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IndiGo says its truly sorry for cancellation chaos, promises to earn back customer trust
The airline acknowledged a serious operational crisis that has led to widespread cancellations, long airport queues and limited information for p
Lok Sabha passes Health Security se National Security Cess Bill, 2025
Pan masala will be taxed at the maximum 40% rate under Goods and Services Tax (GST) based on its consumption, and there will be no impact of this
Enterprises wouldprioritise private cloud for sensitive workloads and AI model training to mitigate geopolitical risks and ensure compliance with
IndiGo chaos exposes regulatory gaps
Industry insiders said the airline failed to align its winter schedule and crew-rostering systems with the new framework, despite nearly two year
India and Russia ink agreements for co-operation in food safety, broadcasting
An agreement has been signed between the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Ri
Flight cancellations trigger chaos as grounded flyers turn to rails, roads, hotels
businessline speaks to travellers who scrambled to find alternative routes to reach their destinations in time
Top 7 benefits of using a personal loan app for quick funding
Personal loan apps make borrowing smoother and quicker than traditional loan options. Since the entire process can be completed on a mobile phone
Flight to nowhere: IndiGo cancellations lead to despair and chaos at airports
Stranded passengers struggled to find alternate travel options
FPI redemptions from Indian equities ease asU.S. flows lose steam: Elara
Foreign fund inflow into Indian equities was at a six month high of $414 million as of this week, mostly led by the global interest in emerging e
Putin, Modi discuss trade, energy, tech, local payments defying Wests scrutiny
Economic co-operation programme to help chase $100 bn bilateral trade target by 2030 but no mention of defence deals
Odisha fast becoming Indias green industrial hub, Deputy CM Kanak Singh Deo
In an interaction with The Hindu, he said that the state was firmly on course to achieve their renewable energy target for 2030
Land acquisition delays hamper execution of TN railway projects
Rameshwaram Dhanushkodi New Line (18 km) was sanctioned at a cost of 734 crore; he foundation stone of the project was laid on March 1, 2019 but
India to set up 2-mt capacity urea plant under a JV in Russia, eyes min 50% assured supply
The agreement was exchanged in New Delhi between Indian Ambassador in Moscow Vinay Kumar and Russian Ambassador in India Denis Alipov in the pres
Airfares soar as IndiGo flight cancellations leave passengers stranded
Major domestic routes saw fares surge to as much as 38 times their usual levels
DGCA rolls back pilot rest norms after IndiGo cancels 1,000 flights
Pilot union calls relief unsafe dispensation as regulator and airline faces backlash
Government has examined stakeholders views on draft Broadcast Bill: I&B Ministry
The draft Broadcasting Service (Regulation) Bill-2023 seeks to regulate both traditional broadcasters and new-age digital platforms
RBI not in favour of runaway credit growth, says real interest rates still quite high
The RBI is comfortable with current credit growth at 1x GDP. Governor Malhotra indicated that high growth rates can negatively affect asset quali
AVPL International joins hands with UP to launch drone planet suvidha kendra across villages
It has been launched under CM Yuva Udhami scheme in which select candidates will receive training, drones and structured business plan
RBIs repo cut to aid consumption, investment and funding cost, bankers say
1 lakh crore OMO purchases along with the 3-year USD/INR buy-sell swap will support liquidity and monetary transmission
SRs Chennai division commissions second Gati-Shakti multimodal cargo terminal at Ponneri
The terminal in Ponneri can handle diverse commodities, including containers, food grains, cement, iron & steel and more
Tech driven modern warfare not cheap, says FM Sitharaman
She was responding to debate on Health Security se National Security Cess Bill
Your credit score to get updated every week as RBI amends directions: All you need to know
Until August 2024, credit institutions used to update credit information monthly. On 8 August 2024, the RBI instructed CIs to carry out credit in
Focus now on policy rate cut transmission: RBI Governor
Real interest rates remain high even as nominal rates fall
India, Russia agree to continue working towards enhancing trade in national currencies
The countries reiterated their commitment to meeting the bilateral trade target of $100 billion by 2030, with PM Modi saying it could be achieved
MPC cuts repo rate by 25 bps to a 3-year low
Announces lliquidity enhancement measures; ups FY26 GDP projection by 50 bps, cuts inflation projection by 60 bps
Any slowdown in Indian economy could be bearish for gold in 2026, says WGC
It could trigger liquidation of huge volume of yellow metal offered as collateral: Gold Outlook 2026
Nearly 50% of farmers used AI monsoon alerts to change their planting decisions
A pilot was conducted on agriculturally relevant local monsoon onset forecasts across parts of 13 States in India for kharif 2025
6 key factors senior citizens should consider when choosing a credit card
Senior citizens can choose the best credit card by considering factors such as low fees, competitive interest rates, rewards, fraud protection, m
Karnataka Agri Minister inaugurates electric tractor mela in Bengaluru
It was organised by the Natural Resources Defense Council, in partnership with Villgro and Moonrider, and facilitated by the Centre of Excellence
Vrutti partners with HSBC India to launch FPO Shakti financing facility
India has more than 44,000 registered FPOs, but fewer than one-third can secure formal credit, FPO Shakti addresses this challenge
Stock markets rally as RBI cuts interest rate; Sensex jumps 447 points
Rising for the second day in a row, the 30-share BSE Sensex advanced 447.05 points, or 0.52%, to settle at 85,712.37. During the day, it jumped 5
TSPLs circular biofuel ecosystem in Punjab helps reduce stubble burning
The States Mansa region has recorded a 87 per cent decline in stubble burning incidents during the harvest season
RBI rate cut: Will lower lending rates follow? Banks now charge these interest rates on home loans
Interest rates on home loans, when linked to EBLR and MCLR, are adjusted based on the change in the RBI's repo rate.
