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Trump rules out ceasefire extension, prefers 'deal' with Iran to end war

Trump says ceasefire may not need extension, signals diplomacy as preferred path even as US operations continue and fresh talks with Iran are possible before the truce deadline

West Asia war: Trump says conflict 'close to over' amid Hormuz blockade

The US says it has enforced a blockade on Iranian ports; Trump says the war is 'close to over', but warns action will continue as talks may resume soon

Iran restores limited internet connectivity in rare move to stem war losses

The move follows comments from an Iranian official that domestic businesses were losing $30 million to $40 million a day due to the internet blackout

Why short-term market volatility rarely changes the long-term view

Stock prices ultimately reflect corporate earnings, not newspaper headlines. India's long-term story rests on fundamentals that geopolitics cannot easily touch

IMF lifts India FY27 growth to 6.5% as lower US tariffs offset risks

IMF has raised India's FY27 growth forecast to 6.5 per cent, saying lower US tariffs could offset the impact of West Asia tensions even as global growth and trade outlook weaken

Shipping bottlenecks squeeze pharma flows as Hormuz crisis impact deepens

India's pharmaceutical industry remains dependent on China for bulk drugs, particularly fermentation-based antibiotics, vitamins and intermediates

PM Modi, Trump discuss Hormuz as hopes rise for fresh US-Iran talks

US envoy Sergio Gor teases 'big-ticket' deals, including on energy

Auto production in 'precarious' phase as suppliers feel 'stressed': Siam

As the inflation rate continues to rise, workers, including those at automobile and auto component makers, in Noida and Gurugram have protested low wages over the past few days

China's export engine stutters as crisis in West Asia dents global demand

But the conflict has disrupted global growth, leaving China especially vulnerable as it has relied on foreign demand to offset a prolonged inability to revive consumption at home

War impact: India's overall airline capacity declines 0.2% in April

West Asia tensions dent international travel demand, dragging down India's airline capacity in April despite steady domestic growth and rising fares

BNP Paribas cuts 2026 Nifty target by 11% on oil surge, macro concerns

BNP Paribas cuts its 2026 Nifty target to 25,500, citing West Asia tensions, higher crude prices, and macroeconomic risks that could weigh on growth, earnings, and market valuations

India leads steel demand growth as global outlook weakens: Report

West Asia conflict is expected to drag steel demand in key regions, while India remains the fastest-growing major market supported by infrastructure push and consumption trends

JNPA says ops efficiency maintained amid global supply chain uncertainties

JNPA says it has maintained operational efficiency despite global supply disruptions, with improved container dwell time, steady cargo movement, and strong performance indicators in FY26

How is India managing LPG supply amid the West Asia crisis? | US-Iran war | Strait of Hormuz | Trump

India has ramped up supply of smaller 5-kg LPG cylinders and accelerated the rollout of PNG connections as it manages fuel availability amid disruptions triggered by the West Asia conflict.

India receives first Iranian crude oil shipment after seven years

India was once among the largest importers of Iranian crude, attracted by favourable pricing, extended credit terms, and logistical advantages

West Asia crisis: Export of recycled metals hit as war-risk charges persist

Indian exporters continue to face steep war-risk and freight charges despite a ceasefire, with rising logistics costs eroding margins and disrupting supply chains

Nearly 32,000 PNG consumers give up LPG connections amid govt push

Over 31,700 PNG users have given up LPG connections as the government pushes gas adoption amid supply disruptions; new registrations and gasified connections rise sharply

US aware of Iran's capabilities, says Iranian envoy Mohammad Fathali

Iran is open to holding another round of peace talks with the United States, provided it does not make any "unlawful demands" and heeds to Tehran's conditions, Iranian envoy Mohammad Fathali said on Monday. His comments at a media briefing came a day after talks between Iran and the US in Islamabad ended without any breakthrough. "If they (the US) accept our conditions, it is possible," Fathali said, responding to a question. The envoy said the US side made "unlawful" demands during the talks that led to the negotiations ending without results. Fathali also asserted that the Strait of Hormuz is in Iran's territorial water. Asked about US President Donald Trump's threat to blockade Iranian ports, Fathali responded by saying that Washington is aware of Iran's capabilities. Delving into the overall situation in view of the West Asia crisis, the envoy said Iran and India have a "common fate" in the region.

Iran denies charging toll for Indian tankers transiting Strait of Hormuz

India says 15 India-flagged vessels remain stuck in the Persian Gulf