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AIIEA urges goverment to extend RoDTEP benefits to DFIA exporters
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Vizhinjam Port to launch full EXIM operations from August 18
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Monsoon low weakens, but signals heavy rain for North-West, Central India
Fresh spell for North-West and Central India comes even as rain deficit for country as a whole has widened to 24% as of Friday
Many property sellers may end up paying more tax under the 20% tax regime with indexation than under the flat 12.5% LTCG tax. The benefit of inde
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The Income Tax Department has introduced a Foreign Assets Information (FAI) report on its Compliance Portal. Taxpayers can securely download thei
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Indian pharma sector set for steady growth in FY27 on domestic demand: Report
360 ONE Capital expects the sector to deliver 10% year-on-year revenue growth in Q1 FY27
Preparing Indias sugar mills for the upcoming crushing season
The approach now involves managing choices between sugar, ethanol, and power, and maximising value from every tonne of cane
Why global agricultural macroeconomic frameworks fail without farmer health capital
Global institutions must move from theory to execution through three targeted interventions
FAA restores Boeings authority to certify 737 Max and 787 aircraft
The decision follows months of joint FAA-Boeing safety reviews.
Bank holiday today? Check if SBI, HDFC, ICICI are open or closed on 18 July RBI calendar here
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Income-tax returns: Top 10 things first time taxpayers must keep in mind while filing ITR
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Bharat Tex 2026 secures 14,300 crore investment commitments
Over 30 MoUs were signed at the event, with Andhra Pradesh leading proposed investments at 4,100 cr, followed by Karnataka (2,821 cr), Bihar (1,4
Current surge in sugar prices unjustified as availability, stocks comfortable, say ISMA, NFCSF
The leading associations in a meeting with the government assure of starting crushing operations quickly in the 2026-27 season
Urad prices surge on tight supplies, rise in rates in origins
Concerns over weak monsoon hurting the kharif sowing, influence prices
CCPA fines SpiceJet 1 lakh for dark patterns
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Chabahar port terminal has not faced damage after US strikes: MEA
Talks on future operations continue with relevant stakeholders after expiry of US sanctions waiver
Maersk raises emergency surcharge on India-Europe shipments from August 1
Move expected to increase logistics costs for Indian exporters
EPF Withdrawal Rules: Pulling out your PF money? Heres when its taxable and how to keep it tax-free
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The EPFO has discontinued UAN activation and new generation through the portal and shifted both services to the Umang app with Aadhaar-based Face
MEA dismisses speculation, says first section of Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor to open in 2027; Japanese E10 trains to be supplied in early 2030s
Indian mithai finds a sweet spot on global shelves as exports surge 10%
Rising overseas appetite boosts exports, innovation and investments across industry
Indian indigenous fruits jamun, Manila tamarind stage a comeback their medicinal values
Good seasonal demand for these fruits, which are good for blood sugar, diabetes and nutrients deficiency
Air India to restore most suspended capacity from September: CCO Nipun Aggarwal
Chicago, Washington to remain on hold as retrofit, delayed aircraft deliveries continue to weigh on network
UK steel quotas fall short for Indias exports in key categories, warn exporters
Industry flags inadequate duty-free quotas in six categories where India has strong export volumes, urging a review
FPOs want to be treated like farmers, not corporates to get govts benefits
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8th Pay Commission ToR outlines salary, DA, pension and allowance changes: Check full list
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The DoE reiterated that if an employee's monthly NPS contribution is credited past the established deadline, interest must be paid to the subscri
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Indias whole cardamom exports triple in two years to cross $436 million in 2025-26
In volume terms, outbound shipments increased to 16,399 tonne in 2025-26 from 7,674 tonne in the previous fiscal and 7,083 tonne in 2023-24
The best-performing flexi cap fund returned 9.91% over the past year, while only five schemes crossed the 8% mark. Experts say the muted performa
ESAF Bank invites applications for Climate Smart Agriculture Awards 2026
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CMFRI equips tourist guides as ambassadors of Keralams marine heritage
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West Asia crisis hit orthodox tea exports from Kochi auctions
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Kerala fisherfolk oppose proposed access pass system for deep-sea fishing
Fishing associations have sought exemption from the 25,000 access pass fee for small-scale deep-sea vessels
Uber unveils $13-billion bid for Delivery Hero
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Indias first hydrogen train signals cleaner rail future, experts say
India joins Germany, France, Japan, China and the US in exploring hydrogen-powered rail transport
Pacific to break threshold for major, high-impact El Nio event by end-Aug
South-East Asia and India face higher drought risk for sugar, cocoa, and palm oil; India and Thailand may impose export restrictions
India to launch headline services output index within months, statistics secretary says
India currently has no official monthly gauge for output across its dominant services sector
PF after retirement: When does your EPF balance stop earning interest? EPFO rules explained
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Gold and silver prices today, 17 July: Check the latest 24K, 22K gold and 999 silver retail rates across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other major I
The 8th Pay Commission is likely to revise salaries and allowances for nearly 1.1 crore central government employees and pensioners. While the fi
Government may bring back UPI MDR for large merchants: Who could be affected?
