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MC Grand Butanol Challenge launched to identifyenergy innovations in biotech domain
C-Camp partners MC Foundation to launch the challenge
Soyabean crop outlook seen favourable, says SOPA
Crop growth is satisfactory under the prevailing field conditions and desirable rains, says its ED, DN Pathak
Income-tax return: Here's a checklist of required documents for smooth ITR filing process
Filing your income tax returns (ITR) can be a tough task for first-time taxpayers and salaried individuals alike. Here's a checklist of essential
3.9 million tonnes FCI rice, 6.8 million tonnes maize used till June for ethanol production
In a written response to a query in Rajya Sabha on Monday, Minister of State for Petroleum & Natural Gas Suresh Gopi said The target of 20 per ce
PLI schemes attract 2.4 lakh crore investments, generate over 14 lakh jobs till March
Solar modules, pharmaceuticals and automobiles lead investments as cumulative exports cross 15.2 lakh crore
Domestic air passenger traffic eases in June on y-o-y basis
Industry observers attribute the decline to the seasonal lean travel period and calibrated capacity deployment by airlines
Scientists panel suggests rejuvenation of old Totapuri orchards in AP
A comprehensive assessment of the entire Totapuri mango value chain was conducted to have long-term solutions for price stabilisation, says Agric
US weather body NOAA predicts 97% chance of strong El Nino lingering into March 2027
It forecasts a 81% probability of a very strong event during October-December 2026
WTO urges India to deepen trade reforms as New Delhi flags global trade barriers
Trade Policy Review highlights need to lower trade costs and regulatory hurdles; India says geopolitical tensions and rising non-tariff measures
Hatsun Agro Product Q1FY27 PAT flat on higher costs
Company reported a marked increase in the cost of materials consumed at 2,156 crore, up 37 per cent from 1,570 crore in the year ago quarter
Retailers clocked 6 per cent average sales growth in June year-on-year: RAI
The growth was led by food & grocery and quick service restaurants
The Employees' Provident Fund offers a secure retirement savings option for Indian salaried individuals offering an 8.25% interest rate for FY26.
Telangana prepares action plan to tackle El Nino: Deputy CM Bhatti
Bhatti stated the government aims to combine scientific planning with public awareness, so every family and village understands and prepares for
AI-powered leaf disease detection system developed to help farmers identify crop diseases early
Solution gets patent; early detection can reduce yield losses
The 8th Pay Commission is in discussion to recommend pay hikes and salary structure for central government employees and pensioners. Chaired by R
Govt rejects concern that weak rupee reflects weak economy, says macroeconomic fundamentals strong
The minister said that despite these factors, the Indian economy continues to remain on a strong footing
Tamil Nadu, with 17 approved companies, has generated 7,930 jobs and attracted investments of 1,277.16 crore
Maharashtra tops PLI-Auto scheme with 66 manufacturing units; Tamil Nadu has 38
Haryana had 35 manufacturing units, Karnataka 28, following Maharashtra, while Tamil Nadu, a key automobile hub, accounted for 38 units under the
GTRI urges stronger food safety regime before India-EU trade pact rollout
The Global Trade Research Initiative warned that in the absence of the system, India risks opening its market further to European food products w
Coal Ministry to release annual mine closure report, sign technical cooperation pact with GIZ
Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL), the Jharia Rehabilitation and Development Authority (JRDA), Hindalco Industries Limited and Rajdhani Universal
DA, DR hike: Dearness allowance for pensioners Dearness Relief calculation, eligibility explained
Dearness Allowance: A fixed percentage of pensioners' monthly pension payments is aimed at mitigating inflation. However, unlike DA in salaries f
Newly married couples: 8 health insurance mistakes to avoid
Newly married couples should review health insurance plans, assess coverage needs and plan for maternity benefits. This guide highlights common m
Tractor industry growth seen moderating in FY27: ICRA
ICRA expects tractor makers to maintain healthy margins, backed by stable raw material costs and operating leverage
PLI schemes led to investments of over 2.40 lakh crore until March 2026
The maximum investment was received in the high efficiency solar PV modules (64,873 crore)
Retired PSU employee faces 2 lakh tax demand over Form 16 omission; ITAT Pune grants relief
A retired PSU employee successfully challenged a 2 lakh tax demand after ITAT Pune ruled that a leave encashment exemption cannot be denied becau
ITR Filing 2026: CBDT upgrades income tax portal before July 31 deadline, Key changes explained
The Finance Ministry has told Parliament that the Income Tax Department has strengthened the e-filing portal to handle peak traffic during the re
Insecticides India launches GRANUVIA insecticide for brown plant hopper control in paddy
The product offers up to 60 days of protection and also helps manage stem borer when applied at the recommended crop stage.
