SENSEX
NIFTY
GOLD
USD/INR

Weather

image 38    C

The Hindu Businessline

Business / The Hindu Businessline

Govt launches 8th round of critical & strategic minerals

The Ministry of Mines has successfully auctioned 56 out of 88 critical and strategic mineral blocks

15 Jul 2026 9:27 pm
India ships $140 million of exports duty-free on Day One of UK trade pact

Textiles, gems & jewellery, leather, footwear and engineering goods are among the first consignments; the government targets bilateral trade of $100 billion by 2030.

15 Jul 2026 9:15 pm
India-UK BIT remains unfinished as trade pact comes into force

Differences over investor dispute settlement and level of protection are unresolved; UK trade sources say steel import safeguards unrelated to CETA.

15 Jul 2026 9:11 pm
Cabinet unveils 1.9 lakh-crore high-tech push: Clears Mobile PLI 2.0 & Semicon 2.0 to drive local design and chip sovereignty

While Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) gets an outlay of Rs 62,500 crore, the Union Cabinet allocates Rs.1,27,500 cr for Semicon 2.0

15 Jul 2026 9:10 pm
Indias coffee output for 2026-27 seen up at 4.04 lakh tonnes as per initial projections

Final output for 2025-26 estimated at 3.73 lakh tonnes by Coffee Board, comprising of 1.11 lakh tonnes of Arabicas and 2.62 lakh tonnes of Robustas

15 Jul 2026 9:00 pm
TVS ILP launches ONE TVS ILP app for seamless warehousing operations

ONE TVS ILP is an AI-driven Operations and Business Development app to enhance client experience and improve operational efficiency

15 Jul 2026 8:32 pm
June passenger vehicle sales rise 24.1%: SIAM

Looking ahead to the second quarter of FY27, SIAM said vehicle demand is expected to remain steady

15 Jul 2026 8:22 pm
Cabinet approves new investment policy for Urea

India targets 8 units to add 10 million tonnes to current domestic production of 30 mt

15 Jul 2026 8:20 pm
KisanKraft launches 2 electric-powered farm equipment

The machines have been tested at different geographical locations and agro-climatic conditions in India with different soil types and soil conditions

15 Jul 2026 7:27 pm
Low-pressure area set to deepen, bolsters monsoon over East India

Boosting prospects of heavy rainfall over North-West India is the arrival of a couple of western disturbances and their likely interaction with easterly monsoon flows

15 Jul 2026 4:59 pm
DP Worlds India free trade zones emerge as satellite hubs, says senior executive

DP World runs 12 FTWZs globally including in UAE, Africa, US and India

15 Jul 2026 4:52 pm
Cabinet approves1.27 lakh crore for Semicon Mission 2.0

The new edition of the semiconductor programme has provisions to incentivise even suppliers of raw material in the chip manufacturing industry, including minerals and gases.

15 Jul 2026 3:23 pm
Air India Ahmedabad crash: AAIB opposes release of cockpit recordings in SC; says law bars disclosure of probe material

In its counter affidavit, the AAIB said the law governing aircraft accident investigations gives the AAIB exclusive authority to investigate such accidents and does not permit disclosure of protected investigation material

15 Jul 2026 3:16 pm
Fractured monsoon: July recovery narrows overall deficit to 23%, but key regions remain dry

According to the latest IMD data, India recorded 123.3 mm of rain during the first half of July against the historical normal of 128.9 mm, resulting in a minor overall deficit of 4%

15 Jul 2026 3:15 pm
Kerala backs Adani Port despite objecting to stake sale

A panel led by the states top bureaucrat is reviewing the proposal to ensure Keralas interests are protected and assess whether the transaction could give MSC excessive control over the project

15 Jul 2026 3:05 pm
India-UK trade pact takes effect, promising tariff cuts and services boost

Indian textiles, marine goods, leather and jewellery to gain

15 Jul 2026 2:05 pm
Ladakh exports apricots to UAE for first time

Inaugural consignment of five metric tonnes comes under an agreement signed by the Ladakh administration with the UAE-based Lulu Group earlier this year

15 Jul 2026 1:55 pm
First cargo shipment under India-UK FTA flagged off from Amritsar airport

Nearly 99% of Indian products to enjoy zero-duty access to UK market, says DGFT official

15 Jul 2026 12:43 pm
Rupee at 96, soaring lithium and copper prices cloud auto industrys festival season outlook

Even as automakers gear up for robust festival demand with a slew of SUV and EV launches, a weakening rupee and soaring raw material costs are threatening margins and pricing strategies

15 Jul 2026 12:33 pm
India bans import of goods produced using forced labour: Heres all you need to know

Move gains significance against the backdrop of the US Trade Representatives ongoing investigation under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 against 60 countries, including India

15 Jul 2026 12:32 pm
Passenger vehicle dispatches rise 24.1% at 3,88,144 units in June: SIAM

Total two-wheeler sales rose 18.6 per cent to 18,51,400 units last month as against 15,61,283 units in June last year

15 Jul 2026 12:18 pm
Tata eyes 10,000 cr shipbuilding investment in Kerala, says CM V.D. Satheesan

The investment will add a new line of business for the $180-billion conglomerate that already makes coffee to luxury cars and steel products to smartphones

15 Jul 2026 12:15 pm
India gets duty-free access for over 11 lakh tonnes of steel exports to UK under trade pact

UK expands tariff-free access across critical product categories

15 Jul 2026 11:57 am
Navi Mumbai airport begins international services with Air India Express flight to Abu Dhabi

The Navi Mumbai International Airport, being developed in multiple phases, started domestic services from December 25, 2025

15 Jul 2026 11:38 am
US sees India emerging key buyer of its cotton this year

New Delhi has potential as Washington competes to be its fourth largest market, says US Cotton Trust Protocol President Gary Adams

15 Jul 2026 11:07 am
CAC49 adopts 7 Codex standards developed under Indias leadership

Fresh curry leaves, dried coriander and five other Codex texts adopted under Indias chairmanship and co-chairmanship.

