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Indias OctJan sugar output up 18.35% to 19.50 million tonnes

Maharashtra led the surge, with output jumping 42% to 7.87 million tonnes, supported by an increase in operational mills

31 Jan 2026 12:21 pm
US pitches Venezuelan crude to India as its Russian oil imports slow, sources say

India plans to reduce Russian crude oil imports by several hundred thousand barrels per day following US tariff increases on such purchases

31 Jan 2026 11:34 am
Patna Bird Sanctuary and Chhari-Dhand in Kutch become Ramsar wetlands

Under Modis leadership, Indias Ramsar network has expanded from 26 in 2014 to 98, boosting wetland conservation and wildlife protection.

31 Jan 2026 11:30 am
Sunetra Pawar set to take oath as Maharashtra deputy CM

About 40 NCP legislators will meet at Vidhan Bhavan at 2 pm to elect their leader, leading to Sunetra Pawars appointment as deputy chief minister

31 Jan 2026 11:03 am
500 crore fraud: Thane EoW arrests three for cheating investors across Maharashtra

The accused, linked to investment firm Trade with Jazz, allegedly lured victims with promises of high monthly returns through stock market trading schemes.

31 Jan 2026 10:59 am
PRAGATI portal monitors 15 projects worth 1.22 lakh crore: Uttarakhand CM

Chief Minister Dhami said the portal is designed for the quick review and resolution of projects, schemes, and public grievances, ensuring that development plans are implemented rapidly on the ground

31 Jan 2026 10:29 am
Indian Railways commissions Kavach on 472 km to boost train safety

With the latest addition, Kavach Version 4.0 now covers 1,306.3 route kilometres across five railway zones.

31 Jan 2026 10:15 am
Jaishankar meets Arab League ministers, reviews Middle East situation

Discussions covered bilateral cooperation, trade, energy, capacity building, education and regional developments in the Middle East.

31 Jan 2026 10:04 am
India sees Arab world as gateway to Europe, Africa, Latin America: Minister

The minister underlined that the trade between India and the Arab world defied geopolitical tensions and touched approximately $240 billion in FY 2024-25

31 Jan 2026 9:44 am
31 Jan 2026 9:42 am
Indias wealthy embrace a new luxury symbol: premium mineral water

From blind tastings led by Indias youngest water sommelier to Bollywood-backed brands, demand for mineral-rich domestic and imported waters is surging.

31 Jan 2026 9:41 am
India-France partnership lifeline amid geopolitical tension: CJI Surya Kant

The CJI underlined that a promising avenue lies in the establishment of joint arbitration and mediation panels, comprising professionals trained across civil and common law traditions

31 Jan 2026 9:28 am
India-EU FTA builds wo-way bridge for innovation: French envoy to US Laurent Bili

Addressing the gathering, Laurent Bili, French ambassador to the United States, said the FTA strengthens engagement between Europe and India across key sectors

31 Jan 2026 9:25 am
Boosting Indias livestock sector: How health, infrastructure, credit can drive rural prosperity

With coordinated publicprivate action, India can not only feed its vast domestic demand but also emerge as a global leader in livestock productivity and animalderived products

31 Jan 2026 9:11 am
Agriculture in Budget: Why the next leap must be strategic, not incremental

The question before policymakers, however, is not one of intent or aggregate spending, but of whether budgetary choices are aligned with the sectors structural needs

31 Jan 2026 9:02 am
Union Budget 2026: What Indias fertiliser trade needs to remain globally competitive

Indias fertiliser trade policy needs strategic recalibration and the upcoming Budget presents a critical opportunity

31 Jan 2026 9:01 am
Climate change vs harvest: How extreme weather is reshaping crop yields

The key challenge now is to ensure the transition includes and supports strong R&D, responsive policies, accessible technology, and timely support for farmers

31 Jan 2026 8:45 am
At 8.55 lakh crore, fiscal deficit during April-Dec reaches 54.5% of FY26 target

Total expenditure incurred by the Central government was 33.8 lakh crore

30 Jan 2026 10:15 pm
30 Jan 2026 9:43 pm
Confident Group founder CJ Roy dies by suicide after income tax interrogation

The company has been a known name in media sponsorships, including several seasons of the Malayalam TV reality show Bigg Boss Malayalam

30 Jan 2026 9:18 pm
Coforge executes share subscription, share purchase agreement with Encora

The acquisition of the US-based Encora will benefit from a structural shift in global technology services demand, says company

30 Jan 2026 9:16 pm
Three Adani group cos plan to raise $2 bn from Japanese markets

A key reason for approaching Japanese debt markets is the longer tenure funding sources available, lower costs as well as to de-risk its exposure.