Can cooperative insurance become Indias next financial inclusion story?
The proposed national cooperative life insurer is about more than adding another playerit could shift India's insurance journey from expanding ac
Can the government impose taxes without a law? What Article 265 says
Article 265 of the Indian Constitution states that no tax can be levied or collected except by the authority of law. In simple terms, every tax m
Domestic airlines carry 864.04 lakh passengers in first half of 2026, up 1.44% from a year ago
The ministry's traffic report showed that passenger traffic during the first six months of 2026 continued to grow on a year-on-year basis, althou
Cable and DTH charges to rise 4-6 times? PIB Fact Check reveals the truth
PIB Fact Check has dismissed viral claims that the Centre's draft Telecom Rules, 2026 will shut down TVs or raise cable and DTH charges by four t
West Asia crisis hits orthodox tea shipments from Coonoor auctions
Uncertainties in the Gulf region led to fall in prices of whole leaf grades and some other varieties too at Coonoor auctions last week
SGB 2019-20 Series VIII redemption opens today: Check payout, eligibility and tax rules
RBI has opened premature redemption for SGB 2019-20 Series VIII at 14,170 per unit from July 21. Before opting for an early exit, investors shoul
GIFT City investments and Schedule FA reporting: why taxpayers are seeking greater clarity
As GIFT City opens global investment opportunities for Indian residents, a key tax question remains unresolved: Do investments in IFSC funds qual
PSU OMCs spend over 1.72 lakh crore on ethanol procurement across three ESYs: Govt
The government said the registered supplier base and domestic procurement network continue to support the implementation of the Ethanol Blended P
DGFTs certification waiver proposal for micro exports gets thumbs up, with riders
Exporters given 10 days to submit comments; set to boost e-commerce but low-value cap may limit impact
EPS-95 pension hike: Will Centre raise minimum pension from 1,000 to 7,500?
EPS-95 pensioners demand for a hike in the minimum pension from 1,000 to 7,500 per month remains unresolved. The Minister of State for Labour and
New labour code: Salary must be paid by 7th of next month. What employees should know
The Code on Wages, 2019 prescribes when employers must pay salaries and settle final dues after an employee leaves a job. Here's what the law say
Gujarat records 33% rainfall deficit, yet kharif sowing crosses 50 lakh hectares
Despite the patchy rains, farmers have completed sowing over 50 lakh hectares against the normal three-year average of 85.3 lakh hectares
Kharif sowing gap narrows despite widening rainfall deficit: Report
Rice leads recovery; IMD forecasts above-normal rains in East and Central India
Old Pension Scheme: Centre allows select government employees to opt for OPS. Who is eligible?
