
Middle East conflict impact: China’s dependence on US ethane deepens; set to import record volume
Ethane, a natural gas liquid, is mainly used to produce ethylene, a core input for plastics. China relies almost entirely on the United States for ...

Stocks to buy: What’s the outlook for Nifty for April 20-April 24 week? Check list of top stock recommendations
Stock market recommendations: APL Apollo Tubes, and HDFC Asset Management Company are Sudeep Shah, Head – Technical Research and Derivatives, SBI Securities’ top stock picks ...

Gold price prediction today: Will gold prices rise this week? Key levels to watch out for April 20, 2026 week
Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are expected to continue being volatile in the coming days on uncertainty related to the US-Iran war and inflation ...

Stock market today (April 20, 2026): Nifty50 ends above 24,350; BSE Sensex closes flat after recovering losses
Stock market today: Sensex and Nifty ended flat in trade on Monday on weak global cues as the closure of Strait of Hormuz led to ...

FPI sell-off deepens: Rs 23,801 crore withdrawn in a week; March sees record Rs 1.17 lakh crore exit
Foreign investors have significantly pulled out of Indian stocks, with March seeing record outflows of Rs 1,17,775 crore. Escalating West Asian conflict, soaring crude oil ...

US-Iran conflict: Middle East war sends US fuel prices soaring, surcharges kick in
Escalating Middle East tensions are driving up fuel costs in the US, impacting daily life and business operations. Petrol prices have surged over a dollar, ...

Tank full, wallet empty? Hong Kong’s petrol prices worst hit amid Iran war
Global energy prices are soaring due to Middle East conflict, with Hong Kong experiencing the world’s highest petrol costs. Despite this, authorities assure supply stability, ...

India makes first oil purchase from Iran in 7 years with no payment hurdle
Amid Middle East supply disruptions, Indian refiners have resumed Iranian crude oil purchases after a seven-year hiatus, securing their energy needs. The government confirmed no ...

Hormuz supply crunch: Rising energy prices impact roads, airlines and restaurants
Global energy prices are soaring due to the Middle East conflict and Strait of Hormuz issues. This is significantly impacting India’s economy. Road construction costs ...

Middle East conflict may hit India’s exports beyond region if prolonged, says government
A prolonged Middle East conflict could significantly impact India’s exports, both regionally and globally, due to supply chain disruptions, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal warned. He ...




