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Big oil drop gives India’s growth a fresh twist

The Economic Times

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June 22, 2026

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South China Morning Post

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· Jul 5, 2026

India eyes further oil exploration after Iran war shortages

Hit by the biggest energy supply shock in decades during the Middle East war, import-dependent India is expanding domestic crude exploration, its oil minister says. India, the world’s third-largest importer of oil and the second-largest buyer of liquefied petroleum gas, faced major disruptions due to restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz during the conflict between the United States and Iran. With a temporary US-Iran deal in place to pause hostilities, oil and gas shipments are flowing through...

Daily Sabah

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· Jul 5, 2026

India explores oil exploration expansion after Iran war disruption

Left under a strain of the biggest energy supply shock in decades during the Middle East war, import-dependent India is now expanding domestic crude exploration, its oil minister s...

The Economic Times

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· Jul 4, 2026

India's oil, petrochem industry gets a major boost

India's oil, petrochem industry gets a major boost

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jul 12, 2026

Airtel remains a reliable, privileged partner to nation: Sunil Mittal

Mittal said that India amongst the fastest-growing large economies, underpinned by domestic demand, policy continuity and expanding national capabilities

Borneo Bulletin

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· Jul 5, 2026

India eyes oil exploration expansion after shortages

India eyes oil exploration expansion after shortages

Business Today

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· Jun 23, 2026

ANZ turns bullish on India: Raises FY27 growth forecast, sees rate hikes in August

India's economy expanded 7.8 per cent in the March quarter and grew 7.7 per cent in FY26. ANZ expects growth to rise further to 6.9 per cent in FY28

Iran Herald

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· Jun 30, 2026

India's crude imports rebound as refiners diversify sourcing amid Gulf disruptions: HSBC

New Delhi, [India] June 30 (ANI): India's crude oil imports have largely recovered to pre-conflict levels despite months of disruptions in the Middle East, with refiners successfully diversifying supplies by increasing purchases from Russia, the United States, Oman, West Africa and South America, according to an HSBC Global Research report.The report says Indian refiners have adapted quickly to the supply disrup

Bloomberg

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· Jul 8, 2026

Alphabet Powers 44% Jump in India Foreign Investment, UN Says

Foreign direct investment in India surged in 2025, driven largely by Alphabet Inc.’s data center project, though a decline in greenfield investments signaled a weaker investment outlook, according to the United Nations’ trade agency.

India Today

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· Jul 11, 2026

India not just market but launchpad for global growth: PM Modi in New Zealand

India not just market but launchpad for global growth: PM Modi in New Zealand

TASS

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· Jul 7, 2026

Serbia possesses great potential for cooperation with BRICS countries — minister

The vector of economic development is increasingly shifting toward the East and the BRICS nations, Nenad Popovic noted

Economic Times

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· Jun 23, 2026

Slowing rural incomes could weigh on consumer demand: Dhananjay Sinha

Headline rural wage growth in India is misleading, with underlying increases significantly lower than reported. Rising inflation, reverse migration from cities, and an uncertain monsoon threaten to dampen rural demand. Consumer companies may face squeezed purchasing power as prices climb and real wages stagnate, potentially impacting their profitability and volume growth in upcoming quarters.

The New Zealand Herald

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· Jul 9, 2026

Mainfreight targets India’s growing food and beverage freight market

Mainfreight targets India’s growing food and beverage freight market

NDTV

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· Jul 2, 2026

Strong Indicators Show India's Economic Resilience Amid Global Uncertainties

Showing India's growth momentum, the nation's GDP, one of the most important economic indicators, grew by 7.7 per cent in financial year 2025-26, reaffirming its position as the world's...

Vanguard News

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· Jul 10, 2026

Nigeria solid minerals exports hit N354bn

By Gabriel Ewepu Nigeria’s solid minerals exports have sustained uptrend rising to N354 billion in 2025, up by 2018 percent from N117.29 billion recorded in 2023. The figure for nine months 2024 was N199.6 billion with full year estimated to be over N266 billion. Similarly, revenue generated for the Federation Account climbed to over N70 billion, [] The post Nigeria solid minerals exports hit N354bn appeared first on Vanguard News.

Sada Elbalad

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· Jul 5, 2026

India Unveils $10 Billion Oil Exploration Drive After Middle East Supply Shock

India is accelerating its domestic oil and gas exploration strategy with a 10 billion investment program, following what officials described as the country's most severe energy supply disruption in decades during the recent conflict in the Middle East.

The Tribune

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· Jul 6, 2026

New Zealand exporters see huge gains in India; apples, kiwi demand surge: McClay

New Zealand Trade Minister Todd McClay on Monday said the country’s exporters are seeing major gains in India, as demand grows for high-quality Kiwi products, and the free trade agreement hasn’t even come into force yet. “The New Zealand-India FTA has been signed and is now before Parliament. We expect it to enter into force later []

Seeking Alpha

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· Jul 3, 2026

Commodities: Oil Under Pressure Amid Rebound In Middle East Flows

Commodities: Oil Under Pressure Amid Rebound In Middle East Flows

OneIndia

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· Jun 25, 2026

Centre Restores Non-Domestic LPG Supply To Pre-Crisis Levels, Eases Bulk LPG Restrictions

Industrial and commercial consumers across India have received significant relief after the Centre restored the supply of non-domestic packed LPG to pre-crisis levels. The government has also lifted all sectoral restrictions that were imposed during the West Asia conflict, citing an

India TV News

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· Jun 21, 2026

India's Russian oil imports jump 39% in June; US shipments fall | List of top suppliers

India significantly increased its crude oil imports from Russia in June, while purchases from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) remained close to record levels as refiners moved to secure supplies during uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz.

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Related coverage for "Big oil drop gives India’s growth a fresh twist ": South China Morning Post — India eyes further oil exploration after Iran war shortages. Daily Sabah — India explores oil exploration expansion after Iran war disruption. The Economic Times — India's oil, petrochem industry gets a major boost . The Hindu BusinessLine — Airtel remains a reliable, privileged partner to nation: Sunil Mittal. Borneo Bulletin — India eyes oil exploration expansion after shortages. Business Today — ANZ turns bullish on India: Raises FY27 growth forecast, sees rate hikes in August. Iran Herald — India's crude imports rebound as refiners diversify sourcing amid Gulf disruptions: HSBC . Bloomberg — Alphabet Powers 44% Jump in India Foreign Investment, UN Says. India Today — India not just market but launchpad for global growth: PM Modi in New Zealand. TASS — Serbia possesses great potential for cooperation with BRICS countries — minister. Economic Times — Slowing rural incomes could weigh on consumer demand: Dhananjay Sinha . The New Zealand Herald — Mainfreight targets India’s growing food and beverage freight market. NDTV — Strong Indicators Show India's Economic Resilience Amid Global Uncertainties. Vanguard News — Nigeria solid minerals exports hit N354bn. Sada Elbalad — India Unveils $10 Billion Oil Exploration Drive After Middle East Supply Shock. The Tribune — New Zealand exporters see huge gains in India; apples, kiwi demand surge: McClay. Seeking Alpha — Commodities: Oil Under Pressure Amid Rebound In Middle East Flows. OneIndia — Centre Restores Non-Domestic LPG Supply To Pre-Crisis Levels, Eases Bulk LPG Restrictions. India TV News — India's Russian oil imports jump 39% in June; US shipments fall | List of top suppliers