The Hindu Businessline

Demand is shifting to government companies, says Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary in the Oil Ministry

While backing global opposition against the July 1 tariff hikes, New Delhi is working bilaterally with London on a creative solution to break the FTA deadlock.

Peak consumption touches 270.82 GW as rising temperatures drive heavier use of cooling appliances

Passengers now rely on multiple transport modes to reach Kilambakkam, increasing travel time and costs

Data from Animal Quarantine and Certification Services show 181 dogs and 95 cats were airlifted from troubled Gulf region in March

Storage in 166 major dams down to 33% of 183.565 BCM capacity; level in southern region down below 25%

India reaffirmed its solidarity with African countries and offered to help with evolving health situation

Despite the decline in production, growers said market prices have remained relatively stable, offering some relief to orchardists.

Rural enterprises outpaced urban growth, reflecting stronger informal sector economic activity nationwide

Using IoT-based sensors, farmers save 25-35 per cent water consumption

India currently has sufficient supplies of petrol, diesel, LPG and natural gas despite global geopolitical tensions impacting imports, said Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas

The next scheduled monetary policy decision is on June 5, although the RBI has previously made an out-of-cycle adjustment in May 2022

K.B. Kachru, President, Hotel Association of India and Chairman South Asia, Radisson Hotel Group, said, Inbound tourism will be one of the defining growth engines for Indias hospitality sector in the years ahead

According to Ramesh Chand, the slogan of doubling farmers income announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2016-17 achieved significant results within a few years

For fertilizers, CII proposed phased reforms including direct benefit transfer of subsidies to farmers and integrating urea under the Nutrient Based Subsidy framework to improve efficiency and reduce excessive nitrogen usage

It can speed up early-stage work, improve predictions to support decisions on land-use, carbon and climate adaptation

To limit the economic shock, India has raised fuel prices, curbed gold imports and tightened currency-market rules

The expansion is also expected to boost demand for industrial warehousing, housing, office spaces and related infrastructure across major and emerging cities.

Commerce minister says Centre closely monitoring global challenges amid rupee slide

The company is set to include apples next as it looks at new ventures, segments, says co-founder Anand Chandra

Prime Minister Modi's visit to FAO Headquarters was the first by an Indian Head of Government in the last 30 years

Nearly 2.03 lakh customers earned between 6-100% of their premiums back in FY26, accounting for nearly 11% of eligible customers, says Mayank Bathwal, CEO, Aditya Birla Health Insurance

Despite West Asia crisis potential hit on Even as West Asia crisis could shave 11.5 percentage points off Indias GDP growth over the next 6-9 months, global consulting firm Kearney dismissed fears of rupee breaching the 100-per-dollar mark and slide to 130140. Speaking to businessline during Kearneys 100 Years of Impact celebrations, the firms top global leadership said Indias next growth cycle driven by investments in green energy, electronics manufacturing, data centres and infrastructurewill

The strike till May 23 is against the Delhi governments decision to hike the environment compensation cess on commercial vehicles

According to Ember, renewables accounted for 22% of global electricity compared to 20% from gas

Despite rising consumption, including strong contribution from coal-based generation, supply conditions remain stabl

The government reiterated its commitment to building a sustainable electric mobility ecosystem, with e-buses expected to become the backbone of passenger transport and e-trucks shaping future logistics

The agro-climatic suitability of the region and adoption of multiple strawberry varieties have further strengthened this agricultural transition.

The sector has also been hit by climate disruptions, including severe rainfall deficits in Assam, alongside declining production and rising imports, particularly from Nepal

The two sides agreed on a defence industrial roadmap enabling co-development of military platforms, and set a target of 20 billion in annual bilateral trade by 2029

Economists expect this trend to lift overall industrial production, though geopolitical disruptions and uneven sectoral performance continue to weigh on the broader outlook.

AERAs decision to maintain these rates is aimed at easing the financial burden on travellers

The PBM Surat SPNF Producer Company has quietly built a 2-crore business around Ghanjeevamrut, a microbial-rich bio-input increasingly being adopted by farmers shifting away from chemical fertilisers

Industry bodies asked to suggest measures as rising oil prices threaten to widen current account deficit

The meeting comes as the government weighs a proposed $1-billion incentive package to spur private-sector adoption of heavy commercial EVs.

A mix of droughts, rising costs for milk from neighboring States, and skyrocketing transportation expenses due to global issues are driving the price rise

West Asia conflict and US tariffs slowed leather export momentum during FY26

The U.S. airline, which opened its Global Innovation Center in India's Hyderabad city on Wednesday, has already hired more than a dozen employees and intends to scale up to 200 employees

Wagh Bakri exports nearly 2.75 lakh kilograms of tea annually to Middle Eastern markets including the UAE, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia

CAG plans AI-driven audits and analytics to strengthen market competition oversight

If higher energy costs coincide with food inflation due to weather stress, then the FMCG industry volume growth could soften to 3-4%, a report by Worldpanel by Numerator states

The ongoing West Asia conflict has raised global crude oil prices, increasing costs of key inputs such as petcoke, diesel and polypropylene for cement companies, which is likely to weigh on their operating profitability: ICRA

Domestic edible oil prices are moving in tandem with imported oil prices, thereby supporting mustard prices, says association chief Sanjeev Asthana

The new Christchurch service, which will operate three days a week, will see over 34,000 seats operating on the route during the season

Abraham has driven the companys operational modernisation, sustainability leadership, and expansion of its consumer business

He stressed stronger collaboration between the CAG and the Competition Commission of India to improve transparency, protect public funds and strengthen competitive practices in public procurement

Elara Capital report flags limited near-term hit on earnings even as per-order fuel burden rises in worst-case scenario

The partnership also focuses on mobilising investment, supporting small farmers and expanding community-led development projects across rural India.

The system capacity in the petroleum and petroleum product pipeline shall be equal to 2.5 million tonnes per annum

The leaders also reaffirmed support for a rules-based global order, condemned terrorism, backed reforms in multilateral institutions, and stressed dialogue to resolve conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia