Strait of Hormuz: India has got a big relief from the recent peace agreement between America and Iran. The first LNG carrier from the Strait of Hormuz has successfully reached the west coast of India. The LNG ship named Disha has reached Dahej Port in Bharuch district of Gujarat. Meanwhile, let us know how much time it takes for the ship to reach India from Hormuz.

How much time does the ship take to reach India?

The journey from the Strait of Hormuz to the west coast of India is much shorter than other international shipping routes. After crossing Hormuz, ships going towards ports like Kandla, Mundra, Mumbai or Dahej have to travel about 1000 kilometers in the Arabian Sea.

Large oil tankers and LNG carriers typically complete the journey in 48 to 72 hours, depending on weather conditions, maritime traffic and cargo load. Under good conditions, some ships can reach Indian ports in about 33 hours.

When will the situation become normal?

Even after the opening of the Strait of Hormuz after the peace agreement between America and Iran, it may take about 6 to 8 weeks for the global and Indian supply chains to become completely normal. Let us tell you that the supply chain cannot become normal overnight. Despite the peace agreement, many challenges remain on maritime traffic in this region.

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waiting for hundreds of ships

One of the biggest difficulties is the huge concentration of ships. According to reports, about 500 commercial ships and cargo carriers are waiting for clearance and safe passage in the Persian Gulf region. To maintain safety and avoid crowding, officials are initially allowing only a limited number of ships to pass each day.

Additionally, during the conflict, fears arose over sea mines and other maritime threats in strategic shipping routes. This is the reason why ships are currently being routed through safe corridors instead of using the full width of the route. Maritime safety agencies are investigating and monitoring the entire route before declaring it completely safe.

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Iran on Hormuz Vessels: Big news has come to light regarding the movement of ships through the Strait of Hormuz amid the US-Iran ceasefire. The latest report of Russia’s government news agency ‘Tass’ states that now Iran will allow only 15 ships to pass through Hormuz in a day. This decision of Iran may affect the supply of LPG and crude oil in India. This decision of Iran to limit movement has now increased the concern of global transporters.

What does the Indian government say?

Regarding the supply of LIPI, crude oil and chemical products in the country, the Petroleum Ministry has said that the government is making efforts to fight the LIPI crisis in the country. At present, the supply of LPG gas cylinders in the country remains smooth. The ministry informed that more than 58 lakh domestic LPG cylinders are being distributed every day in the country. Not only this, the availability of commercial LPG cylinders has also been increased, which has now reached about 70 percent.

The Petroleum Ministry told the media that 6 thousand 700 tonnes of commercial LPG was sold in the country within a day, which is equivalent to approximately 3.5 lakh cylinders. Not only this, about 1.06 lakh five kg cylinders were also sold during this period.

Why is the Strait of Hormuz so important?

There is a small part of the sea between Iran and Oman, which is called ‘Strait of Hormuz’. It is like a thin strip of water, whose width is only 34 kilometers, but its importance is so much that it is considered the ‘economic vein’ of the world. This route connects the Gulf countries to the Indian Ocean. One-fifth of the crude oil supplied in the world passes through this route. Not only oil, fertilizers and other essential goods required for farming also reach the world through this sea route.

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Inflation in Textile Business: The impact of the ongoing war in West Asia is now visible in different ways on the pockets of the common people of India. From food items to driving and its maintenance, everything is becoming expensive. Now another big revelation has come to light in the ground report of ABP News. Now in the coming time you can get clothes which will be costlier by 20 to 25 percent.

ABP News conducted a ground investigation in a textile mill located in Delhi-NCR, where Kamal Mishra, Delhi President of Textile Association India, tells in an exclusive conversation with ABP News that the biggest impact of this war on our industries has been on the cost of fuel and raw materials. Processing of cotton fabric has become expensive, while due to the cost of crude oil used in synthetic fabric, the prices of polyester have increased by about 25 percent in the last two-three months. Due to non-availability of gas cylinders and increase in energy costs, there has been additional pressure of 8 to 10 percent on the total cost of the industry.

40 to 45 thousand containers are stranded at different ports.

