An energy policy group has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reconsider the broader economic implications of recently issued permits allowing marketers to import petrol, warning that the decision could weaken Nigeria’s push to strengthen domestic refining capacity and stabilise the economy. In a statement released on Sunday in Abuja, the Energy Transparency and Market...Read More

Chikkamagaluru: The ongoing conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran is directly impacting India’s coffee sector through variations in domestic prices. The planters and traders in the Malnad region, comprising Chikkamagaluru, Hassan and Kodagu districts, are confused about the market.Although the planters want to sell coffee beans, the majority of the traders are not coming...Read More

[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran war for the latest regional developments.] The import of pet dogs and cats by Indians returning home from the war-hit countries in the Middle East has been relaxed by the Indian government as “a one-time relaxation measure.” “Considering the unique and extraordinary situations in war-hit Middle East countries...Read More

During January ****, textile exports eased by *.* per cent to $**.* million. This decline was linked to subdued demand for raw and intermediate textile products from local garment manufacturers. Over the same period, exports of other manufactured textile articles increased by *.* per cent to $*.* million, reflecting steady demand for niche and value-added...Read More

The government has finalised a plan to import five lakh tonnes of urea fertiliser as a precautionary measure amid fears that a prolonged US-Israel war on Iran could disrupt Bangladesh’s fertiliser supply after June. Apart from urea, Bangladesh is set to sign a contract with Egypt to import DAP and TSP fertilisers, while proposals from...Read More

Kazakhstan Exports Agricultural Products to Over 72 Countries Kazakhstan achieved a record grain harvest in 2025 thanks to state support for spring field and harvest work, favorable weather, and modern farming technologies. “For the second year in a row, Kazakhstan has produced record grain yields. In 2025, with an average yield of 16.3 centners per...Read More

Iran has criticised the United States for what it calls inconsistent policies regarding Russian oil purchases, using India as an example to highlight the issue. Iran’s Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, said that Washington had earlier pressured several countries, including India, to stop buying crude oil from Russia but is now encouraging the same countries...Read More

Union Fisheries Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh(C) inaugurates National Conference on Cold Water Fisheries in Srinagar (ETV Bharat) Srinagar: Union Fisheries Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh said India’s seafood exports have continued to grow despite tariff barriers in the United States. He underlined the resilience of the country’s fisheries sector and expanding global demand. Speaking at the...Read More

Indian scrap imports hit 1-year low amid seasonal slowdown India’s copper cathode imports doubled m-o-m to 17,200 tonnes (t) in February 2026 from 8,600 t in January, as per data maintained by BigMint. This followed a 27% m-o-m decrease in India’s copper scrap imports in February, which hit a one-year low of 25,700 t. With...Read More

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), through Circular No. 10/2026-Customs dated 10 March 2026, has clarified that exporters may not have to pay fees for amendment or cancellation of export documents when such changes happen due to force majeure situations. CBIC said that many exporters and industry groups had raised concern about...Read More