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Essar arm secures $500 million crude and product facility from Abu Dhabi's IRH
Essar Energy Transition Fuels has partnered with Abu Dhabi's IRH Global Trading. A $500 million facility will diversify crude sourcing and product marketing for the Stanlow refinery. This agreement enhances feedstock security amid global energy market volatility. It also supports Essar's low-carbon energy ambitions. The deal strengthens supply chains and operational resilience for a key UK refining hub.
Crude tumbles from $113 to $83, but relief for India will have to wait
The latest oil shock is fading much faster than the Russia–Ukraine episode, reflecting greater confidence that global energy supplies will remain intact. For India, however, lower crude prices may not immediately translate into lower inflation, stronger earnings or easier monetary policy.
Is the Iran war just an energy shock - or a turning point?
A potential U.S.-Iran peace deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could signal a watershed moment for global energy markets, moving beyond a temporary blip. While immediate relief is expected, the long-term impact hinges on consumer and government behavior shifts towards renewables and EVs, potentially challenging fossil fuel dominance.
US-Iran truce lifts markets; Sensex gains 736 points as oil prices fall
Indian equities advanced along with global markets after the US and Iran agreed on a framework to end the conflict, raising hopes of lower energy prices
India aims to reach 155 GW of installed wind energy capacity by 2035: Union minister Joshi
India is targeting 100 gigawatts of wind energy by 2030 and 155 gigawatts by 2035. A new digital portal, WT-MARUT, has been launched to strengthen the wind turbine supply chain. This initiative will boost domestic manufacturing and enhance India's global competitiveness. The country is already a major player, with significant growth in wind power installations.
Silver prices jump ₹6,000 to ₹2.52 lakh/kg amid easing West Asia tensions
Silver prices rallied by Rs 6,066 to Rs 2.52 lakh per kilogram in futures trade on Monday as easing geopolitical tensions in West Asia and a weaker US dollar improved sentiment in the bullion market. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the white metal for July delivery surged Rs 6,066, or 2.46 per cent, to Rs 2,52,252 per kilogram in a business turnover of 11,420 lots. In the past week, silver fell Rs 2,351, or nearly 1 per cent, to Rs 2.46 lakh per kg. The rebound comes after US and Iranian officials announced that they had reached an initial agreement to end the conflict, lift the US naval blockade on Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global energy supplies. In a post on Truth Social, US President Donald Trump said, "The deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete," adding that he had authorised the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the immediate removal of the US naval blockade. In the international markets, Comex silver futures for July contract
India's PMI has shown strong resilience recently despite war in West Asia
India's PMI has shown strong resilience despite the winds of war in West Asia and rising energy input prices, according to an analysis conducted by Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) Global Research, the research arm of ASSOCHAM. The PMI for India in May stands at 59.3, significantly higher than in all the major top 10 economies, with China at 54, the US at 51.5, Japan at 51.1 and Italy at 50.4. From January to May 2026, India's PMI maintained a steady expansion despite global economic turbulence.
Ashok Leyland, Tata Motors and other CV stocks soar up to 9%. What’s triggering the surge?
US and Iran have reached an initial peace agreement to end their nearly four-month conflict, restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, and ease global energy disruptions. The deal, to be signed in Switzerland on June 19, also covers broader regional issues including Lebanon. This development has boosted market sentiment as oil supply concerns begin to ease.
Hormuz halt forces Middle East trade into huge rewiring
A year after a US-Israel and Iran conflict, Siemens Energy explored alternative routes to Dammam, Saudi Arabia, due to potential Strait of Hormuz closures. Recent conflict forced these plans into action, disrupting global supply chains and prompting companies like Spinneys and DP World to utilize extensive road networks across the Arabian Peninsula to maintain operations and ensure critical material availability.
Shipowners seek clarity on Strait of Hormuz deal as 600 vessels eye exit
Shipowners and traders are cautiously awaiting details on a potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil and gas route disrupted by conflict. While a US-Iran deal is announced, concerns about safety, mines, and Iranian actions persist, leaving hundreds of vessels stranded and global energy trade in limbo.
Strait of Hormuz reopening to ease oil supply risks for India as US-Iran reach truce deal
A "toll free" reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, following a US-Iran ceasefire agreement, promises significant relief for India's crude oil imports. This normalization is expected to lower freight costs, ease inflationary pressures, and stabilize global energy markets, benefiting key sectors and policymakers.
Oil and gas supplies could take months to return to normal after Iran deal, energy experts say
Global oil prices saw a dip following news of an Iran war ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. However, energy experts caution that restoring full oil and gasoline supplies will take several months. Stranded ships must depart, and new tankers will need safe passage.