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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

India gets first Iranian oil in 7 years, shows ship tracking data

The Iran-flagged Felicity has reached Sikka Port in western India, while the Curacao-flagged Jaya is at the eastern port of Odisha, the data shows

Fear, relief, and reality: How should investors read markets’ reactions to West Asia war | Iran war

A sharp rally, a sudden dip, and a fragile ceasefire: markets are reacting fast to West Asia tensions. But is the worst really behind us? Or are investors getting ahead of reality?

How West Asia war crippled an Asian food giant and shook global supply | US-Iran war

The West Asia conflict is no longer just a geopolitical crisis. It is now disrupting global food supply chains. From fuel shortages to fertiliser spikes, Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, a key rice exporter,

How West Asia conflict impacted Indian airlines' international business

Even as Iran and the US have agreed to a ceasefire for the next two weeks, the West Asia conflict’s huge impact on India’s air carriers is evident

Crude oil outlook for FY27: What is RBI signalling? | RBI MPC Outcome | Oil prices | West Asia war

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has raised its crude oil price assumption to $85 per barrel for FY27. This is higher than the earlier assumption of USD 70 per barrel in H2FY26.

Ships with Iran oil anchor off India as Donald Trump announces blockade

The US had allowed the temporary sale of Iranian oil and petrochemical products already loaded on tankers in late March, as it sought to put a lid on rising oil prices due to the West Asia war