All roads still lead to the Middle East: Why India’s energy pipeline runs through the Gulf

AI generated image, used only for representational purpose The Hormuz crisis, which disrupted global energy flows for more than 100 days, has raised questions over India’s ability to diversify fuel supplies beyond the Strait and the Middle East. India’s energy sector is closely monitoring the situation, with the Middle East continuing to remain the country’s … Read more

Why did stock market crash today? BSE Sensex closes almost 900 points down – top reasons for fall

The continued uncertainty over the US-Iran peace talks outcome also acted as an overhang on the benchmarks. (AI image) Stock market crash today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex crashed in trade on Tuesday due to multiple factors including weak global cues and a renewed selloff in IT stocks. The continued uncertainty over the US-Iran peace talks … Read more

Trump waives sanctions on Iran crude oil: What it means for India

The US Treasury announced a sanctions waiver for Iran’s petroleum valid until August 21. (AI image) The United States on Monday granted Iran a 60-day sanctions waiver following the first round of discussions under a newly emerging peace arrangement. US Vice President JD Vance said meetings with Iranian representatives in Switzerland had created a solid … Read more

Why Indians aren’t giving up on SIPs despite muted market returns

AI generated image, used only for representational purpose Weak stock market returns? Foreign investors continuing to sell? SIP investors have simply carried on, making their monthly investments without missing a beat.According to a recent JP Morgan report, Dalal Street having a sluggish run over the past two financial years, money has continued to flow steadily … Read more

El Nino woes: Why weak monsoon may turn out to be a bigger worry for India than US-Iran war

The progress of the southwest monsoon in June 2026 has been a cause for significant concern. (AI image) The Indian economy has till now emerged from the US-Iran conflict relatively unscathed. If the peace talks hold and the Strait of Hormuz opens, economists expect the impact of the war to be transient. However, a bigger … Read more

India taps US for cooking gas: LPG imports to cross 1 million tonnes amid Middle East disruption

India’s US LPG imports to surpass 1 million tonnes after Hormuz disruption (Image/PTI) India’s imports of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from the United States are set to surpass 1 million metric tonnes in June for the first time.The move comes as New Delhi turned to more expensive suppliers after disruptions to LPG supplies from the … Read more

‘Foundation for a final deal’: US hits pause on Iranian oil sanctions after nuclear push

US suspends Iranian oil sanctions after nuclear deal push The United States on Monday temporarily suspended sanctions on Iranian oil after Vice President JD Vance said that Tehran had agreed to allow United Nations nuclear inspectors back into the country. This marks a significant step in ongoing negotiations between Washington and Iran.The move came days … Read more