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20 Apr 2026 9:32 pm
India tells South Korea to consider negotiating fresh free trade pact

Proposal was made during talks between Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and his South Korean counterpart Yeo Han-koo

20 Apr 2026 9:30 pm
India doubles wheat export quota to 5 million tonnes

The move comes after a comprehensive review of current production, stock availability, and price trends

20 Apr 2026 8:25 pm
Core sector shrinks 0.4% in March due to supply chain disruptions

Fertilizers, crude oil, coal and electricity record negative growth on global headwinds

20 Apr 2026 6:27 pm
Loopworm says its silkworm-based feed ingredients are now carbon negative

According to an independent Life Cycle Assessment, producing one kilogram of Loopworms silkworm-based ingredients results in the removal of 2.56 kg of carbon dioxide equivalent, measured on a cradle-to-gate basis

20 Apr 2026 5:35 pm
Allana Group forms JV with Captain Fresh to retail animal protein products

Allana holds 51% stake in the JV platform Indian Retail Alliance Pvt Ltd that will seek to organise fresh protein retail ecosystem

20 Apr 2026 5:24 pm
IIT-Madras and FedEx conduct drone delivery trails in Bengaluru

The trials, conducted as part of the institutes IIT MadrasFedEx SMART Centre, validated an aerial logistics service connecting Electronic City Phase II with a site near Bangalore International Airport Limited

20 Apr 2026 3:09 pm
India's power transmission sector to see 9 lakh crore capex push by 2032: Report

The report stated that sector-level ordering in FY26 (16 schemes awarded) was weaker than FY25 (45 schemes awarded) due to temporary bandwidth constraints, not a structural demand slowdown

20 Apr 2026 2:11 pm
Basmati exporters of Punjab urge Goyal to restructure & initiate reforms in development body BEDF

The BEDF has been under limelight ever since it hiked the mandatory contract registration fee by more than 100 per cent last year

20 Apr 2026 2:09 pm
Why Indias 5 pack wont die, its getting lighter

Shrinkflation is not a threat to the countrys most sacred price point; it is the mechanism that keeps it alive. The price holds. The pack survives. The contents decline, one gram at a time.

20 Apr 2026 1:05 pm
CSR spending by NSE-listed firms jumps 23% to 22,212 crore in FY25

Education and healthcare remained top sectors, while leading firms accounted for a significant share of total spending.

20 Apr 2026 12:09 pm
Final batch of two 3,300 HP locomotives manufactured by BLW reach Mozambique

With the final batch of two 3,300 HP locomotives manufactured at Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW) reaching Maputo, Indian Railways completes the supply of a total of 10 locomotives to Mozambique

20 Apr 2026 11:04 am
Will implement revised environment compensation charges for commercial vehicles entering Delhi: MCD

The revised rates, aimed at discouraging polluting vehicles, have significantly increased across categories, according to officials

20 Apr 2026 10:48 am
MCA proposes overhaul filing architecture, seeks suggestions

Consultation paper outlines form consolidation, data-centric shift and threshold-based rules in line with Viksit Bharat @2047 vision

20 Apr 2026 9:39 am
Coach of empty local train derails in Thane; Mumbai suburban network services hit

The incident occurred at 8.09 am when the train was heading from Kalwa car shed to Kalyan

20 Apr 2026 9:31 am
South Korea President Lee says India summit could mark turning point in ties

Talks with Narendra Modi are expected to focus on semiconductors, defence, green energy and trade, including the CEPA pact

20 Apr 2026 9:27 am
CII proposes comprehensive reforms to streamline industrial land management for manufacturing growth

A key recommendation within the roadmap was the creation of a unified, GIS-enabled National Industrial Land Bank

20 Apr 2026 9:24 am
Attack on Indian-flagged ships heighten uncertainty over Hormuz passage and trade flows

Attack on Indian-flagged vessels a significant setback, say industry experts

19 Apr 2026 9:11 pm
Air India to complete $400 million retrofit programme by 2029

Two upgraded B787 aircraft to rejoin fleet in next few months

19 Apr 2026 9:11 pm
Ethanol glut spurs flex-fuel demand

ISMA says ethanol industry is currently facing a significant challenge of excess supply capacity beyond the projected E20 demand

19 Apr 2026 9:07 pm
CII calls for comprehensive reform of industrial land management

Industrial land remains a foundational input for manufacturing, infrastructure, renewable energy and logistics

19 Apr 2026 8:59 pm
19 Apr 2026 7:08 pm
India summons Irans Ambassador over shooting incident on Indian vessel in Strait of Hormuz

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri conveys Indias deep concern at the shooting incident

19 Apr 2026 6:34 pm
Retrospective jurisdiction fix triggers fresh tax disputes

The latest round of litigation follows the Supreme Courts direction to petitioners to bring to the notice of their respective High Courts the legislative clarification with regards to disposed matters

19 Apr 2026 5:00 pm
India, US to resume trade talks in Washington from April 20: Heres what has changed

Both sides may like to relook at the framework of the agreement in a new tariff landscape

19 Apr 2026 4:58 pm
Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool: Underwriting capacity to be created will be inadequate: Industry experts

The Union Cabinet on Saturday approvedthe creation ofBharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMI Pool)with a sovereign guarantee of 12,980 crore aimed at insulating Indias maritime trade from global volatility

