India’s crude shuffle: How Iran’s Hormuz chokehold rerouted oil imports from Gulf to Russia

Iran’s Hormuz chokehold has reshaped India’s oil purchase pattern, with a sharp drop in Gulf supplies this month pushing refiners towards Russia and smaller producers to keep supplies steady. So far in March, crude imports into the country are down 23% compared to February, according to shipping data and analyst estimates cited by ET. The…

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Supply shock: Middle East conflict disrupts shipments and raw material flows, CII flags stress across Indian industry

Indian companies are facing supply-chain disruptions ranging from shipment delays to shortages of key raw materials due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) said on Sunday, highlighting rising stress in sectors dependent on global trade flows.In a statement, CII director general Chandrajit Banerjee said, as quoted PTI,…

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US retail sales rise 0.6% in February; Iran war fuel spike threatens consumer spending outlook

US retail sales rose 0.6 per cent in February after a slight decline in January, signalling cautious consumer activity even before a sharp surge in fuel prices triggered by the Iran war, according to AP.Data released by the Commerce Department showed retail sales rebounded from a 0.1 per cent drop in January, beating expectations. However,…

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Major records set in Wankhede thriller as India beat England to reach second straight T20 World Cup final | Cricket News

Indian players celebrate their victory over England at Wankhede stadium. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: India pulled off a thrilling seven-run victory over England in the semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, booking their spot in the final for the second consecutive edition.Go Beyond The Boundary…

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Kapil Dev, MS Dhoni… Suryakumar Yadav? How Zimbabwe’s victories over Australia in World Cups have an India connection | Cricket News

Zimbabwe’s players celebrates the wicket of Australia’s Ben Dwarshuis during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Australia and Zimbabwe in Colombo, Sri Lanka. (PTI) Zimbabwe’s 23-run win over Australia in the ongoing T20 World Cup has also drawn attention to a past trend involving India in global tournaments. On earlier occasions when Zimbabwe defeated…

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No Russian oil, zero tariffs — Trump sets conditions for India-US trade deal

PM Modi-Trump (File photo) US President Donald Trump announced a breakthrough India–US trade deal, unveiling a sharp cut in tariffs on Indian exports to 18% and signalling a fresh momentum in bilateral economic ties. Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the announcement, calling it a boost for cooperation between the world’s two largest democracies.The deal comes…

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Chinnaswamy reopens for cricket, RCB to host IPL matches | Cricket News

Chinnaswamy Stadium. (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) BENGALURU: Cricket is finally set to return to the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The state cabinet on Thursday approved the resumption of matches following the recommendation of the government-appointed committee headed by Maheshwar Rao, chief of the Greater Bengaluru Authority. This comes after the conditional nod granted by the home department…

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