Govt reviewing panel report on reinstating 2,300/ton fixed cost for urea units: Patel
The EFC had recommended referring the costing-related matters to the Chief Advisor (Cost) for scrutiny and recommendations
Personal loans can support recovery after financial setbacks by offering quick, flexible credit, manageable EMIs and structured borrowing guidanc
Anniversaries, marathons, meltdowns: At Pune airport, chaos took offflights didnt
Pune airport descended into chaos amid IndiGo delays
IndiGo gets temporary FDTL relief as mass cancellations hit major airports
DGCA grants exemptions; widespread disruptions reported across Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru and Pune
India turns to Belgium, Egypt, others for specialty fertilisers amid China export curbs
Institutions such as the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and State Agricultural Universities are developing indigenous alternative
IndiGo flight cancellations force DGCA U-turn on pilot rest rule
DGCA allows airlines to substitute leave with weekly rest when rostering pilots and flight crew.
Repo rate cut to help real estate sector: Naredco
For real estate, lower interest rates make home loans more affordable, which supports homebuyers and strengthens demand
Self-employed or informal income? Learn how to secure a personal loan by leveraging alternative income documents (ITR, GST, bank statements) and
Tea prices gain at Kochi auctions on low availability, demand from blenders
Dust prices gain on seasonal consumption linked to Sabarimala pilgrimage
AAP's Raghav Chadha demands ban on 10-minute delivery services, protection for gig workers
He noted that while quick commerce have helped companies achieve billion-dollar valuations and become unicorns, the condition of gig workers rema
Airbus confirms November deliveries dip after industrial glitch
The lower delivery data caps a challenging week in which the company said it faced a quality issue with metal fuselage panels on some planes in i
RBIs policy review delivers Goldilocks economicsand lower loan rates
RBIs MPC delivers an unexpected unanimous 25 bps rate cut as inflation plunges to 0.25% and growth projections rise. Liquidity infusion of 1.5 la
IndiGos December chaos is unfoldingand passengers are paying the price
IndiGos worst operational crunch in years has triggered mass delays, cancellations and fare spikes, with travellers scrambling for alternatives.
IndiGo's on-time performance slumps to 8.5% from 19.7%
The country's largest airline, which generally operates around 2,300 domestic and international flights daily, is now cancelling flights as part
Delhis November power demand creates record; December to follow suit
Between November 16 to 30, the national capital recorded its highest daily power demand for this fortnight compared to the corresponding period o
IndiGos on-time performance plummeted to 8.5% on Thursday, with worsening operational disruptions impacting flight schedules
IndiGo shares under pressure as flight cancellations spark parliamentary concerns
The stock has lost 9.01% over the past week as IndiGo cancelled over 350 flights on Thursday and 102 flights in Bengaluru on Friday alone, affect
DGCA allows partial relief on pilot duty rules
DGCA eased some pilot duty rules after a staffing crunch forced IndiGo, the country's largest airline, to cancel hundreds of flights this week
DGCA clears IndiGos plea for exemption from night-duty limits for pilots
IndiGo had informed officials that the widespread flight disruptions were due to misjudgement and planning gaps in implementing the set of norms
IndiGo's On-Time Performance slumps to 8.5%
The airline which generally operates around 2,300 domestic and international flights daily, is now cancelling flights as part of efforts to tackl
According to a passenger advisory issued by Delhi Airport, the cancellations will remain in effect till midnight on December 5 (23:59 hours)
RBI to launch two-months campaign to resolve pending grievances with Ombudsman
Governor Sanjay Malhotra said that earlier in the year, Reserve Bank of India reviewed Citizens Charter and made applications for all its service
India mulls extending coal power expansion for another 12 years
The proposal, currently under discussion between the power ministry and NITI Aayog, marks a major shift from current projections that see net add
RBI to conduct 1 lakh crore OMO during December to inject liquidity
Net absorption under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility stood at 2.6 lakh crore as of December 3
The Governor's statement came at a time when the rupee breached the 90-mark against the U.S. dollar, and is hovering near that level
Why IndiGo has delayed, cancelled hundreds of flights
IndiGo has blamed several factors for the mass delays and cancellations
Steel exports to Europe set to drop as EU carbon tax looms
Imports of steel into the European Economic Area will face a carbon tax under the EUs Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) starting on Janua
RBI Raises FY26 GDP Growth Projection To 7.3%
The GDP registered a six-quarter high growth of 8.2 per cent in Q2 of 2025-26, underpinned by resilient domestic demand amidst global trade and p
GE Aerospace hands over 5th F404-IN20 engine to HAL
