India's trade with West Asia faced disruptions in May due to the US-Iran conflict. Exports saw a slight dip but are recovering. Imports also declined significantly. The conflict impacted shipping routes like the Strait of Hormuz. Despite challenges, Indian exporters are utilizing Omani ports. A peace deal between the US and Iran is anticipated to ease trade further.

A "toll free" reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, following a US-Iran ceasefire agreement, promises significant relief for India's crude oil imports. This normalization is expected…

A peace deal between the US and Iran is set to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. This agreement is anticipated to significantly boost India's exports to West Asia. It will also help…

India receives a near-term macroeconomic breather from a US-Iran peace deal. However, early monsoon weakness and potential El Niño conditions are emerging as the next major test…

India's trade with West Asia faced disruptions in May due to the US-Iran conflict. Exports saw a slight dip but are recovering. Imports also declined significantly. The conflict…

India's exports to West Asia surged in May 2026, aided by new transit routes through Oman's ports, bypassing the Strait of Hormuz.

NEW DELHI: The West Asia conflict has quietly altered India’s trade map. During April-May 2025, Oman was the 30th largest source of imports for India.

India's trade is changing due to the West Asia conflict. Oman is now a major import partner, especially for energy. Russia and the US are also key import sources. Singapore has…