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India is in touch with all stakeholders regarding Chabahar port operations: MEA

Indias Chabahar project is strategically important as it provides access to Afghanistan and Central Asia while bypassing Pakistan

4 Aug 2026 7:28 pm
Thomas Cook India hopes recovery in long haul biz in H2 FY 2027

On an overall basis revenue from travel segment declined 14 per cent y-o-y to 1,710 crore in Q1 FY 2027

4 Aug 2026 7:12 pm
EPFO likely to launch E-PRAAPTI digital initiative by August end to trace inoperative PF accounts

The EPFO is conducting trials for a back-end software upgrade to stabilise a national database of EPF subscribers

4 Aug 2026 6:58 pm
Blenders lift tea prices at Coonoor auctions

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

4 Aug 2026 5:54 pm
Indias hospitality industry to grow 7-9% in FY27 despite global headwinds: ICRA

Domestic travel demand is expected to sustain hotel occupancy and room rates despite weaker foreign tourist arrivals and geopolitical uncertainties

4 Aug 2026 5:05 pm
India on track for $5.1 trillion GDP by FY29, says Finance Minister

The government outlined a broad-based economic roadmap centred on investment, manufacturing, exports, infrastructure and innovation to sustain long-term growth momentum.

4 Aug 2026 4:55 pm
4 Aug 2026 4:03 pm
Indias LPG consumption at 6-month high in July

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

4 Aug 2026 3:31 pm
KUFOS signs MoU with NAARM, Hyderabad for collaborative research

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

4 Aug 2026 3:28 pm
PM Surya Ghar achieves 5 million rooftop solar installations

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

4 Aug 2026 3:05 pm
India extends anti-dumping duty on 4 products in July; imposes duty on one

Duties were extended on untreated fumed silica; arylides; seamless tubes, pipes and hollow profiles of iron, alloy or non-alloy steel; and normal butanol

4 Aug 2026 2:31 pm
Air India's Phuket-Delhi flight experiences turbulence; 12 people onboard suffer injuries

Air India said there have been no reports of serious injuries.

4 Aug 2026 2:19 pm
Jupiter Wagons, Italy's Lucchini RS partner to build railwheel manufacturing platform in India

The partnership will make railway wheels, axles and wheelsets across the entire value chain, from raw material processing to finished products

4 Aug 2026 1:59 pm
In a first, Wind energy tenders surpass solar in Q1 FY27

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

4 Aug 2026 1:21 pm
More rain forecast for Assam-Meghalaya as monsoon roars in North-East

Moisture reservoir swings away from Central India, tracking the monsoon trough that has repositioned itself entirely over land

4 Aug 2026 12:06 pm
India's EV sales jump 63% YoY to over 3.07 lakh units in July; electric car sales up 81%: Report

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

4 Aug 2026 11:12 am
Modi seeks sweeping tax cuts for global funds

Lawmakers will seek to clear bills that formalise tax cuts for overseas investors buying Indian sovereign debt and insulate offshore funds from tax liability

4 Aug 2026 10:53 am
Commerce Department begins Budget consultations with industry amid global trade uncertainty

Industry likely to push for extension of export incentives, customs duty rationalisation and lower compliance costs, among other measures

4 Aug 2026 10:36 am
IndiGo offers 20,000 free domestic tickets to mark 20th anniversary

Airline to refund fares of randomly selected winners booking tickets between August 4 and 6

4 Aug 2026 9:57 am
DGCA likely to mandate carbon emissions reporting for international flights

India advances Sustainable Aviation Fuel blending roadmap ahead of global mandate for 1% SAF blending in ATF for international flights by 2027

4 Aug 2026 9:33 am
US aviation regulator certifies Boeing's new 737 Max 7 jetliner for flight after years of delays

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

4 Aug 2026 9:17 am
Higher GST for kraft paper irks corrugated box manufacturers

With GST on corrugated boxes fixed at 5%, 366 crore of the industrys working capital gets locked locked in every month, say industry experts

4 Aug 2026 8:53 am
3 Aug 2026 10:35 pm
Tea Board launches courses on tea tasting, to create pool of professionally trained tea tasters

The programme is also aimed at promoting tea literacy among youth and generating employment opportunities in the tea industry

3 Aug 2026 9:16 pm
FSSAI takes action against alchobev players over use of non-permitted flavours

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

3 Aug 2026 9:05 pm
Indias kharif sowing deficit shrinks to less than 3%; 81% of normal area covered

Acreage under paddy down 2.2%, coverage of pulses down 6.3% but that of oilseeds up for the first time this season

