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APEDA extends deadline for 100% physical vertification of Indian organic farmers till July 3

This is the second extension given for the physical verification of farmers, which began on November 3, 2025

The Hindu Businessline 7 May 2026 7:25 pm

8th CPC: AIDEF for Defence ministry's civilian employees suggests 3.833 fitment factor, salary revision, base pay hike

The AIDEF submitted demands to the 8th CPC, including a minimum pay of 69,000, a fitment factor of 3.833, and risk allowances for hazardous jobs.

Livemint 7 May 2026 7:18 pm

Maharashtra signs 500 crore recycling deal with Recove Ventures to tackle Indias HDPE/PP gap

The agreements first project is a 1,100-tonne-per-month HDPE and PP recycling facility at Additional Jalgaon MIDC, a priority D+ industrial zone,

The Hindu Businessline 7 May 2026 7:05 pm

FMC to sell India business to Crystal Crop for $252 million

Acquisition gives Crystal Crop preferred access to FMC active ingredients and formulations

The Hindu Businessline 7 May 2026 6:56 pm

How EPFO helps salaried employees build retirement savings and lifelong pension through EPF, EPS and EDLI

Secure your future early with EPFO, as EPF, EPS, and EDLI contributions can steadily help in building retirement savings, lifelong pension benefi

Livemint 7 May 2026 6:55 pm

IIRRs Speed Breeding facility to accelerate launch of new seed varieties

Breeding time can be cut short to two years from 4-5 years in traditional methods

The Hindu Businessline 7 May 2026 6:15 pm

CIAL crosses 10 million passengers for fourth consecutive year

CIAL handles 1.14 crore passengers despite airline constraints and West Asia crisis; May 2025 sees highest monthly traffic

The Hindu Businessline 7 May 2026 5:27 pm

Airport operations start-up Blunav raises $1 million from Piper Serica

The capital will be used for team expansion and product development

The Hindu Businessline 7 May 2026 5:05 pm

ECLGS 5.0 expected to benefit 1.1 crore MSMEs and aviation accounts amid pressure from West Asia war Here's how

The newly approved Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0 could potentially benefit around 1.1 crore MSME accounts, helping businesse

Livemint 7 May 2026 5:01 pm

India must integrate crude, gas, LPG and battery storage under one policy: S&P Global's Gauri Jauhar

On renewable energy, she said India is progressing in the right direction and noted that renewable additions in 2025 surpassed additions in coal,

The Hindu Businessline 7 May 2026 4:35 pm

How much monthly income does 25 lakh FD generate in 2026? These banks offer interest rates up to 7.75%

A fixed deposit of 25 lakh can offer a stable monthly income as many banks give up to 7.75% interest. However, before deciding on any investment

Livemint 7 May 2026 4:31 pm

Sitharaman's video fake, created with AI, clarifies PIB; warns against fraudulent investment scheme claims Details

The PIB Fact Check unit clarified that a video of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman endorsing an investment platform is fake and was created us

Livemint 7 May 2026 3:37 pm

Why your health insurance won't cover the true cost of ageing

While platforms such as Bima Sugam make buying insurance easier, better access doesn't solve the deeper problem: policies are designed for medica

Livemint 7 May 2026 3:02 pm

AirAsia to start new airline, stays defiant on fuel hedging

The new airline will be announced in the next month or two, Fernandes said in a video interview from Montreal late Wednesday

The Hindu Businessline 7 May 2026 2:45 pm

American woman calls out Bengaluru landlord increasing rent by 33%: If you dont pay, someone else will'

A woman from the US, who has been living in Bengaluru, spoke about rental problems in the city. From the hefty security deposit to the annual ren

Livemint 7 May 2026 2:14 pm

Raw cotton import duty withdrawal essential for competitiveness of apparel sector: Study

Industry report also makes a case for cotton price stabilsation fund to reduce impact of price speculation

The Hindu Businessline 7 May 2026 2:05 pm

Mundra, Vizhinjam, Dhamra to lead next wave of growth as Adani Ports & SEZ unveils 5-year capex plan

During thenext five years, thecompany plans to spend 60,00063,000 crore on domestic ports, with a large part of the investments directed towards

The Hindu Businessline 7 May 2026 2:05 pm

India's power demand to rise by 5 to 5.5% in FY27: ICRA

Rising industrial activity, EV adoption and data centres are expected to drive electricity consumption

The Hindu Businessline 7 May 2026 1:55 pm

FDs, Real Estate or Gold: Where does Tamil Nadu CM contender Vijay invest most?

According to the 15-page election affidavit filed by Vijay ahead of Assembly polls, and archived by the Association of Democratic Reforms (ADR),

Livemint 7 May 2026 1:35 pm

Forgot your EPFO PPO number? Here are 5 easy steps to retrieve it

Easily recover EPFO PPO number online through simple steps using the EPFO portal to ensure smooth pension payments, uninterrupted benefits and qu

Livemint 7 May 2026 1:28 pm

Godavari Biorefineries to commission North Karnataka grain ethanol unit this quarter

On an annualised basis, the company estimates that its ethanol output will increase from around 10 crore litres to around 16 crore litres after t

The Hindu Businessline 7 May 2026 12:45 pm

PM Employment Generation Programme generates 36.33 lakh jobs, helps set up over 4 lakh micro-enterprises in five years

The release stated that with an approved budget of 13,554.42 crore, PMEGP fully utilized funds and established 4,03,706 micro-enterprises, surpas

The Hindu Businessline 7 May 2026 12:25 pm

Global belt of rain, storms crosses Equator with Asian monsoon not far behind

Southern Hemisphere tropics shut down, and atmospheric focus shifts decisively toward India and South Asia

The Hindu Businessline 7 May 2026 11:55 am

New Income Tax Rules 2026 explained: 6 key form changes and what they mean for taxpayers

Major tax overhaul streamlines compliance as Income Tax Rules 2026 transform key forms, merging TDS, PAN and AIS systems to simplify filing and i

Livemint 7 May 2026 11:49 am

Retirement 2.0: How seniors are turning passion into paychecks

Retirees are turning skills, hobbies and decades of experience into new income streamsfrom homestays and startups to care homes and social ventur

Livemint 7 May 2026 11:23 am

A three-prong strategy can help govt curb energy shock implications, says HSBC Economist

Pranjul Bhandari, Chief India & ASEAN Economist at HSBC, observed that despite energy shocks usually raising prices and lowering growth, the gove

The Hindu Businessline 7 May 2026 10:55 am

Thailand's strategic recalibration opens economic opportunities for India: ORF Report

The think tank highlighted that India's strategic autonomy and absence of strategic baggage make it an attractive long-term partner for Thailand

The Hindu Businessline 7 May 2026 9:35 am

Inflation expected to hit 4% in April as food and global risks rise: Bank of Baroda

According to a report by Bank of Baroda, the Essential Commodities Index (BOB ECI) showed significant momentum for three consecutive months, clim

The Hindu Businessline 7 May 2026 9:30 am

86% of GCC NRIs show stable financial outlook despite 41% citing geopolitical risks: Report

According to an Equirus Wealth survey report, these investors are not retreating but are instead recalibrating their financial strategies

The Hindu Businessline 7 May 2026 9:05 am

Iran offers maritime support in Strait of Hormuz after Trump pauses Project Freedom

The advisory comes a day after US President Donald Trump temporarily paused Project Freedom, an initiative aimed at facilitating commercial ship

The Hindu Businessline 7 May 2026 7:55 am

Income-tax returns: Received a tax notice from the I-T department? Here's what you should do Stepwise guide

Filing income-tax returns online has become easier, but first-time taxpayers may find it confusing. Income Tax notices can be issued for various

Livemint 6 May 2026 11:48 pm

Dearness Allowance: DA for Pensioners Who is eligible, how does it work? Here's all you need to know

Retired central govt employees are eligible for individual or family pensions which are adjusted every time the CPC rolls out a DA hike or cut, d

Livemint 6 May 2026 9:54 pm

Air India to announce board decisions at town hall after FY26 loss review

Management likely to propose route rationalisation, workforce measures to stabilise finances

The Hindu Businessline 6 May 2026 9:07 pm

APEDA to conduct Basmati survey in 4 mln ha, double the area of actual crop grown

Discrepancy with APEDAs 2.14 million hectare estimate sparks debate on GI zone expansion as Madhya Pradesh inclusion remains sub-judice

The Hindu Businessline 6 May 2026 9:04 pm

Maritime India Foundation formalises agreements with IITs and IMU

With the formalisation of the MoUs, the Sagarmala Startup Innovation Initiative program now advances into its execution phase, where the MIHs wil

The Hindu Businessline 6 May 2026 8:24 pm

Indian industry led by pharma to invest $20.5 billion in the US

Includes $1.1 bn announced at SelectUSA 2026 and Sun Pharmas $11.75 billionn Organon acquisition