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Don't overpay for growth: Nippon Life AMC's Sailesh Raj Bhan on navigating India's next market cycle
After two years of valuation-led consolidation, Nippon Life AMC's equity CIO Sailesh Raj Bhan says improving earnings, reasonable valuations and
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Filing ITR alone is not enough, you have to e-verify your return within 30 days so that it does not become invalid and to ensure a smooth refund
Over 50% of Indian major reservoirs still half-empty
59% of the country has received deficient or no rainfall as the monsoon is 24% below normal
Govt lists 5 bills for introduction during Monsoon Session
The Bills focus on MSME development and education reforms
8th pay commission: We take a look at the likely revision in house rent allowance (HRA) for central government employees across levels 6 to 10 in
Brazil tariff shock underlines risks of rushing India-US trade pact, say experts
India watchful as the US global tariffs of 10% are set to lapse, while Section 301 probes remain a key uncertainty
British Airways ground handling receipts are taxable in India, says ITAT
UK airlines may face similar tax treatment; German and Dutch carriers remain protected under treaties
Centre designed Modified UDAN scheme after decade of feedback: Civil Aviation Minister
Modified regional connectivity programme widens route eligibility, extends VGF support, and introduces operational support for smaller airports
Government targets 25% food processing levels by 2031, seeks investments
PLI success prompts fresh investment push alongside export ambitions nationwide
nurture.retail sees 35% rise in its monthly active users in FY26
One in every four agri-retailers in India is now registered and one in five visiting the platform every month, the company said in a statement
India issues 28,000 cr EPC tender for Mahi Banswara nuclear power plant
This is the largest Nuclear Island EPC packages ever floated for Indias indigenous Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) programme
Foreign carriers place a premium on India, deploy A380 on key routes
These moves come amid increased competition and changes in traffic flows following tensions in West Asia
India to come out soon with export-oriented fisheries policy with focus on inland fishery
Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Minister Rajiv Ranjan Sing asks ICAR to explore using drones for transporting the products and inputs for farming
Government lists Bill in Parliament to replace Ordinance that exempted FIIs from tax
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Ex-Microsoft employee walked away from 1.9 crore salary, shares challenges of starting over
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NMPA Chairman hopes to achieve 53 mt cargo handling in FY27
Sushil Kumar Singh said that the port handled 50 mt of cargo during 2025-26, the highest ever in the history of NMPA
Dearness Allowance: Increase in basic salary component, 3-4% hike expected Why is DA important?
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Indias oilmeal exports decline 21.5% in April
The decline is attributed to Red Sea shipping disruptions, higher freight costs, and intense price competition from South American soybean meal.
India, UK trade pact to enhance export competitiveness, slash trade costs: Experts
Agreement presents MSMEs the opportunity to integrate into global value chains, expand their international footprint, and build sustainable expor
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Salaried workers who have switched employers, selected a suboptimal tax regime, claimed unsupported deductions, or omitted capital gains face hei
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NITI Aayog charts 2047 roadmap to expand India's Bioeconomy to $2.6 trillion
The report calls for mission-mode execution to make India one of the worlds top three biotech powers.
Foreign assets are coming soon in AIS: Compliance is about to become harder to ignore
Information on foreign assets will increasingly show up in taxpayers' AIS, but the absence of an asset from the statement does not erase the lega
Bengaluru airport widens air cargo lead over Chennai as international volumes surge
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Pavizham Group MD receives Business Excellence Award
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Agri-tech platform Rize secures $31 million Series B funding to scale across Southeast Asia
The raise brings Rizes total funding to date to $47 million
RBI fixes SGB 2019-20 Series II redemption price at 14,199. Should investors redeem now?
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US anti-dumping, countervailing duties hit Indian paprika exports
The duties come on top of the additional tariffs that the US is considering on Indian imports under Section 301 provisions
Air India revamps mobile app; can deploy India-specific innovations: Airline official
Mobile app would provide greater ease of booking and allow the airline to respond more quickly to the needs of the customers
Govt issues draft CAFE III norms; invites stakeholder suggestions
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India identifies $51 bln in critical imports for domestic manufacturing push, sources say
India imported $775 billion worth of goods in the 12 months ended March 2026
What is a home loan top-up and when should you consider it?
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The new Employees' Pension Scheme, 2026, retains the withdrawal benefit for members who leave service before completing 10 years. However, it int
Wheat production will likely be affected by climate this year
Experts fear delayed kharif harvest may impact wheat, even as the market faces a volatile scenario
PM Modi to flag off Indias first hydrogen-powered train between Jind and Sonipat
During his Haryana visit on Friday, PM Modi will unveil development projects worth nearly 14,700 crore spanning highways, healthcare and urban in