The Centre has clarified that eligible compassionate ground appointees who applied before January 1, 2004, but joined service later, can opt for
Fast approval, less paperwork: How AI is changing the loan game
Account Aggregators are giving lenders a richer picture of borrowersand potentially faster, cheaper loans. But the data trail can become harder t
FPIs not exempt: Centre clarifies 12.5% LTCG tax on equity is same as for domestic investors
Both FPIs and domestic investors continue to pay 12.5% LTCG tax on Indian equities. The exemption announced through the Income-tax Ordinance, 202
NHAI has introduced Digital Local Pass and the MargMitra Help Centre on the RajmargYatra app. Commuters can now buy Local Passes online without v
Gold and silver prices today, 21 July: Check the latest 24K, 22K gold and 999 silver retail rates across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other major I
Reported VRS payment as salary in ITR? Pune ITAT grants tax relief in 65.21 lakh case
Pune ITAT has ruled that a 65.21 lakh payment received under a voluntary retirement scheme was a non-taxable capital receipt and not taxable sala
16,649 crore unclaimed in LIC and inactive EPF accounts: What Centre's latest update means for you
Over 16,649 crore lying in old LIC policies or inactive EPF accounts, says the Centre. Recovering dues requires checking past insurance, providen
The 8th Pay Commission is reviewing NPS and UPS benefits under its mandate, while employee unions continue to demand the restoration of the Old P
Four Indian seafarers killed in vessel attack off Ukraine coast; India condemns strike
The vessel MV Golden Leo had 17 crew members including five Indian nationals, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
Did F&O or intraday trading last year? Your ITR filing due date isn't July 31
In India, intraday and F&O trading profits are taxed differently. Intraday trading is speculative business income, while F&O is non-speculative.
Rallis India Q1 net profit jumps 31% to 125 cr on higher revenues
Revenues rise 7% to 1,022 crore on growth in crop care, seeds, soil and plant health segment
IndiGo orders record 1,000LEAP engines for Airbus planes, plans repair shop
The LEAP engine is one of the two power plant options for Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 Max planes
NHA de-empanels over 2,000 hospitals in fraud crackdown under AB PM-JAY: Report
National Anti-Fraud Unit under AB PM-JAY imposes penalties worth 114.06 crore on hospitals, report says
Haemodialysis tops most performed procedure under Ayushman scheme
Besides haemodialysis, the most commonly availed procedures included acute febrile illness, animal bite management excluding snake bites, and mod
Indias kharif sowing acreage down 6% despite sowing getting over in 60% of normal area
Coverage of paddy down 1%, while sowing of pulses, oilseeds and nutricereals is lower
Weather shocks, structural weaknesses fuel volatility in coffee, cocoa, tea prices, says FAO
Price changes are not transmitted evenly across the value chain, with producers often bearing the brunt of market volatility
Godrej Agrovet inaugurates integrated oil palm complex in Telangana
300 crore seed-to-refinery complex to boost firms expansion plans
Sugar trade body AISTA dismisses concern over shortage amid price rise
The sugar body urges members to maintain availability and avoid panic buying.
IndiGo selects Honeywell systems for 810 Airbus aircraft
Agreement marks Honeywell Aerospaces largest-ever commercial equipment and services deal
Colombo port to get $40 million funding from World Bank's IFC, HSBC
The investment will enhance the ports competitiveness, resilience, and sustainability, solidifying its role as South Asias top transhipment hub a
Indian govt to scale up digital crop survey in the current kharif season
Plans to increase it to 45 crore plots in 5.53 lakh villages, even as 10.15 crore Farmer IDs have been created across 20 States
Core infrastructure sectors output, under new series, grows by 5% in June
The new series modernises the index by shifting the base year to 2022-23 from 2011-12.
