US-Iran war: How Indian industry is being impacted by LPG issues, rising oil prices, Strait of Hormuz closure – explained in 10 points

India’s manufacturing sector is on high alert as the war involving Iran threatens to disrupt key maritime routes used for global trade. (AI image) US-Iran war impact: The ripple effects of the ongoing Middle East tensions, LPG supply issues, rising oil prices and closure of Strait of Hormuz are being felt across industries in India….

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Crude Oil: Crude above $100: How countries are racing to streamline oil supplies as Strait of Hormuz crisis deepens

As tensions in the Middle East continue to boil, the ripple effects are being felt across global oil markets. Disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most vital oil transit routes, have thrown supply chains into uncertainty, prompting governments and refiners worldwide to rush in search of alternatives. The International Energy Agency…

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US launches trade inquiries on India, 14 other countries

NEW DELHI: As part of its tariff pressure, the US Trade Representative has launched a section 301 investigation against 15 countries, including India, to ascertain if there is structural excess capacity and production in manufacturing sectors.Based on the outcome of the probe – which follows US Supreme Court’s rejection of Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariff using…

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How ‘collapse’ of Trump’s tariff strategy led to US launching trade policy investigation – what it means for India

Donald Trump has cautioned trading partners against attempting to reopen or renegotiate these agreements. (AI image) The Donald Trump administration’s move to launch investigations into the trade practices of sixteen economies, including India, sends the signal that the US trade policy is entering a new phase. On March 11, 2026, the Office of the United…

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Gold price prediction amid US-Iran war: What’s the gold rate outlook for March 13, 2026? Resistance seen near Rs 1,60,300

Gold is trading near the lower Bollinger band after an extended decline, indicating strong downside momentum. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are seeing intraday weakness and a sell on rise strategy makes sense, says Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst – Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities.Gold April futures on MCX are trading near…

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West Asia crisis fallout: Shipping companies start refund of extra charges to exporters

NEW DELHI: Days after a diktat by the maritime regulator against overcharging, shipping companies have started refunding additional charges to exporters.An industry executive said that some of the companies have started issuing credit notes to exporters for vessels that had reached their destination before the West Asia conflict broke out on Feb 28. “These were…

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