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India Gold Smuggling Soars Amidst Rising Import Duties Two hooded men crouch in a dimly lit alley at night, one illuminated by a lantern, examining gold coins in a bag.

Two hooded men crouch in a dimly lit alley at night, one illuminated by a lantern, examining gold coins in a bag.

India Gold Smuggling Soars Amidst Rising Import Duties

sivam June 2, 2026

Elevated import duties on gold in India are fueling a surge in smuggling, making illicit trade more...

Iran Conflict: Qatar’s “Shadow Fleet” Disrupts Global Gas Trade Three large LNG carriers are moving in a line through calm ocean water under a hazy sunrise. Mountains line the distant coast.

Three large LNG carriers are moving in a line through calm ocean water under a hazy sunrise. Mountains line the distant coast.

Iran Conflict: Qatar’s “Shadow Fleet” Disrupts Global Gas Trade

sivam June 2, 2026

Qatar uses "shadow fleet" tactics for LNG exports amid Iran conflict, rerouting trade and increasing risks through...

Asia’s Oil Supply Strain: US Crude vs. Hormuz Risks An aerial view shows two massive oil tankers navigating calm waters under a vibrant sunset with mountains in the distance.

An aerial view shows two massive oil tankers navigating calm waters under a vibrant sunset with mountains in the distance.

Asia’s Oil Supply Strain: US Crude vs. Hormuz Risks

sivam June 2, 2026

Asian nations increasingly rely on US crude, but it's not enough to offset Strait of Hormuz risks,...

Indian Railways Loads 145 MT Freight in May, Shows Resilience A long Indian Railways freight train moves on tracks through green fields under an overcast sky, with a signal post.

A long Indian Railways freight train moves on tracks through green fields under an overcast sky, with a signal post.

Indian Railways Loads 145 MT Freight in May, Shows Resilience

sivam June 2, 2026

Indian Railways achieves 145 million tonnes freight loading in May, showcasing resilience amidst global economic uncertainty and...

LPG Sales Drop 24% in May as Petrol, Diesel Demand Rises An industrial scene with stacks of blue and red LPG cylinders in the foreground, and a line of fuel tankers behind them.

An industrial scene with stacks of blue and red LPG cylinders in the foreground, and a line of fuel tankers behind them.

LPG Sales Drop 24% in May as Petrol, Diesel Demand Rises

sivam June 1, 2026

LPG sales fell 24% in May, while petrol and diesel consumption increased, signaling a shift in consumer...

India Auto Sales Soar in May: Maruti & Kia Lead Growth A wide shot of a vast, dusty car parking lot under an overcast sky, filled with rows of new compact cars, mostly white, red, and blue. In the center, a car transporter truck is unloading vehicles with a few workers nearby. A rusty sign for "DELIVERY GATE 3" is on the right.

A wide shot of a vast, dusty car parking lot under an overcast sky, filled with rows of new compact cars, mostly white, red, and blue. In the center, a car transporter truck is unloading vehicles with a few workers nearby. A rusty sign for "DELIVERY GATE 3" is on the right.

India Auto Sales Soar in May: Maruti & Kia Lead Growth

sivam June 1, 2026

India's auto sector experienced a strong May with record sales from Maruti Suzuki and Kia India, defying...

India Bank Loans: 2/3 Below 9% Amid RBI Rate Cuts An interior shot of a contemporary bank branch in India with customers at tables and a large screen displaying "RBI Bank Loan Interest Rates Below 9%".

An interior shot of a contemporary bank branch in India with customers at tables and a large screen displaying "RBI Bank Loan Interest Rates Below 9%".

India Bank Loans: 2/3 Below 9% Amid RBI Rate Cuts

sivam June 1, 2026

Nearly two-thirds of Indian bank loans now feature rates under 9% due to RBI's aggressive cuts, impacting...

Indian Steel Sector Under Pressure From Chinese Imports Wide shot of a port with countless large steel coils. Two workers in hard hats inspect documents in the foreground.

Wide shot of a port with countless large steel coils. Two workers in hard hats inspect documents in the foreground.

Indian Steel Sector Under Pressure From Chinese Imports

sivam June 1, 2026

Cheap Chinese steel imports hit a two-year high in April, pressuring India's domestic producers amid rising demand...

India Travel Shift: Short-Haul & Domestic Trips Rise A wide shot inside a modern airport terminal shows numerous travelers with luggage carts lined up at check-in counters, with large arched windows in the background revealing parked airplanes on the tarmac.

A wide shot inside a modern airport terminal shows numerous travelers with luggage carts lined up at check-in counters, with large arched windows in the background revealing parked airplanes on the tarmac.

India Travel Shift: Short-Haul & Domestic Trips Rise

sivam May 31, 2026

Rising airfares and flight disruptions push Indian travelers towards short-haul international destinations like Southeast Asia and Australia,...

Indian Banks’ Profitability to Dip: Crisil Report A wide shot inside a bustling, large, old Indian bank hall with high ceilings, arched windows, and many people standing and seated.