15 Jul 2026 10:33 am
Tackle water security on both supply, demand sides: Experts

166 major reservoirs across India currently hold 32.38% of their overall capacity, a marginal improvement from last weeks 26%, according to data by Central Water Commission

15 Jul 2026 10:18 am
ICAI puts guidelines for global networking in abeyance amid concerns

These guidelines were considered as one important step for desi account and audit firms to become big and compete with big global four.

15 Jul 2026 10:07 am
Iran-linked vessels pass through Strait of Hormuz ahead of US blockade

US President Donald Trump on July 14 reimposed a naval blockade of all Iranian ports

15 Jul 2026 9:28 am
US targets Iran shipping network with new sanctions

The measures imposed on the network of Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani represent the US Treasurys latest effort to ramp up economic pressure on Tehran

15 Jul 2026 8:58 am
Indigenous Saras Mk II flight tests scheduled for late 2027-28

The Indian Air Force (IAF) will be the first launch customer of the Saras Mk II, as it has provided letter of intent (LOI) for fifteen aircraft, the CSIR-NAL officials told businessline

15 Jul 2026 8:58 am
India orders real-time tracking of seafarers amid West Asia maritime security crisis

Following deadly attacks on two merchant ships, the government ordered real-time monitoring, dedicated family support and tighter safety measures for Indian seafarers

14 Jul 2026 10:56 pm
India-UK FTA kicks in Wednesday, giving most labour-intensive exports zero-duty access

Textiles, footwear, leather, marine products and engineering goods to gain competitiveness; UK secures phased tariff cuts on autos, Scotch whisky and other products

14 Jul 2026 9:31 pm
El Nio effect: Telangana asks farmers to go for alternative crops

Telangana Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao said that the neighbouring States of Maharashtra and Karnataka, the two upper riparian States, also reported a fall in rain fall

14 Jul 2026 9:21 pm
Zero tariffs, bigger opportunity: Indian exporters upbeat about competitive edge in UK market

Rising enquiries from UK buyers boost confidence, though some exporters await greater clarity on operational procedures

14 Jul 2026 9:20 pm
India wins larger UK steel quota, paving way for $1 bn exports

Commerce Secretary says New Delhi secured a higher quota than several other countries after fresh negotiations; discussions on CBAM still on

14 Jul 2026 9:12 pm
MPEDA to start fresh chilled fish exports to UK under IndiaUK CETA

The UK continues to be an important market for Indian seafood, driven by strong demand from the large Indian diaspora and a growing consumer preference for processed seafood products

14 Jul 2026 8:58 pm
Government unveils trial services production index; April data show resilience despite West Asia conflict

Work is underway to compile the ISP for sub-sectors such as health and residential care, education, and ownership of dwellings

14 Jul 2026 8:32 pm
Direct tax collection jumps 16% to 6.5 lakh crore

This momentum was led by net corporate tax collections, which surged over 22% to approximately 2.40 lakh crore, while net personal income tax (non-corporate) collections grew by around 12% to 3.85 lakh crore

14 Jul 2026 8:20 pm
DGFT amends trade policy to prohibit imports made with forced labour

Measure could strengthen Indias position in ongoing US Section 301 investigation

14 Jul 2026 8:00 pm
NCDEX to launch guar korma futures to help exporters hedge their risks

India is a leading shipper of guar korma, which is a byproduct obtained from the germ part of guarseeds, to Europes dairy belt; Guar is commonly known as cluster beans

14 Jul 2026 7:53 pm
India set to ban Paraquat herbicide, issues draft Order

Final notification on the bar likely to be issued after August 12 by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

14 Jul 2026 7:28 pm
Ethanol producers body BIEPA supports E20 fuel

BIEPA said the claims of engine trouble and bad gas mileage just dont hold up under scrutiny

14 Jul 2026 7:05 pm
Fibre boats flout monsoon trawling ban under cover of darkness, allege operators

They claimed that while mechanised boat owners are strictly complying with the restrictions and incurring financial losses during the ban period, illegal fishing by a few fibre boats is creating an uneven playing field and threatening marine resources.

14 Jul 2026 6:44 pm
14 Jul 2026 6:37 pm
Mangaluru International Airport receives ACI Level 5 accreditation

The airport received the ACI Level 4 accreditation in July 2025.

14 Jul 2026 6:30 pm
Cropin, Google Cloud launch OrbitAI; an agentic AI platform for food and agriculture

The platform delivers region-specific, actionable recommendations in natural language, grounded in verified agricultural intelligence and real-world conditions

14 Jul 2026 6:23 pm
CLFMA organises dairy meet in Ludhiana

Focus on scientific feeding, nutrition and knowledge sharing to boost productivity and resilience

14 Jul 2026 5:29 pm
Mining, construction equipment industry posts 3% rise in domestic sales; exports surge 31.5%

Ministry of Heavy Industries, Bhatia said the sector's growth has been propelled by sustained public investment in infrastructure across all domains

14 Jul 2026 3:18 pm