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Hyundai Motor flags export disruptions as West Asia conflict hits shipping

Hyundai Motor, the worlds third-biggest automaker warns that even if the Iran war ended soon the impact would linger

3 Apr 2026 2:07 pm
Ship carrying Iranian oil shifts course midway from India to China

The Aframax tanker Ping Shun is now signalling Dongying in China as its destination instead of Vadinar in Gujarat, which it had indicated earlier this week, according to ship-tracking firm Kpler

3 Apr 2026 1:11 pm
Petroleum Secretary met State Chief Secretaries, addressed concerns about LPG for autos, migrant workers

The Petroleum Secretary sought states consider targeted distribution of 5 KG FTL cylinder, autos that can run both on petrol, LPG considering using the former.

3 Apr 2026 9:18 am
Coal production from captive, commercial mines up 10.2% in FY 2025-26

Coal is being increasingly sought as an alternative for natural gas, supplies and demand of which find themselves stretched amidst the escalating tensions in West Asia.

2 Apr 2026 8:41 pm
Geological Survey of India undertook 458 mineral exploration projects in 2025-26 season

GSI intends to undertake 300 critical and strategic mineral exploration projects in field season 2025-26

2 Apr 2026 8:37 pm
Indias stance on U.S. trade deal is that we should get preferential access as was agreed: Piyush Goyal

April 2 marked one year since U.S. President Donald Trump announced his Liberation Day tariffs and sparked off a year of trade volatility for India and several other countries.

2 Apr 2026 6:49 pm
Watch: From LNG to urea: How war could trigger inflation & slow Indias economy| Business Matters

India could be staring at a food security problem as fertilizer and LNG imports are hit by the West Asia conflict. Could this impact crop output, drive inflation, and push the economy out of its Goldilocks phase?

1 Apr 2026 8:58 pm
Stock markets begin FY27 on a high, Sensex jumps 1,186 points on de-escalation hopes

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth Rs 11,163.06 crore on Monday, according to exchange data

1 Apr 2026 4:59 pm
GST collections grow 8.8% to over 2 lakh crore in March

Gross GST revenue for the full 2025-26 (April-March) fiscal recorded a growth of 8.3% to over 22.27 lakh crore

1 Apr 2026 12:56 pm
On global tensions and Indias economy

In an economy that imports more than four-fifths of its crude oil, external shocks transmitted through energy prices, shipping route, and volatile commodity markets can significantly reshape fiscal arithmetic. In this context, India must rebalance toward income-led demand, more resilient revenue bases and greater energy diversification

31 Mar 2026 10:58 pm
Energy price surge poses new challenges for Indias real estate sector

Rising crude oil and natural gas costs are increasing construction expenses and disrupting material supply, creating uncertainty for developers and homebuyers

29 Mar 2026 11:56 am
Gulf tensions rattle Dubai real estate sector

War fears turn Indian investors cautious after seeing a record boom in Dubai property market

28 Mar 2026 8:12 am
LPG crisis: Cooking gas crunch revives firewood economy in rural and semi-urban Karnataka

The surge in demand, triggered by supply constraints linked to the ongoing West Asia crisis, has given rise to a parallel, largely informal firewood market in many districts

26 Mar 2026 10:55 am
What will be the fallout of West Asia war on economy, Opposition asks government

We have the fastest-falling currency, says Congress MP, countering BJPs fastest-growing economy claim

24 Mar 2026 9:47 pm
BRS doubts govt.s trillion dollar economy plans

During discussion on Budget, BRS member says achieving over 20% growth rate is not possible

24 Mar 2026 7:40 pm
Grim future: On the economy, discomfiting data

Indias economic fundamentals need a realistic reassessment

24 Mar 2026 1:19 am
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw unveils three new initiatives to promote orange economy

The three initiatives in the creative economy are the National AI Skilling Initiative in partnership with Google and YouTube; MyWAVES, a citizen creator platform on WAVES OTT; and the rollout of advanced Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) and in-built satellite tuners in television sets for enhancing access to DD Free Dish ser vices

23 Mar 2026 10:13 pm
Do not villainise subsidies as they strengthen our economy: Krishna Byre Gowda

Boosting consumer demand by providing money to poor people in the form of subsidies is a sure-shot approach for economic growth wherever there is an economic recession, he tells the Legislative Assembly

23 Mar 2026 7:35 pm
We need an agriculturecentred economy, not freebie politics: NTK chief Seeman

Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) chief coordinator Seeman, in an interview with The Hindu in Chennai, outlines his partys Assembly election manifesto, arguing for an agriculturecentred economy, disciplined governance through what he terms benign authoritarianism, and rejecting electoral alliances rooted in Dravidian ideology.

