Why the Iran Crisis Matters Deeply for India—and Why It Chose Not to Mediate
By Mr. Rajesh Menon, Maritime Expert The conflict involving Iran has emerged as a major geopolitical shock to global energy markets and supply chains, exposing how deeply interlinked energy flows and logistics networks have
Hormuz Reopens, But Shipping Remains Locked in a Confidence Deficit
MUMBAI: When US President Donald Trump declared the truce on April 8, 2026 subject to the complete and immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the world exhaled. Equity futures surged. Oil slid 8%
U.S.-Iran ceasefire, Hormuz reopening to ease shipping disruptions : FIEO
NEW DELHI : The announcement of a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, along with the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, will provide immediate relief to exporters by easing shipping disruptions, Federation of
Ceasefire may bring relief to 14% of India’s exports, but recovery hinges on Gulf stability
NEW DELHI : Nearly 14 percent of India’s exports could benefit from the April 8 Iran-US ceasefire, as shipments to the Gulf Region begin to stabilise after weeks of disruption caused by the closure
Petronet LNG commissions Dahej Terminal expansion to 22.5 MMTPA
DAHEJ : Petronet LNG has commissioned the expansion of its Dahej liquefied natural gas terminal, increasing capacity from 17.5 million metric tonnes per annum (MMTPA) to 22.5 MMTPA. The commissioning was completed at 23:30
AI helps D2C brands improve delivery completion rates by 11% in Tier-2 & beyond, Velocity data shows
BENGALURU: Digital-first brands are increasingly turning to AI-led interventions to strengthen last-mile reliability in Tier-2 and smaller cities. AI voice calls, automated order and address verification and COD-to-prepaid conversion have improved delivery completion rates
Iran halts two Qatar LNG tankers it previously cleared to transit Strait of Hormuz : sources
SINGAPORE : Iran’s Revolutionary Guards halted two Qatar liquefied natural gas tankers that had been heading towards the Strait of Hormuz on Monday morning and instructed them to hold position without explanation, a source
External factors posed challenges to exports in March, yet optimistic of India’s exports, says Commerce Secretary
NEW DELHI: India’s exports may have faced challenges in March due to external factors, but the government will have clearer data on the overall impact once official numbers are released later this month, Commerce