Oil prices set for biggest quarterly drop since Covid as markets watch uncertain US-Iran talks

Oil prices were on track on Tuesday for their biggest quarterly decline since the early months of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, as investors closely monitored the possibility of fresh US-Iran talks amid growing uncertainty over a fragile ceasefire agreement.Brent crude futures for August delivery, which expire on Tuesday, rose 12 cents, or 0.16%, to…

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Finance ministry panel clears Rs 1.25 lakh crore for India Semiconductor Mission 2.0; Cabinet nod next

The Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC) under the Finance Ministry has cleared a proposal for a Rs 1.25 lakh crore outlay under India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0, marking a major step in the country’s efforts to strengthen domestic chip manufacturing and build a comprehensive semiconductor ecosystem, sources told PTI. The Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC) under the…

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Barrel of backups: India’s crude imports bounce back despite Middle East disruptions

India’s crude oil imports have bounced back to near pre-conflict levels despite prolonged disruptions in the Middle East, as refiners adjusted their sourcing mix and leaned more on alternative suppliers. According to an HSBC Global Research report, Indian refiners managed to offset the impact of the Strait of Hormuz crisis by cutting reliance on traditional…

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Strait back in business: Hormuz traffic picks up again as supertankers slide through the passage

The Strait of Hormuz is showing signs of coming back to life after a tense spell due to Iran’s recent attacks on ships passing through the strategic corridor. Once heavily choked following US-Israel joint strikes on Iran on February 28, the waterway is now slowly regaining its rhythm, with more operators edging crude carriers back…

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‘We’re in the final steps’: US ambassador Sergio Gor signals progress on India-US trade deal

The proposed US-India trade agreement is in the “final steps” of negotiations, with only the last one per cent of issues remaining to be resolved, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said on Tuesday, expressing confidence that the pact would be concluded soon after nearly 18 months of talks. The proposed US-India trade agreement is…

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Oil prices ease as investors await US-Iran talks; Brent crude falls to $72 per barrel

AI generated image, used only for representative purpose Oil prices continued to ease on Tuesday as markets tracked the outcome of potential US-Iran engagement in Doha, even as weekend missile exchanges signalled instability. This comes after the two sides reached an interim peace deal aimed at ending the four-month conflict.Around 7 am IST, WTI crude…

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