On measures to suspend oil exports for domestic energy security, he said Laos would be exempt, with Thailand still supplying some oil because Thailand continues to rely on energy from Laos. However, controls will be tightened to prevent onward shipment to third countries. For countries with pre-existing purchase contracts, the ministry will proceed accordingly, while...Read More

The conflict between Israel and Iran is starting to show its effect on Indian wallets. Prices for household staples like pulses and onions are rising, while exports of rice, textiles, gems, electronics, and IT services face delays and higher costs. Strained shipping lanes, closed airspace, and volatile commodity markets are forcing exporters and policymakers to...Read More

ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Jaime Brito from OPIS says China has to look for alternative markets to source oil given the attacks on Iran. He also points out that market participants are waiting for additional evidence on mid- to long-term impact on ports, pipelines, storage facilities,...Read More

Preparing plans to source oil and gas from other suppliers Veerapat Kiatfuengfoo, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Energy and spokesperson for the ministry, said the Ministry of Energy is closely monitoring the Israel–Iran situation and is planning for a potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz by preparing to source fuel from other...Read More

Vadodara: The traditional jethi madh, long used in Indian households to soothe sore throats and aid digestion, may soon find a place in India’s export basket, with researchers identifying an indigenous, salt-tolerant variety along Gujarat’s coast that could reduce the country’s heavy dependence on imported licorice roots.“This dependence on imports was always a concern,” said...Read More

The rice exporters from Punjab and Haryana are staring at payment delays and disruptions to shipments headed to Iran, Afghanistan and other Gulf countries following the US and Israeli military strikes on Iran. India exported approximately 60 lakh tonnes of basmati rice during 2024-25, with demand primarily driven by the Middle East and West Asian...Read More

The United States imports 100% of its natural graphite — a material that makes up roughly 68% of a battery’s weight and runs through defense systems, aerospace, and industrial applications. Nearly half of that supply comes from China. For decades, that dependency was treated as a cost-of-doing-business problem. Washington is now treating it as a...Read More

Hyundai sales February 2026 set a new India record at 66,134 units, up 12.6% year on year. Domestic came in at 52,407 units (+9.8%), while exports rose to 13,727 (+24.8%). For UK investors tracking Hyundai Motor (005380.KS), this mix signals firm APAC demand and potential margin support. We read the print through the lens of...Read More

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Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) reported total sales of 2,13,995 units in February 2026, registering a healthy growth over the 1.99,400 units sold in the same month last year. The company’s performance was led by strong export momentum and steady demand across its utility vehicle portfolio. Domestic performance remains steady In the domestic market, MSIL...Read More