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Middle East conflict threatens up to 3 percent GDP loss in Asia Pacific

Escalating conflict in the Middle East could reduce economic output across Asia Pacific by up to 3 percent in a prolonged war scenario, according to a new assessment by Moody’s Analytics. The report projects regional growth slowing to 4 percent in 2026 from 4.3 percent in 2025, with further moderation......

IndiGo appoints former Air India Express CEO as chief strategy officer

IndiGo has appointed Aloke Singh, former CEO of Air India Express, as its new chief strategy officer. Singh will join the airline on April 6, following the recent departure of CEO Pieter Elbers. IndiGo holds approximately 65% of the domestic market in India, the world's fastest-growing aviation......

Russian oil tankers rerouted from China to India after US sanctions waiver

Several tankers carrying Russian crude originally bound for China have changed course mid-voyage and are now heading to India, as Indian refiners take advantage of a temporary US sanctions waiver to secure discounted supplies amid a global energy crisis. The Aframax tanker Aqua Titan, loaded with Urals......

Russian oil revenues surge after US sanctions waiver boosts exports

Russia’s oil revenues recorded a sharp weekly increase after a temporary US sanctions waiver and rising global prices linked to tensions with Iran triggered a rapid market reversal, easing months of pressure on Moscow’s energy income. Seaborne oil export revenues rose by about 890 million......

Gas shortages threaten operations at JSW steel plants in India

Operations at several facilities belonging to the Indian steel giant JSW Steel are facing disruptions as growing gas shortages begin to affect industrial production across India. According to industry reports, limited supplies of natural gas have begun to impact the company’s steel processing......

LPG tankers cross Strait of Hormuz toward India amid Asian energy shortages

Two liquefied petroleum gas tankers have passed through the Strait of Hormuz heading to India as Asian governments scramble to manage a widening energy crisis triggered by the United States and Israeli war with Iran and the disruption of shipping through the critical waterway. The conflict has sharply......

India begins diesel supply to Bangladesh amid Middle East energy tensions

India has begun supplying diesel to Bangladesh through the Bangladesh-India Friendship Pipeline (BIFP), as global energy markets face uncertainty linked to rising tensions in the Middle East. According to media reports, approximately 5,000 metric tons of diesel were pumped from the Numaligarh Refinery......

Australia and India test rice husk waste to produce low carbon steel

Researchers from Australia and India have completed what they describe as the world’s first commercial scale trial using agricultural waste to partially replace coal in steel production, offering a potential pathway to reduce emissions in one of the most carbon intensive industries. The trial,......

India adds 24 billionaires, reaching 308 in latest global rich list

India's billionaire population climbed to 308, an increase of 24 from the previous year. The Hurun Global Rich List 2026, released Saturday, places the country third worldwide behind the United States and China. This expansion reflects sustained wealth creation amid strong economic momentum and robust......