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CIAL air cargo posts 10% rise amid West Asia disruptions

The increase in cargo volumes was primarily driven by higher movement of perishables, pharmaceuticals, industrial consignments and e-commerce shi

The Hindu Businessline 8 May 2026 5:18 pm

Need to explore the value-addition potential of cashew apples instead of wasting them

Cashew apple can serve the needs of B2B and B2C customers and cashew apple pomace is used in the preparation of vegan meat, says industry expert

The Hindu Businessline 8 May 2026 5:17 pm

Kerala Agri Varsity seminar explores future of alternative proteins

Event highlights entrepreneurial opportunities in alternative proteins and startup support under PACE 2026 and RAISE 2026 schemes

The Hindu Businessline 8 May 2026 4:17 pm

Govt exploring fractional aircraft ownership policy, considering aircraft as infrastructure assets: Civil Aviation Minister

The minister said the measures are aimed at strengthening India's aviation leasing ecosystem and positioning the country as a major player in glo

The Hindu Businessline 8 May 2026 3:28 pm

Akasa Air sets up entity for aircraft financing, leasing in GIFT City

The nearly four-year-old carrier has established Akasa Air Leasing IFSC Private Limited (AALI) at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT Ci

The Hindu Businessline 8 May 2026 3:07 pm

India gets high prices for DAP Fertilizer in latest tender

Prices in the tender, which was organized by Indian Potash Ltd., ranged from $930 to $1,100 a ton, according to traders familiar with the matter

The Hindu Businessline 8 May 2026 2:57 pm

Orthodox tea prices drop at Kochi auctions amid weak export demand

Demand has decreased due to delays in finalizing shipping rates for alternative cargo routes following the diversion of vessels away from the Str

The Hindu Businessline 8 May 2026 2:27 pm

DA hike calculator: When is next Dearness allowance hike? How much to expect? How it will impact your salary

On April 18, the Centre raised the dearness allowance for employees by 2%, increasing it to 60%. The next DA hike is expected in July 2026, with

Livemint 8 May 2026 1:34 pm

US court rules against Trumps 10% global tariff, lending India a negotiating edge

The ongoing Section 301 investigations against India and some other countries, launched by the USTR in March 2026 continue to be worrying for New

The Hindu Businessline 8 May 2026 1:26 pm

MoPNG holds workshop with Oil PSU heads to strengthen R&D capabilities in oil and gas sector

The workshop centred around reducing duplication of R&D efforts, prioritising important research themes for coordinated action, developing a shar

The Hindu Businessline 8 May 2026 12:57 pm

Oceans nearing record heat globally as El Nino conditions begin emerging: Copernicus

April became the third warmest globally, with marine heatwaves and climate extremes intensifying.

The Hindu Businessline 8 May 2026 12:57 pm

Wealthy families are turning to AI-driven investment and strategy advisory firms - Here's why

AI is transforming investment strategies, exemplified by Tony Cowell's new firm, Cynren, which focuses on serving wealthy families. With an AI-dr

Livemint 8 May 2026 12:44 pm

Air India to cut costs, reduce flights as war worsens financial struggles

The board discussed furloughing nontechnical employees and cutting flight capacity by over 20% for the next three months unless conditions improv

The Hindu Businessline 8 May 2026 12:37 pm

IMD signals chances of heavy rain over South Peninsula during next seven days

US model hints storm formation over Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal in advance of monsoonal flows

The Hindu Businessline 8 May 2026 12:25 pm

I asked ChatGPT to plan an international family holiday in June these destinations made the list

A budget-friendly 10-day international family trip from Mumbai can include destinations such as Thailand, Vietnam, Bali, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka,

Livemint 8 May 2026 11:58 am

Parag Milk Foods Q4 net profit rises 23% on higher sales; full-year profit up 15%

Total income for the January-March quarter rose to 945.34 crore from 918.25 crore a year earlier.

