Imports
UK tariff shield may revive Tata Steel’s UK business—but not before FY27
UK’s steep import curbs and tariffs could lift Tata Steel UK’s pricing power, but analysts say the company will miss FY26 break-even, with recovery now shifting to FY27.
3 min read23 Mar 2026India’s trade deficit narrows to $27.1 billion in February as imports moderate from previous month
The February deficit is lower than the $34.68 billion recorded in January, when a sharp rise in imports widened the trade gap to the highest level in several months.
7 min read16 Mar 2026Amid soaring aluminium imports, India brings in new QCO
India’s import of aluminium and related products has seen a notable rise over the past year, reflecting strong domestic demand for the metal across sectors such as construction, packaging and engineering.
3 min read15 Mar 2026Pakistan stock market crashes 1%, down 3.5% this week as US-Iran war dents investor confidence — More pain ahead?
Pakistan stock market faces turmoil due to elevated crude oil prices linked to Middle East conflicts. The flagship KSE 30 index has declined 1.4% drop, taking the weekly loss to 3.5% and the monthly fall to 9%.
3 min read13 Mar 2026China has spent years preparing for the Iran oil crisis
Massive oil stockpiles and a shift to electric vehicles are helping to insulate the Chinese economy from supply disruptions in the Middle East.
4 min read10 Mar 2026Gold stranded in Dubai sold at discount as US-Iran conflict disrupts supply routes
Gold is being offered at a steep discount in Dubai, as the war in the Middle East grounds flights and hampers suppliers’ ability to move bullion out of the key trading hub.
2 min read6 Mar 2026US–Iran conflict: With Strait of Hormuz closed, India faces rising uncertainty and economic risks
With the Strait of Hormuz still shut – a move that has the potential to disrupt roughly a fifth of global oil supplies and push crude prices higher – India faces another concern: already elevated gold prices.
3 min read6 Mar 2026Oil prices up over 2% amid ongoing conflict in West Asia
Brent climbs past $83 as Strait of Hormuz tensions threaten 27% of global oil trade; India, heavily import-dependent, braces for potential supply and inflation shocks.
2 min read5 Mar 2026US-Iran conflict: Strait of Hormuz closure to hurt India, Pakistan and Bangladesh — list of countries to be impacted
The US-Iran conflict intensified after Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, jolting global energy markets. Asian nations, especially India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Japan and South Korea, face higher oil and LNG costs, with prices seen potentially crossing $100 per barrel.
3 min read3 Mar 2026India sits on 100 mn barrels of crude oil stock amid Strait of Hormuz shutdown fears — here's how long it will last
India's crude oil stocks of about 100 million barrels could last 40-45 days if supplies through the Strait of Hormuz are disrupted. The country imports 88% of its crude, primarily from the Middle East, and is bracing for potential price hikes amid geopolitical tensions.
2 min read3 Mar 2026