3 Aug 2026 8:59 pm
Ethanol blending: Team Bharat to meet Oil Ministry officials this week

Team Bharat is protesting against what it claims is a rushed implementation of the EBP programme

3 Aug 2026 8:43 pm
3 Aug 2026 8:12 pm
Accor, InterGlobe shelve Treebo acquisition plan

French hotel chain Accor it is says committed to expansion in India

3 Aug 2026 8:11 pm
AAI finalises 11 players for flying schools at seven airports

Move aimed at strengthening aviation training capacity under Aatmanirbhar Bharat push

3 Aug 2026 8:06 pm
Indian industry seeks legal backing of gene editing in Seed Bill

The government may formally adopt gene editing by mentioning it in the proposed seed Bill either through main Bill or in the rules

3 Aug 2026 8:05 pm
VOC port enabled dispatches of VinFast EV consignment to Haryana by rail

The dispatch highlights the ports enhanced ability to support automobile logistics and faster cargo evacuation through specialised infrastructure

3 Aug 2026 8:02 pm
Government proposes easier tax rules for offshore funds managed from India

The proposed reforms simplify investment rules, strengthen tax certainty and seek to attract more overseas fund managers and foreign capital

3 Aug 2026 7:37 pm
Digital Green launches upgraded version of FarmerChat app

The AI-powered farming advisory app tops 10 lakh users milestone

3 Aug 2026 7:34 pm
GRSE expands non-defense portfolio with ONGC contract for 4 vessels

The order is worth over 1,032 crore, says Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE), a navratna defence PSU

3 Aug 2026 7:22 pm
India, Uzbekistan target doubling bilateral trade in three years

Ministers identify mining, pharma, IT, food processing and digital economy as priority areas for deeper cooperation

3 Aug 2026 7:21 pm
Parliamentary panel urges govt to examine feasibility of permitting CSR contributions in kind

It has supported increasing the threshold of profit to 10 crore for CSR

3 Aug 2026 7:16 pm
NHAI plans 1 lakh crore highway push in Tamil Nadu, 2,500 km projects in pipeline

The proposed investments are expected to strengthen freight movement, improve connectivity to industrial clusters and ports

3 Aug 2026 7:16 pm
GMR bets on rapid traffic growth at Alluri Sita Ramaraju Intl Airport in Bhogapuram

Expects the airport to reach full initial passenger capacity over the next five years

3 Aug 2026 7:15 pm
India targets 874 GW installed power capacity by 2031-32

The government is accelerating investments in generation, storage and grid infrastructure to meet Indias rapidly growing electricity demand sustainably

3 Aug 2026 7:14 pm
Kerala farmers turn to rambutan as a profitable alternative to rubber

Higher farm incomes and lower labour needs are encouraging growers to embrace rambutan while seeking stronger market access and logistics support

3 Aug 2026 7:13 pm
Tea Board starts tea tasting and sommelier courses at Kurseong research centre

New certification programmes aim to develop skilled tea tasters, improve quality standards, promote tea appreciation and create employment opportunities nationwide

3 Aug 2026 7:09 pm
Aviation safety: 352 significant technical defects reported in flight operations this year

The latest data highlights stricter aviation safety oversight through inspections, enforcement actions and enhanced monitoring across Indias airline industry

3 Aug 2026 7:08 pm
Chennai will need second airport within 5-10 years, says CII Southern Region's Ravichandran

Ravichandran stated that while the current Chennai airport meets the citys needs, a second airport will be necessary in the medium term

3 Aug 2026 6:58 pm
Parliamentary panel supports more power to NFRA but with riders

Panel recommends clearer buyback limits and a framework for trust conversions

3 Aug 2026 6:55 pm
GST refund pendency declines sharply over two years: Govt

Automated processing and digital tracking have helped reduce refund backlogs, though documentation delays continue to affect some taxpayer claims

3 Aug 2026 6:53 pm
Free is the most expensive word in public policy, says CEA Anantha Nageswaran

Stresses on need to revisit the policy governing key resources such as water

3 Aug 2026 6:50 pm
Rajya Sabha passes MSME Amendment Bill, 2026 to tackle delayed payments

The proposed reforms aim to improve cash flow, strengthen legal protections and accelerate payment settlements for micro, small and medium enterprises.

3 Aug 2026 5:35 pm
Indian Railways records 9% growth in freight loading, higher passenger traffic in July

Higher cargo movement and rising passenger demand reflect improving rail capacity, operational efficiency and stronger support for Indias economic activity

3 Aug 2026 5:25 pm
Airport capacity tops 580 million as India adds greenfield airports

Airport expansion and airline fleet additions are strengthening Indias aviation infrastructure to meet rising domestic and international travel demand.

3 Aug 2026 5:07 pm