The Hindu Businessline 8 May 2026 11:29 am

Ola Consumer turns free cash flow positive in H2 FY26 post biz rejig

Development comes as the ride-hailing business of ANI Technologies capped a year-long restructuring, signalling a shift in the unit economics of

The Hindu Businessline 8 May 2026 11:27 am

Manufacturing push, decline in farm jobs, reshape India's workforce: Report

Indias labour force is undergoing structural transformation with the share of agriculture in the workforce witnessing a modest 23% decline from 6

The Hindu Businessline 8 May 2026 11:17 am

UN panel urges countries to move beyond GDP as sole measure of progress

In a report, the independent expert group stated that GDP remains an important measure of economic activity but is insufficient for assessing bro

The Hindu Businessline 8 May 2026 10:47 am

EPFO 3.0 update: PF withdrawal via ATM, UPI soon Check the expected launch date

EPFO subscribers will soon be able to withdraw funds via ATMs, enhancing convenience. This change, part of the EPFO 3.0 initiative, is expected t

Livemint 8 May 2026 10:15 am

Punjab wheat evacuation ahead of last year despite lower arrivals; Centre adds 100 railway rakes

To ease mandi congestion, the Food Ministry has allocated 100 additional wheat specials with a capacity of 3 lakh tonnes for Punjab in May, desig

The Hindu Businessline 8 May 2026 9:07 am

Coromandel International reports 80% fall in Q4 profit; FY26 earnings decline 7.6%

The fertiliser and crop protection company posted a profit of Rs 114.64 crore, while expenses surged more than 22 per cent year-on-year.

The Hindu Businessline 8 May 2026 8:47 am

Quant MFs Sandeep Tandon says this is Indias biggest buying opportunity since covid

Quant Mutual Fund founder and CIO Sandeep Tandon says fear around crude, the rupee and FII exits has created opportunity in undervalued pockets o

Livemint 8 May 2026 7:00 am

Building an emergency fund? Here's where you can invest for quick access to funds and optimal returns

An emergency fund should be easily accessible and low-risk. You will have to allocate your funds such that they can be liquidated for immediate n

Livemint 7 May 2026 11:31 pm

IndiGo to start operations from Noida International Airport in June 2026

The airline plans to connect the airport with more than 16 domestic destinations, including major metros such as Bengaluru and Hyderabad, along w

The Hindu Businessline 7 May 2026 11:06 pm

Revised NPS optional for Maharashtra govt employees: From 50% salary to withdrawal rules, this is what it covers

The revised NPS was launched on the lines of the Centre's unified pension scheme (UPS), a default pension scheme rolled out for the new recruits

Livemint 7 May 2026 10:26 pm

Mumbai woman quits 1 crore job to take up cleaning work in Melbourne: Money means options... happiness

Unable to find work in her field, she accepted the first opportunity that came her way managing Airbnb apartments, which involved cleaning rooms

Livemint 7 May 2026 10:25 pm

Planning to move to America? This India-US cost-of-living index comparison shows why you should look beyond paycheque

The cost-of-living index comparison between India and the United States highlights key differences in housing, healthcare, salaries, and purchasi

Livemint 7 May 2026 9:37 pm

India-EU FTA likely to enter into force in 2027 after ratification process: EU Ambassador to India

BMW makes a case for fast implementation to avoid postponement of purchases by customers waiting for duty cuts to kick in

The Hindu Businessline 7 May 2026 9:18 pm

DA hike: Arunachal Pradesh increases Dearness Allowance by 2% for state government employees All we know

The Arunachal Pradesh state government on Wednesday announced a 2% hike in dearness allowance component in salaries of serving employees, raising

Livemint 7 May 2026 9:17 pm

Coromandel Q4 PAT declines by 80% to 115 crore

Full-year profit declines 8% to 1,898 crore despite 30% revenue growth; total dividend of 11 per share for FY26

The Hindu Businessline 7 May 2026 8:05 pm

I asked ChatGPT to calculate corpus needed to retire in Kodaikanal by 55 years of age the answer shocked me

I asked ChatGPT to calculate corpus for retirement to vacation location at 55, factoring in inflation, healthcare, and a sustainable withdrawal r

Livemint 7 May 2026 8:02 pm

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

India's steel output, consumption rise in April; prices recover across categories: Govt

Crude steel production up 5.8%, consumption jumps 8.1% YoY, on strong infrastructure and manufacturing demand

The Hindu Businessline 6 May 2026 3:14 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