The Hindu Businessline

India, US, Australia, Japan announce initiatives on energy security, collaboration on maritime surveillance

A drop in exports to US was offset by higher purchases by Germany, Russia and Canada

Over 86 lakh hectares covered so far as sowing heads towards completion

The amendments, experts say, put creditors in control through the creditor-initiated insolvency resolution process

While the Reserve Bank of India is expected to maintain a policy pause in its June meeting, economists believe persistent crude oil prices near USD 95 per barrel could eventually force rate hikes in the second half of FY27

A new TCF white paper warned that crude oil volatility, supply-chain disruptions and freight shocks could worsen Indias USD 333 billion trade deficit

According to the Home Minister, demographic change is closely linked to national security, sovereignty, law and order, social structure and the preservation of tribal communities

India depends on imports for some 85% of its oil, so using more ethanol, made from crops such as sugarcane, rice and maize, is central to its plans to boost its energy security and reduce planet-heating emissions

Climate models are uncertain about how strong El Nino will be, but a moderate-to-strong event is still possible

India, US, Australia, Japan express serious concerns about the situation in the East China Sea, South China Sea

Fully battery-powered, Gen #2 takes the platform from technology demonstrator to operational aircraft, with major subsystems built to the standards of the certified commercial version

The biostimulant is recommended for application during the vegetative stage to enhance key traits such as branching and photosynthesis

Warns against banning Paraquat ahead of crucial kharif season

The commission said the khadi sector currently provides employment to over 2 crore people and is expanding through government-backed schemes, e-commerce initiatives and global fashion promotion efforts

The sudden jump in domestic soybean prices pushed up soymeal costs, making it difficult for traders to fulfil export commitments

The disruption has already hit container movement linked to Mundra and Kandla ports, while rising freight costs are starting to squeeze MSMEs, manufacturers and agricultural supply chains across western India

India, US, Japan, Australia agree to target non-market policies and unfair trade practices affecting critical elements supplies, but China not mentioned directly

As per the submission, SEBI said that the Nodal Agencies awarding the RE project are public sector undertakings and the project awardee is a SPV under the InviT (a private entity)

However, exports of petrol rose by 5.31% Y-o-Y to 16.67 mt in FY26

Wadhwani AI will serve as a technical partner to the state, supporting the deployment, integration, and implementation of AI-driven tools

Monsoon loses momentum as MJO wave, key tropical pulse carrying clouds, rain and moisture exits Indian Ocean for now

Available stocks in warehouses will be sold at the same price

The framework on securing supplies of mining and processing of critical minerals was signed on the sidelines of the Quad foreign ministers' meeting in New Delhi.

The interim report from the AAIB will be more comprehensive than the preliminary report put out last July and will examine possible primary causes and other contributing factors

Fuel shortages, weak freight demand and repeated diesel price hikes are pushing nearly a third of the countrys active commercial fleet into idling, delays or disrupted operations

112 Indian businesses join high-level push to deepen economic engagement.

CNG will now cost 83.09 per kg in the national capital; The latest revision comes just days after the previous hike of 1 in CNG prices on Saturday

In FY26, the company reported a net profit of 117 crore against a net loss of 10 crore for the corresponding last year

Health Minister JP Nadda reviewed the preparedness and surveillance measures for prevention of Ebola virus disease with senior ministry officials

Sitharaman flags rising forex burden due to high oil, fertilizer, gold prices

Total fundraises hit 16-month low at $646 million across six funds, down 62% sequentially and 41% lower than April 2025 levels

The government has made efforts to ensure there is no shortage; however, the uncertainty on when the war would end continues

Under the existing framework for ALMM List-II for solar PV cells, net-metering projects and open access projects commissioned prior to June 1, 2026 are exempt from the applicability of ALMM List-II.

Omans regulator Oman Transport Safety Bureau opens probe

Industry executives said rising fuel costs are pushing buyers to prioritise long-term running expenses over upfront prices, especially in entry-level cars and commuter two-wheelers

The Ministers are expected to discuss in details the West Asia crisis and its impact on the global economy and energy security

While the terminal contributed $128.9 million to Indias GDP in 2024, enhanced shipping connectivity is estimated to drive an additional $6.4 billion in exports and $9.2 billion GDP impact by 2035

US trade representatives expected visit likely to put pressure on Delhi to speed-up conclusion of the pact

If the current geopolitical tensions persist through the Rabi season, the subsidy burden could reach as high as 3.5 lakh crore, raising concerns over Indias agricultural sustainability and fiscal health

The scheme will benefit around 14.22 lakh farmers who availed crop loans between May 1, 2025 and February 28, 2026

In an exclusive interaction with businessline, Founder and CEO Ankit Kumar said all drones for the US market will be manufactured in India, underscoring the companys export ambitions

The objective of the government was to convert existing fertilizer retail shop into One-Stop Shop for farmers

Expands maize procurement coverage

Prior to taking charge as Chairman, MPEDA, he served as Chief Electoral Officer and Commissioner/Secretary to the Government of Puducherry

A senior official stated that the increased fertiliser subsidy is a burden on the government, with pre-war estimates below 2 lakh crore, but it will rise significantly due to geopolitical tensions in West Asia

The move is part of Air Indias broader strategy to enhance passenger experience and strengthen its North American presence

Indias next agricultural transformation must be measured not only by how much it produces, but by how sustainably it grows

The TSP will review the field performance and identify improvements in reservoir, facilities and wells to enhance production from western Offshore fields

The order includes AVTR 3120 haulage trucks, BOSS 1615 trucks and Oyster staff buses

Officials said Indias crude oil, LPG and natural gas imports remain significantly exposed to the region, though efforts are underway to maintain uninterrupted fuel supplies