May 2026 – Page 19 – Global South Capital Times

India Eyes Iran Oil Corridors Amidst Hormuz Strait Delays Four Indian men, in an office, are gathered around a large map spread on a desk, pointing and gesturing.

Four Indian men, in an office, are gathered around a large map spread on a desk, pointing and gesturing.

India Eyes Iran Oil Corridors Amidst Hormuz Strait Delays

sivam May 17, 2026

India may explore Iran-backed oil corridors as Moody's projects a distant recovery for Strait of Hormuz shipping,...

Ambuja Cements Slashes FY27 Capex Amidst Delays Three construction workers, in hard hats and reflective vests, reviewing blueprints on a makeshift table at a dusty construction site.

Three construction workers, in hard hats and reflective vests, reviewing blueprints on a makeshift table at a dusty construction site.

Ambuja Cements Slashes FY27 Capex Amidst Delays

sivam May 17, 2026

Ambuja Cements revises FY27 capex to Rs 6,000-6,500 crore due to contractor issues and project delays, focusing...

Howrah Station Encroachments Demolished in West Bengal Drive Police and onlookers watch a large excavator demolish buildings, creating dust and debris, in a street near Howrah Station.

Police and onlookers watch a large excavator demolish buildings, creating dust and debris, in a street near Howrah Station.

Howrah Station Encroachments Demolished in West Bengal Drive

sivam May 17, 2026

West Bengal authorities conducted a demolition drive near Howrah Railway Station to clear alleged illegal encroachments, amid...

Hero MotoCorp Invests ₹1,500 Cr to Double Scooter Production by FY27 A group of five factory workers in uniform huddle together, examining blueprints amidst a busy industrial setting with machinery.

A group of five factory workers in uniform huddle together, examining blueprints amidst a busy industrial setting with machinery.

Hero MotoCorp Invests ₹1,500 Cr to Double Scooter Production by FY27

sivam May 17, 2026

Hero MotoCorp allocates ₹1,500 crore for FY27 to significantly boost scooter production capacity and invests over ₹700...

India Electricity Tariffs May Rise: Fuel Costs & Solar Impact Two Indian men, dressed in button-up shirts, stand in a rustic, cable-filled office, looking at a wall-mounted diagram. One points while the other holds a tablet.

Two Indian men, dressed in button-up shirts, stand in a rustic, cable-filled office, looking at a wall-mounted diagram. One points while the other holds a tablet.

India Electricity Tariffs May Rise: Fuel Costs & Solar Impact

sivam May 17, 2026

India's electricity distributors propose higher fixed charges to offset revenue losses from declining power purchases and solar...

LPG Tanker Symi Arrives at India’s Kandla Port A large LPG tanker, "SYMI," docked at a port with several workers on the pier, under a cloudy sky.

LPG Tanker Symi Arrives at India’s Kandla Port

sivam May 17, 2026

Marshall Islands-flagged LPG tanker Symi arrives at India's Kandla Port, passing through the Strait of Hormuz amid...

Odisha Fuel Crisis: Livelihoods Hit, Govt Promises Normalcy A group of men sit on the ground sharing food on a dusty street in Odisha, India, surrounded by motorcycles, jerry cans, and a busy marketplace with an empty fuel pump.

A group of men sit on the ground sharing food on a dusty street in Odisha, India, surrounded by motorcycles, jerry cans, and a busy marketplace with an empty fuel pump.

Odisha Fuel Crisis: Livelihoods Hit, Govt Promises Normalcy

sivam May 17, 2026

Odisha faces severe fuel scarcity impacting daily wage earners and transport. Government assures normalcy by Monday, urging...

Cannes Film Festival: War’s Economic Devastation on Display Three factory workers in a cluttered industrial setting are seated, watching a black and white film depicting wartime destruction on a large screen.

Three factory workers in a cluttered industrial setting are seated, watching a black and white film depicting wartime destruction on a large screen.

Cannes Film Festival: War’s Economic Devastation on Display

sivam May 17, 2026

Cannes Film Festival 2023 highlights war's devastating economic impact, showcasing films on conflict's long-term societal and financial...

Indian Travelers Prioritize FIFA World Cup 2026 Amidst Economic Challenges Three Indian individuals, two younger and one older, are engaged in a lively discussion around a cluttered office desk.

Three Indian individuals, two younger and one older, are engaged in a lively discussion around a cluttered office desk.

Indian Travelers Prioritize FIFA World Cup 2026 Amidst Economic Challenges

sivam May 17, 2026

Despite economic headwinds like high airfares and a weak rupee, Indian football fans are making significant lifestyle...

Indian Students Eye US Elite Universities: Strong Demand Continues A candid, editorial shot of several Indian students in a naturally lit, slightly cluttered classroom, studying and collaborating.