Iran’s threat to shut the Strait of Hormuz raises risks to global oil flows, LNG supplies, and supply chains, as West Asia tensions escalate
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Two waterways sit at the heart of this crisis: the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait
For India, the stakes are high. The country imports nearly 88% of its crude oil requirement, refining it into fuels such as petrol and diesel. When global oil prices rise, India’s import bill increases, which can put pressure on inflation and government finances
Analysts warn crude prices could surge past $100 per barrel, while Qatar’s LNG suspension tightens gas availability — creating a dual oil and gas shock for India
The rupee dropped sharply by 42 paise in a single session, settling at ₹91.50 against the US dollar on Monday. That followed a 17 paise fall in the previous session on Friday
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Only 3 of 35 founders at India’s top AI start-ups hold PhDs, highlighting a research gap that risks India being a user of AI rather than an innovator in the global AI race
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While crude oil supply can be compensated for in the short term, LPG is another story. Data show that India’s total LPG imports ranged from about 1.83 million tonnes to 2.03 million tonnes per month from February 2025 to February 2026. Of this, between about 1.78 million tonnes and 1.66 million tonnes, respectively, came from key Gulf suppliers
Medikabazaar plans to raise $50 million to support expansion and accelerate its next phase of business growth
Analysts warn crude prices could surge past $100 per barrel, while Qatar’s LNG suspension tightens gas availability — creating a dual oil and gas shock for India
The Ganga is not just a river. She is a story, a memory and the pulse of a civilisation, and hence, the mission to cleanse her waters.
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HD Kumaraswamy, Union Minister of Heavy Industries talks to Himanshu Ojha about the steps taken to decarbonise hard-to-abate sectors and efforts to reduce imports of clean technology among other issues
Over 70% of respondents from India Inc say geopolitics is influencing sustainability strategy, with supply chain disruption, price volatility and market access emerging as key concerns, as per Teri-Outlook Business survey
The Teri-Outlook Business survey reveals financial, regulatory and operational hurdles India Inc’s C-suite faces in achieving sustainability and ESG targets
By focusing on decision architecture rather than outcomes, the survey methodology informs execution-oriented dialogue among policymakers, investors and corporate leaders on translating commitments into measurable progress
Teri-Outlook Business survey finds technology gaps, policy uncertainty, limited green finance and weak green demand are major challenges for corporate decarbonisation in India
Saurabh Garg, secretary, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation talks to Devabrata Dutta about how India’s National Indicator Framework helps companies align ESG, CSR and sustainability strategies with national priorities
Nearly 40% of companies are unaware of or not aligned with India’s National Indicator Framework, finds Teri-Outlook Business survey, highlighting gaps in corporate ESG adoption
Deep decarbonisation in several sectors presents a structural challenge not just for India, but globally. The nearer milestones of 2030 are ambitious and challenging
Emerging economies are expected to lead the energy transition, but economic growth, urbanisation and manufacturing often reduce renewable energy adoption, highlighting the gap between goals and reality
Manisha Girotra, chief executive, Moelis India, tells Ashutosh Mishra why India’s funding story is now structural, not cyclical. She talks about how domestic funds are shaping India’s private equity landscape and competing with global PE players
Only 3 of 35 founders at India’s top AI start-ups hold PhDs, highlighting a research gap that risks India being a user of AI rather than an innovator in the global AI race
The rise of Symbiotic Foods’ Piggman cafés highlights how Northeast rural entrepreneurs are scaling unconventional ideas into sustainable businesses, driving inclusive development by training farmers in new technologies and boosting their incomes
Founded in 1971, a heritage silk saree house has evolved from a neighbourhood store in Kolkata into one of India’s fastest-growing heritage silk saree retailers
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Sedemac Mechatronics raises ₹326 cr from anchor investors as it prepares to launch its upcoming initial public offering
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