Kamal Mishra says that the shipping cost has also become expensive, where earlier the cost of a 40 feet container used to be 1200 dollars, now it has reached 1900 to 2000 dollars and due to this war, at least 40 to 45 thousand containers of the textile industry are stuck at different ports, which has created huge uncertainty in the entire supply chain.

Talking to ABP News, Pawan Kumar Gupta, owner of a cotton mill, says that due to this war, the production in his unit has fallen by 40 percent. Earlier, his mill used to make 15 lakh meters of cloth every month, now it has come down to 8-9 lakh meters. Pavan further explains that the shortage of PNG, increasing chemical cost and decreasing labor availability have worsened the situation in this industry. In the last one month, the processing cost has increased by about 20 percent, which used to cost Rs 40 earlier for printing, now it has increased to Rs 50.

More than 100 chemicals are used

In the same mill, Devansh Gupta, director and son of Pawan Gupta, told ABP News the entire process of how this cloth is processed and then how it reaches the common consumers. Devansh explains that the entire process of making a cloth consists of many stages like spinning, weaving, dyeing and printing. More than 100 chemicals are used in all these and only then they take the manufacturing from our mill and make the garment and only then it reaches the common consumers.

Aayega Devansh tells that their raw material comes from China and Türkiye. In the current situation due to war, the supply of these raw materials is disrupted and prices have increased by 40 to 50 percent. Its direct impact is on common consumers in the form of inflation on the final product.

Prices increased by 25 to 30 percent

Yogesh Mahajan, Vice President of Textile Association India, says that the prices of synthetic filaments have increased by 25 to 30 percent in the last 1 to 2 months. He says that many textile mills have reduced the production time from 18 hours to 10 hours, the effect of which is also visible on products like carpets, blankets and bedsheets. Yogesh says that the government has given relief in custom duty on petroleum products, but the rising prices of raw materials have increased the production cost.

Laborers are returning to their villages in large numbers

At the same time, Textile Association General Secretary DK Singh further clarified the ground reality. He says that due to shortage of gas cylinders and inflation, a large number of workers from mills are returning to their villages. Giving an example, he said that in industrial areas like Silvassa, labor has reduced by 20 percent, due to which polyester production has declined by 30 percent. According to him, about 20 percent of textile mills across the country have been closed, while 30 to 40 percent of the units are working at half their capacity.

India Government On Fertilizer Industry: Amidst the global crisis arising out of the ongoing war in the Middle East, the Central Government has given big relief to fertilizer companies. The government has announced exemption in import duty on ammonium nitrate. Besides, import duty on many petrochemical products has also been removed. This discount will be applicable from April 2 to June 30.

Giving relief to the fertilizer and chemical industry, the government has reduced the import duty on many essential raw materials to zero. This decision has been taken at a time when cost pressure on industries is increasing due to war and supply crisis across the world.

Duty abolished on more than 40 chemicals

According to the notification issued by the Finance Ministry, duty on import of about 40 types of petrochemical raw materials and intermediate products has been abolished. It includes many important chemicals like ammonium nitrate, methanol, phenol, PVC and polypropylene. The government says that this step has been taken in the interest of the general public, so that industries can get relief amid the current global crisis.

Fertilizer companies will get big benefits

This decision of the government is especially expected to provide huge relief to fertilizer companies. Chemicals like ammonium nitrate are very important in making fertilizer. This will reduce production costs and also reduce pressure on the supply system. Agricultural infrastructure and development cess on ammonium nitrate has also been removed, which will provide additional benefits to the fertilizer sector. Overall, this step of the government is being considered as a big relief package for industries to reduce costs.

what will be the effect

This decision will make raw materials cheaper for industries, will help in removing supply shortage and will reduce production costs. It will also help in controlling inflation. The chemicals exempted include basic industrial chemicals, such as methanol, acetic acid, phenol, toluene and ammonia, which are used in almost every chemical industry.

Many industries will benefit

The removal of duty on petrochemical and plastic raw materials will benefit the packaging, vehicle, electronic and consumer goods manufacturing sectors. High-end engineering materials are used in space, defense, medical equipment and electronics. Apart from this, many chemicals are also used in making PVC pipes, paint, coating and insulation materials.

