Pune: Ongoing tensions in the West Asian region have spiked worries for city-based exporters and traders, with sending of cargo to Dubai and Abu Dhabi completely halted for the last three or four days. As of Tuesday, traders said the situation is still volatile, with direct and regular flights from Pune to the United Arab...Read More

Russia on Tuesday claimed that India has signalled “renewed interest” in importing larger volumes of Russian crude oil as disruptions mount in global energy supplies following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz after US and Israeli strikes on Iran.The Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most critical oil shipping chokepoint, has been facing disruptions after...Read More

Key takeaways: Immediate export halt: Zimbabwe has enacted an immediate ban on the export of raw minerals and lithium concentrates to promote domestic processing and resource nationalization Accelerated timeline: The sudden suspension moves up a previously planned 2027 ban, immediately cutting off vertically integrated supplies for several major Chinese lithium producers Market impact: This unexpected...Read More

Feedstock mix shifts from finished metal to intermediates New refinery ramp-up supports stronger anode demand India’s copper import basket underwent a structural reshuffle in January 2026, with a clear shift away from refined cathodes and blister towards intermediate anode material. While total semi-finished imports declined modestly by 4% m-o-m to 33,097 t, the internal composition...Read More

Source: DD News Subject: Miscellaneous Context: Assam has marked a major agricultural milestone by flagging off its first-ever trial export consignment of 1.2 metric tonnes of GI-tagged Karbi Anglong Ginger to London. About Karbi Anglong Ginger: What it is? Karbi Anglong Ginger is a premium variety of ginger known for its distinct aroma, strong pungency,...Read More

Mahindra & Mahindra on Tuesday issued a clarification on media reports about Indonesia’s halt on order for 105,000 vehicles from Tata Motors and M&M following pushback from policymakers. As per the report, Indonesia’s cooperatives minister Ferry Juliantono announced on February 26 that imports of the vehicles – a mix of 4x4s and six-wheeler lorries –...Read More

New Delhi: The government will take steps to protect India’s supply chains by safeguarding exports and ensuring uninterrupted imports of essential commodities such as energy, fertilisers and edible oils from all available sources — including Russia — so that domestic consumers do not face shortages, people familiar with the matter said. Around 55% of the...Read More

The domestic liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) market is undergoing a shake-up as stricter banking rules during the interim government have altered who can import fuel. As a result, some of the largest players have been sidelined, while emerging companies are rapidly expanding their footprint. Two former key market players, Bashundhara LP Gas Ltd and Beximco...Read More

Paraguay marked a new milestone in its agricultural export diversification with the initial shipment of 22 tons of hot chili paste to the United States. The operation, led by Agronorte Ltda. Cooperative marks a historic step that positions the country in a highly competitive market. This achievement is the result of a process that began...Read More

A navy vessel is seen sailing in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway through which much of the world’s oil and gas passes on March 1, 2026. Photo: SAHAR AL ATTAR / AFP A spike in the price of LNG because of conflict in Iran shows how risky the government’s plan to import the...Read More