The Hindu Businessline 6 May 2026 8:24 pm

WOTR implements groundwater management initiative in 183 villages

The community-led groundwater management initiative is being implemented in Maharashtra, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha using its Community

The Hindu Businessline 6 May 2026 8:14 pm

8th Pay Commission 2026: Defence, railway stakeholder meetings in Delhi check date, how to take part and more

The 8th Pay Commission will conduct stakeholder meetings in Delhi on 13-14 May to discuss pay and pension reforms. Interested parties can apply t

Livemint 6 May 2026 7:55 pm

NPS Vatsalya: Eligibility, investment choices for children, partial withdrawal and exit rules, explained

National pension scheme: The NPS Vatsalya Scheme allows children below 18 years to partially withdraw funds from their accounts under certain cir

Livemint 6 May 2026 7:33 pm

India, Vietnam set $25 billion bilateral trade target by 2030

Modi, Vietnamese President To Lam welcome cooperation in digital payments, new initiatives in rare earths; 13 MOUs signed

The Hindu Businessline 6 May 2026 7:24 pm

Truck rentals in April stay firm amid stable logistics activity: Shriram Mobility Bulletin

Petrol consumption fell around 3% m-o-m, diesel around 5%, signalling weaker freight movement

The Hindu Businessline 6 May 2026 7:24 pm

S&P Global lowers Indias growth forecast to 6.6% for FY27

India is facing external economic shock from energy supply disruptions, rising oil and gas prices and currency volatility, says report

The Hindu Businessline 6 May 2026 7:14 pm

Industree Foundation partners Jharkhand to boost bamboo based livelihoods

To integrate 1 lakh smallholder women farmers over next four years

The Hindu Businessline 6 May 2026 7:14 pm

Senior citizens' FD: How to earn 50,000 monthly income with SCSS, POMIS and bank fixed deposits in 2026

Fixed deposit investment strategies can help retirees and senior citizens generate a safe, predictable monthly income of 50,000 through fixed dep

Livemint 6 May 2026 6:50 pm

I asked ChatGPT to calculate my FIRE number for 15 lakh pa, here's how much is needed to retire early

I asked ChatGPT to calculate the required financial independence, retire early aka F.I.R.E. number to create retirement corpus with 15 lakh per a

Livemint 6 May 2026 6:10 pm

I asked ChatGPT to plan a monthly budget at 12 lakh CTC that can build savings and investment for retirement by 55

I asked ChatGPT to create a budget that ensures retirement by 55, with enough savings to support myself and my parents, buy a home and build a go

Livemint 6 May 2026 4:56 pm

7th Pay Commission for West Bengal govt staff: Will BJP keep its poll promise? Here is what we know

West Bengal government employees are closely tracking developments on the 7th Pay Commission. As the new BJP government is set to take charge, he

Livemint 6 May 2026 4:46 pm

GCC Indians dump real estate, pile into Indian stocks amid Gulf war fears

GCC NRIs shift investments from real estate to Indian stocks, driven by regional conflict and changing remittance patterns.

The Hindu Businessline 6 May 2026 4:24 pm

Netherlands join hands with Indian spice industry on sustainability

B. N. Jha said India exports over 250 varieties of spices and value-added products to more than 180 countries and continues to hold significant g

The Hindu Businessline 6 May 2026 4:14 pm

KPIT Tech to acquire Israeli auto cybersecurity firm Cymotive for up to $120 mn

The acquisition will be executed in multiple tranches, starting with an initial investment of $10 million in preference capital, which is expecte

The Hindu Businessline 6 May 2026 3:54 pm

Shashi Shekhar Vempati to lead CBFC

Vempati will hold office for 3 years

The Hindu Businessline 6 May 2026 3:54 pm

Manufacturing growth sentiment remains positive despite rising costs in Q4 FY26: FICCI Survey

On the export front, sentiment remain stable, with around 80 per cent of respondents expecting exports to be higher or unchanged compared to the

The Hindu Businessline 6 May 2026 3:44 pm

Darjeeling tea industry expected to witness higher first flush crop than last two years

In the last 2 years the industry had suffered significant crop losses for the high-value first flush teas due to prolonged dry spell

The Hindu Businessline 6 May 2026 3:44 pm

India's exports hit record $863 bn in 2025-26, driven by services surge

Services exports jump to $421.32 billion in 2025-26, compared to $387.55 billion in 2024-25, a growth of 8.71%