These chemicals are also used in the automobile industry to make plastic parts and seat foam. Among the products on which duty has been removed, there are many chemicals which are used in the pharmaceutical industry, which will ease the production of medicines. Removal of duty on ammonium nitrate will ensure availability of fertilizer and help in keeping its prices stable. Along with this, the supply system will remain strong in other important areas also.

A big highlight in the interim trade deal framework between India and the US is that India is planning to buy products worth $500 billion from the US in the next 5 years. This includes energy, minerals, technology products and aircraft parts. The objective of the deal is not only to increase trade but also to create strong and reliable supply chains. Crude oil, LNG and coking coal imports from the US are increasing rapidly, due to which the US has now become one of the top oil suppliers to India. However, it will be necessary to balance factors like discounted oil from Russia, higher freight cost and refinery compatibility. Overall, this deal is an important step towards diversifying India’s energy security.

India US Relations: India’s Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar began his high-profile visit to America on Tuesday (February 4). On the very first day of the tour, he held two important meetings with US Treasury Secretary Scott Besant and Foreign Minister Marco Rubio. In these meetings, discussions were held to further strengthen the partnership between India and America in areas like trade, energy, nuclear cooperation, defence, critical minerals and technology.

This three-day visit of Jaishankar is taking place at a time when, just a day before, US President Donald Trump had announced a big trade deal with India after talking to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Under this agreement, the reciprocal tariff on Indian goods has been reduced from 25 percent to 18 percent, which is effective immediately.

Jaishankar meets Scott Besant

Foreign Minister Jaishankar started his tour with a meeting with US Treasury Secretary Scott Besant. According to officials, this conversation is considered very important for putting the new economic agreement between India and America on the ground.

These discussions were described as an important step towards finalizing the finer points of the big trade deal announced on Sunday. Posting on social media platform Officials believe that this conversation with the Treasury Department will help translate decisions taken at the political level into concrete policies, especially on issues like ease of doing business, market access and coordination of rules.

Talks on strategic partnership between Jaishankar and Rubio

In the second part of the day, Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. In this meeting, many major issues of cooperation between the two countries were discussed. Jaishankar said on social media that bilateral cooperation, regional and global issues as well as many important pillars of India-US strategic partnership were discussed in the talks. These include trade, energy, nuclear cooperation, defence, critical minerals and technology. He also said that both sides have agreed to hold separate institutional meetings soon to advance common interests.

At the same time, Marco Rubio said in his post that the meeting especially focused on the discovery of critical minerals and opening new economic opportunities. He also welcomed the trade agreement between India and America and called it an important step for the relations between the two countries.

America’s big initiative on critical minerals

The US State Department has already indicated that Rubio wants to work with international partners to strengthen the supply chain of critical minerals. These minerals are considered very important for areas like defence, technology manufacturing and clean energy.

America will host the Critical Minerals Ministerial for the first time in Washington DC on Wednesday. Officials from more than 50 countries will participate in it. The purpose of this meeting is to increase cooperation on securing and diversifying the supply of essential minerals around the world, the US State Department has said.

US State Department issued statement

The US State Department said that Foreign Minister Marco Rubio and India’s Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar welcomed the trade deal between President Trump and Prime Minister Modi. At the end of the meeting, both the leaders said that they will further advance cooperation with India and America as well as other partner countries through Quad. He also believed that a strong and prosperous Indo-Pacific region is essential to advance the common interests of both the countries.

Tommy Pigott said this in his statement

Foreign Minister Dr. S. in Washington DC. Regarding Jaishankar’s meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, US State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Piggott said that in this meeting, both the leaders talked about formalizing cooperation between India and America on exploration, mining and processing of critical minerals.

Both welcomed the trade deal between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In the conversation, it was emphasized that both the democratic countries should work together, so that new economic opportunities can open up and common goals related to energy security can be progressed.

At the end of the meeting, Jaishankar and Rubio reiterated their commitment to further strengthen bilateral and multilateral cooperation through the Quad. He also believed that a prosperous Indo-Pacific region is essential to advance the common interests of both the countries.