19 Apr 2026 4:35 pm
IARI Director conferred Swaminathan Award

Award presented by former Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu and Telangana Agriculture Minister on birth centenary of Green Revolution architect

19 Apr 2026 1:50 pm
India to grow 6.8%-7.1% in FY27, defies oil shock pressures: SBI Report

The country has entered the global geopolitical conflict from a position of strength, with FY26 growth at 7.6%, similar to the Russia-Ukraine crisis when India was expanding over 9%, the report stated

19 Apr 2026 1:02 pm
Global oil shocks may hit US growth, India's impact likely limited: SBI Research

The report highlights concerns about a potential US economic slowdown due to rising geopolitical tensions and energy shocks, but suggests that this time may be different from past recessions

19 Apr 2026 12:36 pm
Govt says El Nino threat to agri sector manageable due to better irrigation and reserves

IMD has forecast below-normal monsoon rainfall this year at around 92 per cent of the long-period average, and has flagged a risk of El Nino conditions developing during the season

19 Apr 2026 9:02 am
One Indian vessel crosses Hormuz, four others turn back as IRGC opens fire

Oil tanker Desh Garima appeared to have successfully crossed the Strait on Saturday, ship tracking data showed

18 Apr 2026 9:19 pm
Strait of Hormuz tension: India protests after ships forced to turn back

The development comes amid rising tensions in the region, with Iran reopening and then reportedly closing the crucial shipping route again after alleging violations by the US

18 Apr 2026 7:40 pm
Govt sets up 12,980-cr maritime insurance pool

Covers hull, cargo, P&I, war risks

18 Apr 2026 6:20 pm
Cabinet nod for continuation of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-IIItill March 2028

The statement added that under the third phase, there will be extension of timeline till March 2028 for completion of roads and bridges in plain areas and roads in hilly areas

18 Apr 2026 6:17 pm
FSSAI says only Ashwagandha roots permitted in nutraceuticals, supplements

The Authority added that the Ministry of Ayush has in its recent letter has also directed Ayush drug and product manufacturers to use only Ashwagandha roots and their extracts and not the leaves, in any form

18 Apr 2026 5:47 pm
Cabinet extends PMGSY-III till 2028; outlay raised to 83,977 crore

The scheme focuses on upgrading rural road connectivity to link villages with markets, schools and hospitals.

18 Apr 2026 5:27 pm
India approves 12,980 crore maritime insurance pool amid rising shipping risks

The move comes as geopolitical tensions, including the Iran conflict, increase risks for maritime trade and drive up insurance premiums for businesses.

18 Apr 2026 4:44 pm
Godrej Agrovet unveils Disha programme to empower women in agri sector

Implemented with partners like 1M1B Foundation and Ikka Learning Foundation, the programme focuses on bridging the gap between education and formal agri careers while strengthening the pipeline of skilled women professionals

18 Apr 2026 4:31 pm
Govt hikes DA by 2% to 60% for central employees, pensioners

The decision follows an earlier 3% hike in October 2025 and is expected to benefit millions of employees and pensioners.

18 Apr 2026 3:22 pm
India adds 55,200 startups in FY26; job creation tops 23.36 lakh

Backed by initiatives like Startup India, Fund of Funds, and Seed Fund Scheme, the sector saw a 51.6% rise in registrations and a 36.1% increase in job creation

18 Apr 2026 3:13 pm
Iran announces partial reopening of its airspace

The Civil Aviation Organisation said air routes over eastern Iran were reopened at 7 am (0330 GMT), according to the state-owned IRAN newspaper

18 Apr 2026 1:46 pm
Below-normal monsoon and West Asia conflict cloud India's agriculture outlook: BoB

The India Meteorological Department issued its first long-range forecast for the 2026 Southwest Monsoon, estimating rainfall at 92% of the Long Period Average

18 Apr 2026 1:15 pm
Prolonged West Asia conflict to impact India's automobile sector, says FADA President

Vyapar Delhi event, FADA President C.S. Vigneshwar stated that the ongoing conflict in West Asia will specifically affect export volumes and the supply of essential commodities like oil and aluminium

18 Apr 2026 12:54 pm
Government strengthens DGFT Norms Committees to speed up export authorisations, cut delays

The ministry stated that the move comes as part of the government's broader push to enhance ease of doing business and reduce delays in approvals under export-linked schemes

18 Apr 2026 12:45 pm
IAF clears Pune runway for flights after frontline jet incident

The runway at Pune Airport, which was temporarily unavailable due to an incident involving an Indian Air Force aircraft, has now been restored and declared operational, the IAF said in a brief statement

18 Apr 2026 12:28 pm
India's rail expertise can benefit South Africa: Envoy

The envoy noted that recent budgets of both India and South Africa have prioritised infrastructure development

18 Apr 2026 11:53 am
India's renewable energy capacity to reach 359 GW by FY25-30: Jefferies

The report anticipates that power demand will rebound to a 6% growth rate in FY27, driven by a combination of normalising industrial activity and specific climate factors

18 Apr 2026 10:58 am
The pivotal role of AI in rewiring Indias agricultural ecosystem

Striking the balance between sustainable practices and economic pressures will become important going ahead

18 Apr 2026 9:10 am