The Times of India - Business (18 minutes ago)
West Asia war-induced supply chain disruptions are impacting AC production in India, with shortages of LPG and petrochemicals affecting manufacturing processes. Companies are facing challenges with raw material availability and price hikes, potentially leading to increased costs for consumers ahead of the peak summer season.
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A small rocky island, Kharg Island, has become a focal point in US-Iran tensions due to its critical role in Iran's oil exports. US forces struck military installations on the island, deliberately sparing oil facilities to signal leverage without crippling Iran's economy.
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Startups are also positioning themselves. New Delhi-based Enlighten Now Healthcare Pvt., which operates weight management platform Elevate Now, is adding corporate partnerships, tying up with large gym chains and exploring collaborations with drugmakers including Dr. Reddy's, founder Suryansh Kumar said.
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Conversations with several officials since Trump told Fox News that the war would end when he felt it "in my bones" paint a picture of bewilderment and shock. No one seems ready to rally to his call to deploy scant resources to help reopen the virtually shut Strait of Hormuz, the conduit for a fifth of global oil and a large share of liquefied...
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Trump has a long history of making threats to call off deals in the final stages of negotiating, a move that he has used as a way to gain more leverage. Trump made a similar threat weeks before a planned meeting with Xi in October, accompanied by steep tariff-hike proposals. The meeting ultimately went ahead and extended an uneasy trade war truce.
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The gold rate in India on Monday is Rs 1,59,080 per 10 gms while the silver rate in India is Rs2,59,710 per 1 kg, according the Bullions website. In the international markets, spot gold edged up 0.1% to $5,022.02 an ounce as of 8:55 a.m. in Singapore. Silver rose 0.8% to $81.23, as reported by Bloomberg.
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Global oil prices eased slightly as President Trump urged international cooperation to secure the Strait of Hormuz, following a sharp rally driven by US-Iran tensions. The disruption has impacted a fifth of global oil supply, prompting the IEA to release over 400 million barrels from strategic reserves.
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Asia and Oceania will immediately receive strategic oil reserves, while the Americas and Europe will start releases by late March. This emergency action by the IEA aims to cushion the oil shock from the West Asia war, releasing 271.7 million barrels globally. Despite this, oil prices remain near $100, highlighting concerns over the Strait of Hormuz...
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What allegations has the U.S. made on excess capacity and forced labour? How do the two Section 301 investigations relate to the current U.S. tariff regime? What issues are the U.S. investigations examining and why do industry experts see them as a pathway to new tariffs?
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Edtech giants Upgrad and Unacademy are set to merge in an all-stock deal, a significant consolidation for India's online education sector. Upgrad founder Ronnie Screwvala confirmed the term sheet signing, with Unacademy CEO Gaurav Munjal to continue leading the merged entity. This move signals a new chapter for both companies after a period of...
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