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Indias Chabahar project is strategically important as it provides access to Afghanistan and Central Asia while bypassing Pakistan
On an overall basis revenue from travel segment declined 14 per cent y-o-y to 1,710 crore in Q1 FY 2027
The EPFO is conducting trials for a back-end software upgrade to stabilise a national database of EPF subscribers
The procurement policy of blenders complying with prescribed pesticide residue standards and applicable regulatory requirements has made them focus more on the brew from the South
Domestic travel demand is expected to sustain hotel occupancy and room rates despite weaker foreign tourist arrivals and geopolitical uncertainties
The government outlined a broad-based economic roadmap centred on investment, manufacturing, exports, infrastructure and innovation to sustain long-term growth momentum.
Walsh, who took charge as the CEO on Monday
Indias LPG consumption reached a six-month high of approximately 2.37 million tonnes in July 2026, an 8% month-on-month increase, according to the PPAC
The MoU provides a framework for collaborative research, exchange of students and faculty, capacity building, joint teaching and extension initiatives, modelling studies, and cooperation in emerging areas of fisheries and ocean sciences
The pace of installation has risen from 5,038 installations a day in October 2025, to nearly 16,328 installations a day in July 2026
Duties were extended on untreated fumed silica; arylides; seamless tubes, pipes and hollow profiles of iron, alloy or non-alloy steel; and normal butanol
Air India said there have been no reports of serious injuries.
The partnership will make railway wheels, axles and wheelsets across the entire value chain, from raw material processing to finished products
Wind energy accounted for more than one-third of the total tenders of the over 9 gigawatt (GW) tenders floated during the June quarter of the current financial year
Moisture reservoir swings away from Central India, tracking the monsoon trough that has repositioned itself entirely over land
The report said electric car sales stood at 30,806 units in July, up 81% year-on-year, although they were down 2% from the previous month
Lawmakers will seek to clear bills that formalise tax cuts for overseas investors buying Indian sovereign debt and insulate offshore funds from tax liability
Industry likely to push for extension of export incentives, customs duty rationalisation and lower compliance costs, among other measures
Airline to refund fares of randomly selected winners booking tickets between August 4 and 6
India advances Sustainable Aviation Fuel blending roadmap ahead of global mandate for 1% SAF blending in ATF for international flights by 2027
The Max 7 is part of Boeing's 737 family of commercial jets, which is the company's bestseller and has been at the centre of its troubles
With GST on corrugated boxes fixed at 5%, 366 crore of the industrys working capital gets locked locked in every month, say industry experts
Exemptions until 2041 give a major boost to Apple
The programme is also aimed at promoting tea literacy among youth and generating employment opportunities in the tea industry
The food safety regulator said that it found that some alcobev manufacturers are externally adding flavour, which mimic the products inherent aroma and taste but are sold as a standard products, which misleads consumers
Acreage under paddy down 2.2%, coverage of pulses down 6.3% but that of oilseeds up for the first time this season
Team Bharat is protesting against what it claims is a rushed implementation of the EBP programme
Sees marine, ports as emerging opportunity
French hotel chain Accor it is says committed to expansion in India
Move aimed at strengthening aviation training capacity under Aatmanirbhar Bharat push
The government may formally adopt gene editing by mentioning it in the proposed seed Bill either through main Bill or in the rules
The dispatch highlights the ports enhanced ability to support automobile logistics and faster cargo evacuation through specialised infrastructure
The proposed reforms simplify investment rules, strengthen tax certainty and seek to attract more overseas fund managers and foreign capital
The AI-powered farming advisory app tops 10 lakh users milestone
The order is worth over 1,032 crore, says Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE), a navratna defence PSU
Ministers identify mining, pharma, IT, food processing and digital economy as priority areas for deeper cooperation
It has supported increasing the threshold of profit to 10 crore for CSR
The proposed investments are expected to strengthen freight movement, improve connectivity to industrial clusters and ports
Expects the airport to reach full initial passenger capacity over the next five years
The government is accelerating investments in generation, storage and grid infrastructure to meet Indias rapidly growing electricity demand sustainably
Higher farm incomes and lower labour needs are encouraging growers to embrace rambutan while seeking stronger market access and logistics support
New certification programmes aim to develop skilled tea tasters, improve quality standards, promote tea appreciation and create employment opportunities nationwide
The latest data highlights stricter aviation safety oversight through inspections, enforcement actions and enhanced monitoring across Indias airline industry
Ravichandran stated that while the current Chennai airport meets the citys needs, a second airport will be necessary in the medium term
Panel recommends clearer buyback limits and a framework for trust conversions
Automated processing and digital tracking have helped reduce refund backlogs, though documentation delays continue to affect some taxpayer claims
Stresses on need to revisit the policy governing key resources such as water
The proposed reforms aim to improve cash flow, strengthen legal protections and accelerate payment settlements for micro, small and medium enterprises.
Higher cargo movement and rising passenger demand reflect improving rail capacity, operational efficiency and stronger support for Indias economic activity
Airport expansion and airline fleet additions are strengthening Indias aviation infrastructure to meet rising domestic and international travel demand.

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