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Iran rejects ‘traditional toll’ but plans fees to secure Strait of Hormuz – what it means

Iran is planning to tighten its grip over the Strait of Hormuz with new transit fees to regulate ship movement through the route. However, the country...

Global markets rally as Iran opens shipping channel

MUMBAI: The opening of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most important shipping channels...

US stock market: Wall Street at record high after Trump says ‘Hormuz is open’; Dow jumps over 800 points, Nasdaq up 1.5%

Wall Street benchmarks closed at record highs on Friday, as easing geopolitical tensions in West...

Russian oil sanctions: US extends waiver for cargoes already at sea

The US administration has decided to extend a narrow window for global buyers to purchase...

With three new units, UltraTech to take capacity past 200 MTPA

MUMBAI: UltraTech Cement will cross 200 million tonnes of capacity after commissioning three grinding units...
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NSE to launch Brent Crude futures from April after Sebi nod

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced that launching Dated Brent Crude Oil (Platts) futures contracts in its commodity derivatives segment...

Strait of Hormuz chokehold: What is happening to petrol prices in India and neighbouring nations amid oil supply crunch?

Global crude markets are strained as Middle East conflict escalates, pushing oil prices up and impacting fuel supplies worldwide. Countries like India,...

Helium And India: Up, up and away: Is the world running out of Helium gas?

Helium isn’t something most people think about, unless you’re in a lab, running an MRI, building chips, or inhaling it for...

Saudi Arabia pumps 7 million bpd via east-west pipeline amid Hormuz disruption

Saudi Arabia has brought its East-West pipeline into full operation, pushing 7 million barrels of oil a day through the route...

From office desks to dark streets: How the oil crunch is reshaping daily life in different nations

A month into the Middle East conflict, its ripple effects are felt across economies worldwide. The crisis was triggered on February...

Rupee breaches 94, worst fiscal year fall in over a decade

MUMBAI: The rupee breached the 94 level for the first time to close at 94.81 per dollar after hitting a record...
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