21 Mar 2026 8:43 pm
Eid at 2am: Inside Chennais midnight biryani economy

As Chennai celebrates Eid, its biriyani culture comes alive after midnight from firewood dum in Puliyanthope to smoky plates in Triplicane and Adambakkam. Undeterred by the LPG shortage, these kitchens use firewood to serve hundreds of kilos through the night. Heres a guide to where to eat

21 Mar 2026 2:56 pm
Maharashtra will be at the forefront of Indias orange economy: CM Fadnavis

The Maharashtra Chief Minister highlighted that the esports is emerging as viable career option for youngster and does not remain mere entertainment

21 Mar 2026 9:22 am
What is cheaper to cook with, LPG or induction? | The Climate Economy

In this episode of The Climate Economy, The Hindus Kunal Shankar talks to Vasudevan Mukunth, Deputy Science Editor of The Hindu about when you should opt for a gas stove and when an induction cooker is your best bet.

17 Mar 2026 9:39 pm
Air India, AI Express to operate 44 West Asia flights on Tuesday

Dubai airport has imposed restrictions on operations by foreign carriers

17 Mar 2026 7:47 am
Contributions of women in informal economy have often remained invisible

Speakers at a virtual parallel event to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women 70th Edition highlight the challenges women face while moving from the margins to the mainstream

16 Mar 2026 9:54 pm
Kalaburagi at bottom of income ladder as Kalyana Karnataka districts trail State economy

Kalaburagi districts per capita income fell from 1,45,377 in 2023-24 to 1,44,449 in 2024-25. This is as against the State average of 3,86,156 and Bengaluru urbans 8,55,960

14 Mar 2026 7:14 pm
Real estate businessman in Karnataka arrested for cheating temple devotees of 2.15 lakh with government loan scheme claim

The police officials said that the accused has been identified as Somashekhar H.K. (46), a real estate businessman from Hassan

14 Mar 2026 3:13 pm
Preparing India for a true innovation-led economy

Driving Indias research, development, and innovation story needs decisive private sector participation

13 Mar 2026 2:06 am
Kadapa MP seeks new railway line to boost local economy

Avinash Reddy urges Railways to act on Andhra Pradeshs proposal to link Pulivendula, Muddanur and Puttaparthi, citing connectivity to cement plants and the Kopparthi industrial estate

11 Mar 2026 8:27 pm
Iran vows to attack any ship trying to pass through Strait of Hormuz

The strait (of Hormuz) is closed. If anyone tries to pass, the heroes of the Revolutionary Guards and the regular navy will set those ships ablaze, said Ebrahim Jabari, a senior adviser to the Guards commander-in-chief

3 Mar 2026 3:21 am
Design careers: Opportunities in the orange economy

The Hindu hosted a webinar, Design careers: Opportunities in orange economy, on February 28, at 5:00 p.m. The panellists included Prof. Pratul Chandra Kalita, Head, Department of Design, IIT Guwahati; Shweta Choudhary, Director & Founder, Centre for Originality, Design & Expression (CODE); Aditi Srivastava, President, Pearl Academy; and Gazal Kalra, Co-Founder, Nuuk. The webinar was moderated by M. Kalyanaraman, Head, Education Vertical, The Hindu.

2 Mar 2026 2:35 pm
Escalation in West Asia can disrupt global oil markets and affect Indias economy, says CPI leader Narayana

Slamming the authoritarian policy of the U.S., the CPI leader calls for balanced diplomacy, rooted in peace and mutual respect

1 Mar 2026 8:09 pm
Animal husbandry backbone of rural economy, says Governor

Thaawarchand Gehlot was presiding over the 15th convocation of Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University in Bidar

27 Feb 2026 7:38 pm
How AI is transforming Indian real estate

From pricing and design to senior living and smart buildings, tech becomes the sectors new operating system

27 Feb 2026 5:06 pm
27 Feb 2026 3:26 pm
With new data sources and process upgrades, new GDP data set to capture the economy more accurately

The new series of national accounts to be released on Friday is the culmination of a wide consultative process, spanning multiple sub-committees and incorporating many changes

26 Feb 2026 1:16 pm