strait of Hormuz - the world's most critical energy corridor that was shut because of the West Asia conflict. The US and Iran have agreed to a conditional two-week ceasefire that included the opening of Strait of Hormuz for shipping. With energy supplies from Gulf countries impacted, India initially c

US-Iran ceasefire set to ease pressure on India's energy supplies
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 6:45 PM IST

Iran refinery on Lavan Island hit in attack hours after ceasefire announced

Iranian state television says oil refinery on Iran's Lavan Island came under attack hours after ceasefire announced

Iran refinery on Lavan Island hit in attack hours after ceasefire announced
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 5:39 PM IST

Shipowners eye Hormuz truce as 800 vessels remain trapped in Gulf waters

Then, hours before a deadline set by President Donald Trump ran out during the US evening on Tuesday, the two sides agreed a truce in exchange for a reopening

Shipowners eye Hormuz truce as 800 vessels remain trapped in Gulf waters
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 5:06 PM IST

Market Close: Sensex up 2,946 pts, Nifty ends at 23,997 on West Asia ceasefire, RBI policy outcome

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates, Wednesday: The GIF Nifty signalled that the Nifty50 may open over 600 points higher as oil prices corrected sharply after US and Iran agreed to a ceasefire

Market Close: Sensex up 2,946 pts, Nifty ends at 23,997 on West Asia ceasefire, RBI policy outcome
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 3:43 PM IST

Markets at crossroads: Policy framework must for sustained up move

While the Iran-US ceasefire has triggered a risk-on rally, amid falling oil prices, and improved investor sentiment, Apruva Sheth writes that the RBI policy will decide long-term trend sustainability

Markets at crossroads: Policy framework must for sustained up move
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 3:07 PM IST

World leaders welcome US-Iran ceasefire, calls for lasting peace in region

From UN chief Antonio Guterres to European Commission Vice-President Kaja Kallas, UK PM Keir Starmer, and several other leaders welcomed US-Iran ceasefire and push for de-escalation

World leaders welcome US-Iran ceasefire, calls for lasting peace in region
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 3:00 PM IST

World leaders welcome US-Iran ceasefire, calls for lasting peace in region

From UN chief Antonio Guterres to European Commission Vice-President Kaja Kallas, UK PM Keir Starmer, and several other leaders welcomed US-Iran ceasefire and push for de-escalation

World leaders welcome US-Iran ceasefire, calls for lasting peace in region
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 3:00 PM IST

India welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, hopes access through Hormuz will continue

India welcomed the US-Iran two-week ceasefire and hoped it would ease tensions in West Asia, stressing dialogue and calling for smooth global trade through the Strait of Hormuz

India welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, hopes access through Hormuz will continue
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 2:02 PM IST

'Expeditiously exit': India issues fresh advisory for citizens in Iran

The fresh advisory comes as the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, about an hour before Trump's deadline to 'obliterate' the rival country was set to expire

'Expeditiously exit': India issues fresh advisory for citizens in Iran
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 1:17 PM IST

RBI policy highlights underlying risks for India despite US-Iran ceasefire

RBI flags inflation risks and trims FY27 growth to 6.9% despite US-Iran ceasefire relief. Gaura Sengupta highlights 5 key risks that RBI policy flags for India's economy

RBI policy highlights underlying risks for India despite US-Iran ceasefire
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 1:12 PM IST

BSE, HDFC AMC, Nippon AMC jump upto 11% as US-Iran ceasefire sparks rally

Capital market stocks like BSE, HDFC AMC, and Nippon AMC surged up to 11% as US-Iran ceasefire boosted risk appetite and lifted global market sentiment.