US-India Tariffs: Three US lawmakers have taken a big step against the heavy tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on imports from India. Three members of the US House of Representatives introduced a resolution on Friday, the purpose of which is to end Trump’s national emergency declaration.

Under this emergency, up to 50 percent duty was imposed on goods coming from India. Lawmakers called these tariffs illegal and said they were hurting American workers, consumers and India-US relations.

Which MPs presented the proposal

This proposal has been introduced by MPs Deborah Ross, Mark VC and Raja Krishnamurthy. This step has been taken at a time when earlier a bipartisan proposal has been brought in the US Senate related to banning the President’s emergency powers to eliminate similar tariffs imposed on Brazil and increase import duties.

Demand to remove additional duties imposed on India

According to the statement issued, this proposal demands cancellation of the additional 25 percent secondary duty imposed on India, which was imposed on August 27, 2025. This duty was imposed on top of the reciprocal tariffs already in place, increasing the total import duty on many Indian products to 50 percent. This action was taken under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).

North Carolina’s economy is deeply linked to India

Congresswoman Deborah Ross said, ‘North Carolina’s economy is deeply linked to India through trade, investment and a vibrant Indian American community.’ He said that Indian companies have invested more than one billion dollars in North Carolina, creating thousands of jobs in sectors like life sciences and technology. At the same time, manufacturers from the state export goods worth hundreds of millions of dollars to India every year.

Burden on American consumers too: VC

Congressman Mark VC said that India is an important cultural, economic and strategic partner of America. He alleged that these illegal tariffs are like additional taxes on ordinary American citizens. According to the VC, ‘These fees are burdening the common people of North Texas, who are already struggling with rising inflation.’

‘Tariffs are harmful and counterproductive’

Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamurthy called these tariffs ‘adverse and harmful’. He said this is disrupting the supply chain, hurting American workers and increasing prices for consumers. Krishnamurthy stressed, ‘Eliminating these tariffs will help strengthen economic and security cooperation between the US and India.’

Democrats’ effort to challenge Trump’s trade policy

This proposal is part of a broader effort by the Democratic Party in Congress, under which Trump’s unilateral trade policies are being challenged and efforts are being made to strengthen America’s relations with India.

Demand to reverse the policy has been made earlier also

Earlier in October, Deborah Ross, Mark VC and Raja Krishnamurthy, along with MP Ro Khanna and 19 other members of Congress, had appealed to the President to withdraw the tariffs imposed on India and improve the deteriorating bilateral relations. The statement issued said, ‘Eliminating the tariffs imposed by Trump on India is part of a broader effort by Congress to reclaim its constitutional rights on trade and to stop the misuse of emergency powers by the President.’

Buying oil from Russia became the reason for tariff

It is noteworthy that in August, President Trump had decided to impose 25 percent tariff on Indian products from August 1. A few days later, it was increased by another 25 percent, taking the total fee to 50 percent. The Trump administration had cited India’s continued purchase of oil from Russia as the reason for this and claimed that this provides financial help to Moscow in the Ukraine war.

The Government of India has taken a big step towards increasing the domestic production capacity of Rare Earth Permanent Magnets and reducing dependence on China. The Cabinet has approved the Rare Earth Manufacturing Incentive Scheme of Rs 7,280 crore, under which a production capacity of 6,000 MTPA will be developed in the next seven years. It will have five units of 1,200 MTPA each and is expected to start production within the next two to three years. The scheme focuses on creating Made-in-India supply chains for high-tech sectors like EVs, defence, wind turbines, electronics and aerospace. Currently India imports almost all its REPM and is largely dependent on China. The new scheme is being considered a game-changer as it will establish the country’s first integrated REPM manufacturing chain, thereby promoting technology, employment and strategic self-reliance. Large industrial groups like GMDC, Sona Comstar, Bharat Forge and JSW Group have shown interest in this sector and are working on investment plans in rare earth mining, processing and magnet manufacturing. Besides, the government has also given import licenses to some companies to meet the demand, until domestic production starts on a large scale. Following this development, stocks like GMDC, Sona BLW Precision, Bharat Forge and JSW Steel are coming into investors’ focus as potential beneficiaries. This scheme is being considered an important step towards making India a Critical Mineral Powerhouse and the possibility of increasing capital inflow in related sectors has also become stronger.