HAL has also acquired 113 F404-IN20 fighter jet engines from GE Aerospace, an American firm, in a deal, along with a support package to execute t
Amit Shah to chair review meeting at Banas Dairy on December 6
Shah will attend a public meeting held at Sanadar in Banaskantha district and inaugurate the Agthala Bio-CNG and Fertilizer Plant
US team likely to visit India next week for trade talks, sources say
The US team had previously visited India on September 16
RBI raises FY26 GDP growth projection to 7.3% from 6.8%
Retail inflation projection for FY26 cut to 2% from 2.6% earlier
Heating appliances sales grow 15% y-o-y as winter sets in
The Indian electric water-heater market( 2,587 crore in 2024) is projected to grow at a 7.2 per cent CAGR through 2033
Stock markets witness volatile trends
Investors remained on the sidelines amid relentless foreign fund outflows and mixed global trends
Dighi Port set to handle 2 lakh cars annually as APSEZ partners with Motherson
The agreement will help develop a new RoR terminal that will feature State-of-the-art infrastructure to handle end-to-end Finished Vehicle logist
Rupee rises 20 paise to 89.69 against U.S. dollar
Selling pressure from foreign investors, rising crude oil prices and the delay over the announcement of the India-U.S. trade deal have also weigh
ED attaches fresh assets worth over 1,100 crore in case against Anil Ambanis Reliance Group
This brings the total attachment in money laundering probe case to about 10,000 crore
Simone Tata, mother of Noel Tata, passes away at the age of 95
Simone Tata was the second wife of Naval Tata and her only son Noel Tata is currently the chairman of Tata Trusts and chairman of three Tata Grou
Mint Explainer | Can 72,000 public chargers fix Indias slow EV adoption?
With only 29,000 public chargers today, Indias push to add 72,000 more raises a bigger question: will the infrastructure keep pace with accelerat
SEBI bars financial advisor Avadhut Sathe from securities market; orders impounding of 546 crore
The noticees falsely claimed their course participants/investors achieved extraordinary market returns, misleading prospective course participant
Economic offenders who fled the country owe 39,000 crores to Indian Banks?
Just nine Fugitive Economic Offenders owed 58,000 crore, of which 19,000 crore was recovered
RBI MPC Meeting 2025 Live Updates: Will RBI cut interest rates?
RBI MPC 2025, RBI Monetary Policy Meeting Outcomes, RBI MPC Meeting December 2025 News & Live Updates: Here are the major live updates related to
Esops-The great reluctance to cash out
Esops help in retention and wealth creation, but a behavioural reluctance prevents many employees from selling company stock, even when it create
VCs favour technologists, not hustlers, in Indias new AI, deep-tech wave
Startups spun out of IITs, research labs, and patent-heavy teams are attracting more funding as investors prioritise technical depth over executi
Corporates usually wait for RBI rate decision before bond offers. Not this time
Bond issuers are breaking from past trends to flood the market with paper amid uncertainty about a rate cut, a weakening rupee, and a high supply
Zydus injectable facility in Vadodara gets U.S. FDA inspection report with VAI status
LIC introduces Protection Plus, Bima Kavach plans
LIC Protection Plus is a non par, linked, life, individual, savings plan that offers life insurance cover cum savings throughout the term of the
ASG Eye Hospital to invest 2,000 crore to expand network to 700 centres by 2030
Signs definitive agreement to acquire Sharp Sight Eye Hospital chain in 400 crore deal
Consumption-led health cover turns hottest category: Report reveals top insurance trends of 2025
Health insurance plans are typically seen as a safety net that comes into use only during hospitalisation. However, this phenomenon has undergone
ELSS vs index mutual funds: Which one should investors choose and why?
Both equity-linked savings schemes and index mutual funds are suitable for long-term investment.
Premiumisation driving growth in beauty, personal care industry
As per estimates, more than 226 million consumers are expected to purchase beauty products online in 2025, rising to 272 million by 2027. Direct-
High-stakes hug: Modi, Putin set to discuss trade deficit, defence deals, Wests sanctions
Russian delegation is in India with a specific purpose of increasing supplies of Indian goods, says Maxim Oreshkin from Russias Presidential Offi
Storage in key Indian reservoirs remains below 90% of capacity
Level at 86.41% of the 183.565 BCM capacity this week as the country received 21% deficient rainfall
Mint explainer: What really went haywire at IndiGo?
IndiGo says crew shortages due to new duty-time rules, technical breakdowns at key airports, and heavy winter congestion have precipitated the cr
Organic food exports from India faced decline due challenging macro-economic factors
In FY25, 368155.04 million tonnes (mt) MT of organic food was exported, which was valued at $665.97 million compared to 261029 mt MT (valued at $
IndiGo flight disruption persists, over 350 flights cancelled
Shortage of pilots prompts CEOs call for staff support
Government asks IndiGo to submit staggered pilot hiring plan