The Hindu Businessline 6 May 2026 3:24 pm

CACP recommends revising ethanol price in view of increase in sugarcane FRP

Suggests exploring feasibility of dual pricing mechanism for sugar

The Hindu Businessline 6 May 2026 2:44 pm

Car loan interest rates May 2026: SBI, ICICI, HDFC and top banks offer from 7.60% Full comparison

Car loan interest rate comparison for May 2026 covers leading public and private banks. Check competitive rates, EMI planning, repayment strategi

Livemint 6 May 2026 2:08 pm

India to maintain conditional support on WTO e-commerce duty moratorium

New Delhi unlikely to join US-led small group as General Council resumes talks on moratorium extension and TRIPS alignment

The Hindu Businessline 6 May 2026 2:04 pm

RBI issues draft rules for acquiring immovable assets against loans: What they mean for lenders and borrowers

RBI also laid ground rules for how these seized assets must be handled, including how long the lenders can keep them, and who is banned from buyi

Livemint 6 May 2026 1:16 pm

The inflation-growth double whammy: how investors should rebalance now

With inflation rising and growth forecasts trimmed, investors face a double whammy. Heres how to recalibrate portfolios across debt, equities, re

Livemint 6 May 2026 1:08 pm

Adani Ports & SEZ charts Europe entry, earmarks 11,00013,000 cr for marine fleet scale-up

The marine business currently contributes about 7% of APSEZs overall business, with the company holding a 70% market share in Indias marine servi

The Hindu Businessline 6 May 2026 12:54 pm

Kerala Agri Varsity signs MoU with VST Tillers Tractors Ltd for collaborative research

The MoU aims to integrate the technological expertise of VST Tillers Tractors with the research, teaching and extension capabilities of Kerala Ag

The Hindu Businessline 6 May 2026 12:34 pm

PPF account: You will remain a crorepati despite drawing 1 lakh monthly pension for 20 years

PPF accouont holders can expect 1,54,50,911 maturity amount after 30 years, assuming a flat PPF interest rate of 7.10% throughout this period

Livemint 6 May 2026 12:30 pm

RBI tells SC: 30 banks linked to UDGAM portal; PIL seeks wider integration, hearing on unified assets search on 19 May

RBI informed the Supreme Court that 30 banks are now integrated with the UDGAM portal, allowing legal heirs to search unclaimed deposits online.

Livemint 6 May 2026 12:21 pm

Earning 3% on idle cash? Sweep-in FDs may offer a smarter fix

Savings accounts offer safety but little return. Sweep-in facilities promise FD-level interest without sacrificing liquidity. Heres how they work

Livemint 6 May 2026 12:07 pm

India pilots barrier-less tolling with AI-powered MLFF system on highways

NHAI uses Cron AI platform to implement barrier-less toll collection; Rajasthan and Telangana among the first with live locations

The Hindu Businessline 6 May 2026 11:44 am

Cabinet approves 23,437 crore railway projects across six states; PM Modi hails boost to connectivity and growth

The projects will expand the Indian Railways network by about 901 km, improve access to key tourist destinations, and enhance freight capacity.

The Hindu Businessline 6 May 2026 11:24 am

PMI services rose to 5-month high of 58.8 in April

Strong domestic demand lifts PMI; new orders strengthen even as overseas demand weakens amid West Asia tensions

The Hindu Businessline 6 May 2026 11:08 am

Actual ODI outflow jumps 84% in two years

Singapore leads as top destination with outflows of over $7.6 billion, followed by the US with over $4 billion; financial services sector account

The Hindu Businessline 6 May 2026 10:24 am

The great money reset: how Indias Gen Z can turn paycheques into wealth in the age of AI

AI is reshaping how young Indians budget, save and invest. But while tools are powerful, disciplinenot algorithmswill decide whether Gen Z builds

Livemint 6 May 2026 10:22 am

Why fund managers have turned cautious on long duration funds

Investors who were looking at gilt funds as a tactical play, expecting yields to normalise in the medium-term, would be better off waiting for fr

Livemint 6 May 2026 9:00 am

Nabard projects 5.11 lakh crore credit plan for Andhra Pradesh in 202627

Naidu asks NABARD to support horticulture sector in AP

The Hindu Businessline 6 May 2026 7:44 am

As Rupee hits new low, Dubai-based NRI shares downside of investing in property in India: The yield is embarrassing

The rupee hit a record low on 5 May 2026, amid the United States and Iran conflict. After a weak opening, it fell to 95.43 against the US dollar,