DGCA to launch digital platform for aviation incident reporting
The government said it generally does not regulate airfares but may intervene during emergencies, major festivals or other exceptional situations
Indias core sector growth rises to five-month high of 5% in June
The revised core sector index, with a 2022-23 base year and iron ore added as the ninth sector, comes even as output of crude oil, natural gas, r
No proposal at present to scrap LTCG on equity transactions: Finance Ministry
Government revenue from LTCG tax increased nearly 78% to 1.29 lakh crore in FY25
Claiming a deceased family member's mutual funds made less cumbersome: What SEBI has changed
SEBI has asked AMFI to simplify the industry's transmission norms, making it less cumbersome for nominees and legal heirs to claim rights on mutu
Kerala hikes natural rubber support price by 50 per kg
Effective for bills from July 3, 2026, the enhanced support price aims to offset rising cultivation costs and provide much-needed relief to rubbe
India joins WTO fisheries subsidies agreement to promote sustainable fishing
Aquaculture and inland fisheries remain outside the agreements scope, ensuring continued support for Indias shrimp export sector
Delhi government approves PARIVARTAN scheme to phase out old trucks/ buses
Companies like Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland and Switch Mobility have signed agreement with the government to offer discounts of 8 per cent on the e
UP gets over 7,000 cr out of over 44,000 cr released under SASCI
The objective of SASCI is to assist States and Union Territories in boosting capital expenditure and promoting key reforms
Small onion prices may rule at 30-35/kg during upcoming harvest
Tamil Nadu produces nearly 80% of the States small onions
Aadhaar app crosses 4 crore downloads: Full list of services available on the new app
The new Aadhaar app achieved 40 million downloads so far. The redesigned app replaces mAadhaar aap and offers a wide range of Aadhaar-related ser
IVPA seeks policy review as refined edible oil imports from Nepal breach 8 lakh tonnes
Imports from Nepal increased from 47,295 tonnes in 2023 to 1.24 lakh tonnes (lt) in 2024, before surging to over 8.04 lt in 2025
CropLife India expands sustainable farming initiatives for tea, spices
CropLife India has also undertaken initiatives to expand the availability of registered crop protection products for tea through science-based re
PM Modi to inaugurate Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport in Bhogapuram on August 1
The airport features a 3,800-metreCode 4E runway, a modern integrated passenger terminal, dedicated cargo facilities and advanced airside infrast
Buying gold? This simple COMEX calculation can tell if you are being overcharged
By converting international gold prices into Indian rates, you can find the actual gold cost in India and better understand whether your jeweller
Godrej Agrovet inaugurates 300-cr oil palm complex in Telangana
Godrej Agrovet stated that the complex integrates all stages of the oil palm value chain, including seed and genetics, nursery, R&D center, mill,
Honeywell Aerospace wins IndiGo avionics deal; Aeromexico to deploy runway safety technology
Honeywell said the IndiGo deal includes auxiliary power units, weather radar, traffic collision avoidance systems, flight management systems and
Government capex up 19% in Apr-May raises hopes of stronger cement demand in FY27: Nuvama.
The report said the capex trajectory, which remained subdued during FY25 and FY26, has shown improvement in the first two months of FY27, support
EPS rules explained: Eligibility, withdrawal and pension
Confused about the Employees' Pension Scheme and its rules? This guide breaks down complex aspects, including contribution methods, eligibility,
China, India reported largest decline in LNG imports in 2025
The International Gas Union cites weaker Asian demand, with Chinas imports down 8.9 MT and Indias falling 1.5 MT.
Govt urged to extend RoDTEP benefits to DFIA exporters
A recent recovery notice sent to DFIA exporters directed them to return benefits claimed under the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Prod
Switching jobs during a financial year can leave salaried employees with an unexpected tax liability even if both employers deducted TDS correctl
PM Modi takes dig at 56-year-old youth Rahul Gandhi ahead of Monsoon Session
Expresses hope for a productive Parliamentary session
Monsoon regroups in North, East as eight cyclonic circulations line up
The IMD has warned that the threat is far from over, forecasting more heavy to extremely heavy rainfall over the vulnerable Himalayan States in t
Stock markets tumble in early trade dragged by HDFC Bank, spike in crude oil prices
Reliance Industries Ltd., Indias most valuable company, traded nearly 1% higher after it reported record quarterly core profit and EBITDA for the
How to lock and unlock your fingerprints and iris using new Aadhaar App
The Aadhaar biometric lock/unlock feature has gained significant adoption, with residents using it more than 1.91 crore times, according to MeitY
The NRI guilt trap: why high salaries abroad don't always create wealth
Many NRIs earn in dollars but struggle to build wealth as family obligations, emotional guilt and social expectations drain savings and delay fin
The coaching race is costing parents lakhs. Here's how to plan
Parents are spending 2-4 lakh on coaching before college admissions. With education inflation at 10-12%, experts warn against dipping into retire
A Yo-Yo monsoon in India is threatening crops and the power grid
This years monsoon opened with Indias fifth-driest June on record and rainfall almost 40% below normal levels, followed by a sudden deluge early