At the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday (October 31) called on member countries to increase trade and investment, but also warned that they should not be part of the US effort to reduce the world’s dependence on China.

Xi Jinping became the only global superpower leader at the summit, after US President Donald Trump left South Korea a day earlier. At the beginning of the conference, he was seen smilingly shaking hands with the leaders and ministers of Japan, Canada, Australia and host South Korea.

What did Xi Jinping say in his address?

In his address, Xi said that Asia should stick to the policy of joining hands with each other, and not to the idea of ​​breaking the supply chain. He indirectly made a strong comment on the efforts of Western countries to move factories out of China. “We should strengthen industrial supply chains, not break them,” Xi said.

In another speech to business leaders, read by his representative, Xi took indirect aim at the United States, saying APEC countries should oppose protectionism and unilateral policies and “save the world from returning to the law of the jungle.”

However, China’s recent policies have weakened Xi’s appeal somewhat. In October, Beijing proposed new export controls on rare earth minerals, which would have given it extraordinary control over other countries. These minerals play an important role in the manufacturing of modern technologies such as semiconductors, batteries and jet aircraft. China dominates almost 90% of the world’s supply.

After meeting with Trump, China agreed to temporarily halt these controls. This meeting turned into a kind of diplomatic ceasefire between the two leaders and Trump praised Xi’s stability.

Xi Jinping and Sanae Takaichi met

But on Friday, Xi faced Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who is considered a vocal critic of China. Takaichi raised issues of rare earth export controls, disputes in the East China Sea, and Japanese citizens detained on espionage charges in his meeting with Xi. He said that Japan has serious concerns about China’s military expansion in the South China Sea and human rights violations in Hong Kong and Xinjiang. Takaichi said, “There are definitely differences between us, but it is necessary to talk openly and directly on these issues.”

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Former US ambassador and Republican leader Nikki Haley has said that India should take concern seriously about President Donald Trump’s Russian oil and should find a solution with the White House as soon as possible. He said that the friendship of decades between the two largest democracy of the world and Goodwill gives a strong foundation to move beyond the current stress.

Haley wrote in the post on X- ‘India should take Trump’s talk seriously on the issue of Russian oil and find a solution with the White House. As soon as possible, it will be better. The friendship and goodwill of the world gives a strong foundation to move beyond the existing stress between the world’s two largest democracy. Tough conversation on issues like vaporic differences and Russian oil imports is necessary, but we should not forget that the most important are our shared goals. America must have a friend as India to face China.

Dispute on trade and dandruff oil
Nikki Haley said that the tension between America and India has increased considerably in recent times. Buying a large amount of Russian oil by India is providing financial help to Vladimir Putin’s attack on Ukraine. Due to this, the Trump administration has warned India to impose 25 percent additional tariffs. This step is above the 25 percent charges that have already been imposed on Indian goods. He also said that India has traditionally been one of the most protectionist (protectionist) economies in the world. In 2023, India’s average tariff was five times more than the US average.

India must take Trump’s Point Over Russian Oil Seriously, and Work With The White House to Find a Solution. The Sooner The Better.

Decades of Friendship and Good will between the world’s two largest democracies provide a solid basis to move past the current turbulence.…

– Nikki Haley (@nikkihaley) August 23, 2025

India will have to see separate from China
In one of his articles written in Newsweek recently, Nikki Haley insisted that India should not be considered as China. China has also bought oil from Russia, but has not had to face any restrictions till now. If the relations between America and India are bad, then it will ruin 25 years of progress and China will get a big benefit.

India’s importance in supply chain and defense
Haley said that India is very important for America in a short time, so that the supply chain can be removed from China. There are many products that are not possible to create a large scale in the US, such as – clothes, cheap mobile phones and solar panels. Only India can give their option.

India’s growing proximity to America, Israel and other associate countries is very important in the defense sector. India is a rapidly growing market for US defense equipment and its participation can also help stabilize the Middle East. India’s geographical location is also strategically important, as it is located in the center of China’s energy and trade routes. If there is a big struggle, then India can create difficulties for China.