30 Jan 2026 9:15 pm
Odisha HC directs Collector to consider return of failed project land to villagers

In a letter to the Collector the villagers said, Lanco had assured to provide employment to the land losers

30 Jan 2026 9:13 pm
Indian FPOs rising after Agri Ministrys weekly webinar, tops 1,000 cr from B2B

They have earned 662 crore delivering their produce over futures trading platform NCDEX

30 Jan 2026 8:59 pm
BPCL, Trafigura sign crude oil supply agreement

Under the agreement, which was signed at the India Energy Week 2026 in Goa, the delivery for the cargoes will commence in April this year, Trafigura said

30 Jan 2026 8:56 pm
India-EU trade deal unsettles Kashmirs apple growers

Apple growers and traders in Kashmir argue that the reduced duty and lower landing prices would make it difficult for domestic produce to compete

30 Jan 2026 8:54 pm
Untimely rain hits robusta harvest, dents 2026-27 coffee crop prospects

Growers woes increase even as they face labour shortage and harvest gets delayed

30 Jan 2026 8:52 pm
NCB writes to States & industry on misuse of chemicals used for preparing Mephedrone drug

Bromo-4-Methylpropiophenone and Mono Methylamine are used for preparing banned Mephedrone drugs in the country

30 Jan 2026 8:51 pm
Old Timer

Kawasakis smallest Versys has returned unchanged to a segment that has moved on

30 Jan 2026 8:49 pm
Silent Rivals

Two electric SUVs: one composed, one charismatic and one unmistakable spark between them

30 Jan 2026 8:48 pm
Indias AI Moment Draws Big tech to Delhi

India AI Impact Summit to host big names like Jensen Huang, Sundar Pichai

30 Jan 2026 8:41 pm
India-US energy trade at $12.68 b in April-Nov: Oil Minister

India is responsible for a quarter of all global oil demand growth in 2024 and 2025, says Oil Miniter Hardeep Singh Puri

30 Jan 2026 8:39 pm
SEBI clears path for NSE IPO with long-awaited NOC

Regulators approval unlocks DRHP process after nearly a decade; settlement move on co-location cases and surge in unlisted shares signal listing momentum

30 Jan 2026 8:37 pm
Air passenger traffic rose by 3% in first nine months of this fiscal

Air passenger traffic in India rose 3% in the first nine months of this fiscal, reflecting muted overall demand.

30 Jan 2026 8:36 pm
Madhu S. Nair to retire as CSL CMD after decade-long tenure

A key early milestone was the successful Initial Public Offer in August 2017, through which CSL raised 1,443 crore, marking its transition into a listed entity

30 Jan 2026 8:30 pm
With gold and silver plunging, ETFs crash as investors book profits

Recovery in US dollar, nomination of new Fed chief bring down precious metals complex

30 Jan 2026 8:20 pm
Govt finalises PLI 2.0 for self-sustaining drone ecosystem

The proposal has moved to the Finance Ministry and is the announcement is expected in the Union Budget for FY27, say sources

30 Jan 2026 8:16 pm
Private sector investment not picking up is overstating the situation, says CEA Nageswaran

Gross fixed capital formation as ratio of GDP at around 30-31 per cent shows private sector investment is growing, says Chief Economic Advisor

30 Jan 2026 8:09 pm
30 Jan 2026 8:03 pm
Over 6,000 participate in prelims of Cerebration Corporate Quiz 2026; Chennai round on Saturday

Over 6,000 participants register for the 2026 Cerebration Corporate Quiz; Chennai regional final set for January 31.

30 Jan 2026 7:46 pm
DOMS Industries reports 18% revenue growth in Q3, eyes Q2 FY27 launch for expansion facility

The companys EBITDA for Q3 FY26 increased 17.7% to 103.4 crore, maintaining margins at 17.5%

30 Jan 2026 7:33 pm
Blue Dart Q3 net profit at 70-crore on stable domestic demand

During the quarter, Blue Dart operationalised its Green Integrated Ground Hub at Pataudi, Haryana

30 Jan 2026 7:31 pm
Metal stocks plunge over 5% as markets end choppy week ahead of Budget

Coal India slipped 3.46% to 440, while ONGC declined 2.66% to 268.06, reflecting broad-based selling pressure in commodity-linked stocks

30 Jan 2026 7:25 pm
Brigade Enterprises Q3 net profit drops 21% to 186.52 cr

The company reported a total revenue of 1,623 crore.

30 Jan 2026 7:23 pm
Meesho reports 26% revenue growth, turns free cash flow positive in Q3

The companys annual transacting users grew 34% to 251 million, while placed orders increased 36% to 690 million in the quarter

30 Jan 2026 7:13 pm
Odisha to develop National UAV Test and Innovation Corridor

Aligned with the BMAAN scheme, the corridor will be developed in phases, enabling swarm testing, AIdriven navigation, autonomous airspace management, and highdensity UAV operations

30 Jan 2026 7:09 pm
Engineering exports to US defy tariffs to stay positive in December

Monthly engineering shipments hit $10.98 billionthe second-highest this fiscalthough high base effect keeps growth marginal, says EEPC

30 Jan 2026 7:06 pm
Asset Homes launches annuity-enabled hybrid development near Infopark Kochi

The Selfie units, known for their compact yet fully self-contained design, have already earned recognition for redefining micro-living in Kerala by offering privacy, safety, hygiene and affordability, without compromising on quality or location

30 Jan 2026 7:03 pm
Confident Group chairman found dead in Bengaluru, suicide suspected

According to police, Roy suffered bullet injuries from his licensed firearm at his office near Richmond Circle in the city, raising suspicion that he may have shot himself

30 Jan 2026 6:57 pm