BSE, HDFC AMC, Nippon AMC jump upto 11% as US-Iran ceasefire sparks rally
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 1:10 PM IST

India set to recieve first Iranian oil cargo in 7 years, shows data

Refiners ​have purchased ‌Iranian oil amid the ‌West Asia conflict that ‌has disrupted supplies ​through ​the Strait of Hormuz

India set to recieve first Iranian oil cargo in 7 years, shows data
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 1:01 PM IST

India set to recieve first Iranian oil cargo in 7 years, shows data

Refiners ​have purchased ‌Iranian oil amid the ‌West Asia conflict that ‌has disrupted supplies ​through ​the Strait of Hormuz

India set to recieve first Iranian oil cargo in 7 years, shows data
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 1:01 PM IST

West Asia conflict may lead to demand shock: RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra

Elevated crude oil prices could raise imported inflation and widen the current account deficit, he says

West Asia conflict may lead to demand shock: RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 12:33 PM IST

'Exposed': Congress takes dig at PM over Pak role in US-Iran ceasefire

Taking a swipe at the government, the Congress on Wednesday said the role played by Pakistan in bringing about the ceasefire between the US and Iran is a "severe setback" to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "highly personalised diplomacy" and "the self-styled Vishwaguru stands thoroughly exposed". The opposition party also said Prime Minister Modi's "cowardice is demonstrated by his silence not only on Israel's belligerence, but on the completely unacceptable and disgraceful language being used by his good friend in the White House". Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said the entire world will cautiously welcome the two-week ceasefire in the West Asia conflict between the US and Israel on the one side and Iran on the other. "The conflict had begun on February 28th with the targeted assassinations of the topmost echelons of the regime in Iran. These had started just two days after Prime Minister Modi had completed his much-trumpeted visit to Israel, a ..

'Exposed': Congress takes dig at PM over Pak role in US-Iran ceasefire
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 12:28 PM IST

'Exposed': Congress takes dig at PM over Pak role in US-Iran ceasefire

Taking a swipe at the government, the Congress on Wednesday said the role played by Pakistan in bringing about the ceasefire between the US and Iran is a "severe setback" to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "highly personalised diplomacy" and "the self-styled Vishwaguru stands thoroughly exposed". The opposition party also said Prime Minister Modi's "cowardice is demonstrated by his silence not only on Israel's belligerence, but on the completely unacceptable and disgraceful language being used by his good friend in the White House". Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said the entire world will cautiously welcome the two-week ceasefire in the West Asia conflict between the US and Israel on the one side and Iran on the other. "The conflict had begun on February 28th with the targeted assassinations of the topmost echelons of the regime in Iran. These had started just two days after Prime Minister Modi had completed his much-trumpeted visit to Israel, a ..

'Exposed': Congress takes dig at PM over Pak role in US-Iran ceasefire
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 12:28 PM IST

US-Iran ceasefire lifts fertiliser stocks; Coromandel, Rashtriya Chem up 5%

Shares of fertiliser companies jumped up to 5 per cent on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump agreed to a temporary two-week ceasefire with Iran

US-Iran ceasefire lifts fertiliser stocks; Coromandel, Rashtriya Chem up 5%
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 12:10 PM IST

Asian shares jump after oil prices sink in response to Iran ceasefire

Asian shares surged in Wednesday morning trading, as oil prices plunged after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 gained 5.0% to 56,106.18 in early trading. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 jumped 2.6% to 8,952.30. South Korea's Kospi soared 5.9% to 5,819.97. Hong Kong's Hang Seng surged 2.6% to 25,767.42, while the Shanghai Composite added 1.7% to 3,957.55. Benchmark US crude sank USD16.84 to USD96.11 a barrel. Brent crude, the international standard dropped USD14.51 to USD94.76 a barrel. That came as a reaction to the ceasefire as the recent spike in their prices was directly in response to the war, which had effectively blocked passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Much of the world's oil supply is transported through the strait, including oil headed to resource-poor Japan. "Yet the mood remains one of cautious optimism rather than outright celebration. The ceasefire is only two weeks long, and .

Asian shares jump after oil prices sink in response to Iran ceasefire
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 12:02 PM IST