Livemint 6 May 2026 7:37 am

SelectUSA Summit: Indian companies pledge 1.1 billion investment and 1,500 jobs

The investments span aerospace, defence, energy, advanced manufacturing and artificial intelligence, and are expected to create around 1,500 jobs

The Hindu Businessline 6 May 2026 6:44 am

SBI employees to go on a 2-day strike on May 25,26: Check their 16 key demands

State Bank of India employees plan a two-day strike on May 25-26, 2026, to demand better working conditions and job security. The All India State

Livemint 5 May 2026 11:10 pm

Income-tax returns: Form 121 replaces Form 15G, 15H Who is eligible, where to download and how to avoid TDS, explained

The new Income-Tax Act 2025 replaced the original Tax Deducted at Source forms Form 15G and 15H with a single Form 121, as part of the governme

Livemint 5 May 2026 10:56 pm

Tenant rights in India: How much of security deposit can be legally deducted by your landlord?

Security deposit rules in India, guided by the Model Tenancy Act, 2021, vary by state and dictate how much landlords can collect and under what c

Livemint 5 May 2026 10:18 pm

100 crore retirement fund a math scam, 2-3 crore strong number, stop taking advice from influencers, warns CA

CA Kaushik believes that ordinary investors should not take advice from influencers who push for 100 crore retirement fund, calling it a mathemat

Livemint 5 May 2026 9:54 pm

61% chance of El Nino emerging before July, says US Climate Prediction Center

Since February, above-average sea surface temperatures (SSTs) have emerged in the far-eastern equatorial Pacific

The Hindu Businessline 5 May 2026 9:28 pm

Cabinet approves guarantee for 2.55 lakh cr credit to MSME, non-MSME, airlines

The scheme aims to provide credit guarantee coverage of 100 per cent for MSMEs and 90 per cent for non-MSMEs as well as airline sector.

The Hindu Businessline 5 May 2026 9:22 pm

Cabinet approves 10/quintal hike in sugarcane price for 2026-27 season

The Indian Sugar and Bio-energy Manufacturers Association has noted that while the FRP (365 per quintal) increase rightly supports farmers, it al

The Hindu Businessline 5 May 2026 9:13 pm

Siemens Mobility delivers first of 1,200 electric freight locomotives to Indian Railways

Jointly opens first maintenance depot in Visakhapatnam with Indian Railways

The Hindu Businessline 5 May 2026 8:43 pm

New governments often bring fresh vision for industrial policy, says CII chief Rajiv Memani

Even if West Asia settles soon, it will take 3-4 months for logistics, energy capacities to stabilise.

The Hindu Businessline 5 May 2026 8:41 pm

I asked ChatGPT to plan my daughters Harvard education: AI suggests mutual funds, dollar assets, gives yearly cash flow

ChatGPT recommends planning for global education beyond Harvard. It outlines significant costs for a master's degree, estimating up to 7.22 crore

Livemint 5 May 2026 8:14 pm

Buy Now Pay Later: Here's how BNPL works, who is eligible and how it impacts your credit score

Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) is a short-term financing option allowing customers to buy items and pay in installments. Here's all you need to know ab

Livemint 5 May 2026 8:08 pm

Rupee at record low: What it means for your personal finances, foreign travel, imports and markets explained

The rupee fell to a record low against the US dollar on 5 May 2026 due to rising US-Iran tensions and soaring crude oil prices. This could impact

Livemint 5 May 2026 8:07 pm

Centre approves procurement of 9023 tonnes of sunflower in Karnataka

Approving a proposal from the Karnataka government, Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan sanctioned the procurement of 9,023 metric tonnes

The Hindu Businessline 5 May 2026 8:03 pm

Preserving inflation targeting frameworks core architecture is a policy choice of consequence: RBI Dy Guv Gupta

On an ongoing basis, the RBI too, on its part, can consider some further refinements, particularly with regard to more engagement on its core inf

The Hindu Businessline 5 May 2026 7:53 pm

Air India trims international flying in May as fuel costs, geopolitics weigh in

North America operations down 20 per cent; CEO cites West Asia tensions and unprofitable long-haul routes as key factors

The Hindu Businessline 5 May 2026 6:43 pm

Govt issues updated SOPs on FDI proposals fixing 12-week timeline, paperless process

Will improve ease of doing business by making FDI approvals faster, transparent, and fully digital, say analysts

The Hindu Businessline 5 May 2026 6:33 pm