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The Maruti Suzuki Victoris, the latest offering from India's largest carmaker.
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Maruti Suzuki up 7.13%, Mahindra up 19%| Business News

Updated on: Mar 01, 2026 12:48:54 PM IST The Maruti Suzuki Victoris, the latest offering from India’s largest carmaker. India’s biggest automakers, including the likes…

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India allows eligible manufacturers to defer customs duty payments from April 1; aims to boost liquidity and exports

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) on Sunday introduced a new scheme that will allow certain manufacturers to delay payment of customs…

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Iran-Israel-US war: Conflict, impact on maritime traffic could hurt India exports

Kolkata | Pune: Exports of rice, tea and fruits to Africa and the West Asia are expected to take a major hit as the US…

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Uncertainty looms as shipping is hit, exporters in wait and watch mode

NEW DELHI: The war in West Asia will have a severe impact on trade and shipping as industry and exporters expect port closures. The air…

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An aerial view of the Iranian shores and the island of Qeshm in the Strait of Hormuz on 10 December 2023. (Reuters)
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Strait of Hormuz holds global economy hostage amid Iran attacks by US, Israel| Business News

Amid coordinated attacks on Iran by the US and Israel, and Tehran retaliation across the Gulf, all eyes are on the Strait of Hormuz—just 33…

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Canada-India negotiating economic partnership agreement to double two-way trade by 2030: PM Carney

Mumbai: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Saturday said his country is negotiating a comprehensive economic partnership agreement with India with the intention to double…

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The Strait of Hormuz is the chokepoint for bulk of the Persian Gulf’s exports of crude, and also refined fuels like diesel and jet fuel. (Reuters)
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What’s at stake for crude oil markets as Israel, US pile up Iran attacks| Business News

The Iran attacks by the United States and Israel create new risks for a significant chunk of the world’s crude oil supply. The Strait of…

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A container ship in the Suez Canal. The Suez Canal handles roughly 30% of global container trade, and for India, it is the primary gateway for exports to North Africa and the Mediterranean. (Reuters)
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Deja vu for India trade as Iran attacks threaten exports, crude oil imports| Business News

The Iran attacks by Israel and the United States, and Tehran’s counter-offensive, threatens to put India’s exports and oil imports into a disarray. The sense…

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A family sits against the backdrop of a dockyard off coast city of Fujairah, in the Strait of Hormuz in the northern Emirate on 25 February 2026. (AFP)
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OPEC+ to weigh bigger increase in crude oil supply after Iran attacks by US, Israel| Business News

OPEC+ will consider the option to increase crude oil supply when key members meet Sunday after the US and Israel launched an attack on Iran,…

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Warner Bros Discovery-Paramount merger to form 210m-subscriber media giant after Netflix bows out
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What a Warner Bros-Paramount colossus would look like| Business News

After months of binge-worthy gamesmanship, a victor has emerged in the saga to buy Warner Bros Discovery. On February 26th Netflix, the world’s biggest streaming…

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