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SC classifies Sharbat Rooh Afza as a fruit drink, to be taxed accordingly

During the period under question, the company paid VAT at the rate of 4 per cent treating the product as Fruit Drink or Processed Fruit

25 Feb 2026 8:11 pm
Indian exporters report rise in US enquiries after court verdict on tariffs

Hopeful that demand will be restored to pre-tariff levels but cautious about the possibilit of tariffs under other heads

25 Feb 2026 8:01 pm
West Asian airlines step up cargo focus, Emirates to add freighter flights to India

West Asian Airlines, led by Emirates, expand cargo services to India to enhance trade opportunities and meet growing demand.

25 Feb 2026 7:59 pm
South Central Railway launches Rail Parcel App

The app will enable door-to-door parcel booking and delivery services for customers sending parcels on trains

25 Feb 2026 7:24 pm
Embraer targets accelerated India production timeline; Sees demand for 500 regional jets

Brazilian aircraft maker explores local assembly of the E175 regional jet in partnership with Adani Group

25 Feb 2026 7:13 pm
IndiaEurope cargo links to take off as Kempegowda International Airport, Frankfurt Airport tie up

The aim of the MoU is to improve visibility, reduce dwell times and ensure predictable service levels for cargo stakeholders

25 Feb 2026 6:08 pm
Shivraj bats for direct transfer of fertiliser subsidy to farmers, says it is possible

Agriculture Minister says he instructed officials to begin designing a functional mechanism for the transition

25 Feb 2026 4:40 pm
Will India roll back sugar export permit after production pruned?

As the government has allowed export of 2 mt of sugar, ISMA has now predicted 0.7 mt could be shipped this season, allowing the country to have 5.3 mt carry forward sugar for 2026-27 season

25 Feb 2026 4:27 pm
Govt plans to expand domestic shipping industry to reduce dependence on foreign vessels: Sanjeev Sanyal

This transition is supported by a 77,000 crore package designed to build a national fleet and enhance Indias standing as a maritime power, Sanyal said

25 Feb 2026 3:40 pm
Maruti Suzuki Gujarat rail project becomes worlds first under Verra carbon standard

By shifting vehicle dispatches from road to rail between FY24 and FY33, the company expects to generate around 1.7 lakh carbon credits after independent verification

25 Feb 2026 12:46 pm
India to strongly defend PLI schemes at WTO panel set up on Chinas complaint

Auto and renewable manufacturing incentives comply fully with global trade rules, says official

25 Feb 2026 11:55 am
India accelerates protein supply chain risk management: Report

APB100 finds 11 of 13 listed food companies raised ESG performance; flags progress in traceability and labour

25 Feb 2026 10:53 am
New Dedicated Freight Corridor from Dankuni to Surat to boost MP logistics, exports

Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted railway projects worth Rs 48,000 crore sanctioned during Prime Minister Narendra Modis third term that directly connect to the state.

25 Feb 2026 8:31 am
Centre approves gram, mustard and lentil procurement under PSS for Rabi 2026

Under the Pulses Self-Reliance Mission, procurement of pigeon pea, black gram and lentils will continue through central agencies until 2030-31 to strengthen domestic production and ensure price stability

25 Feb 2026 7:09 am
India allows 25 lakh tonnes wheat exports to stabilise domestic prices

An additional 5 LMT of wheat flour and related products has also been allowed.

25 Feb 2026 7:03 am
Piyush Goyal says India will resume US trade talks once tariff clarity emerges

On investment rules, Goyal said the government is reviewing concerns around Press Note 3, which mandates prior approval for investments from countries sharing land borders with India, including China

25 Feb 2026 6:57 am
India-Israel kick off formal negotiations for FTA ahead of PMs Tel Aviv visit

The current round of negotiations in New Delhi, which commenced on February 23, 2026, is scheduled to conclude on February 26

24 Feb 2026 10:19 pm
DGCA grounds 4 VSR Ventures planes, initiates stringent steps for charter ops safety

A safety audit was ordered of VSR Ventures following the accident and that has revealed non-compliances in areas of airworthiness, air safety and flight operations, says DGCA

24 Feb 2026 10:14 pm
MP to implement Bhavantar in mustard, announces 600/qtl bonus over MSP for Urad

The decisions came a day before Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who addressed the Kisan Mahachaupal rally in Bhopal on Tuesday

24 Feb 2026 9:22 pm
WTO panel to probe Indias PLI schemes on auto, batteries on Chinas complaint

Beijing alleged Indias schemes violated principles of national treatment; New Delhi argued there was no noticeable impact on Chinas trade interest

24 Feb 2026 8:44 pm
Govt clarifies RoDTEP benefits not reduced for agricultural, food products exports

Non-farm exporters continue to press for review of decision to slash benefits; say it will reduce competitiveness, hurt business

24 Feb 2026 8:26 pm
Cabinet Committee approves 5% hike in jute MSP for 2026-27

The decision will benefit jute growers, especially in West Bengal and Assam, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told reporters after the cabinet meeting

24 Feb 2026 8:22 pm
States increasingly reliant on market loans to finance deficits, says Vedartha report

State govt securities outstanding surges five-fold, outpacing 2.7x growth in central govt debt

24 Feb 2026 8:20 pm
Soluble fertiliser makers support Uttar Pradeshs decision to ban tagging

Tagging is a coercive practice in the fertilizer industry, where dealers force farmers to purchase non-subsidised products along with high-demand subsidised fertilizers such as urea or DAP

24 Feb 2026 8:15 pm
Abhi Eggs to tap the Middle East and South-East Asian markets

The company, which registered a turnover of 47.47 crore in 2024-25, is confident of closing the current financial year with a revenue of 100 crore

24 Feb 2026 8:13 pm
Mangaluru International Airport wins Airports Council Internationals award

The recognition reflects sustained investments in process optimisation, digital initiatives and service training, alongside close coordination with government agencies and ecosystem partners

24 Feb 2026 7:31 pm
Indian Customs officials seize Chinese walnut cargoes faked as Afghan produce

Traders misdeclared the containers to avail of zero duty benefits under South Asia Free Trade Agreement

24 Feb 2026 7:28 pm
Leads Genetics opens integrated R&D centre for indigenous cattle genetics in Bareilly

The Indo-Brazilian initiative will have advanced IVF-ET and pathology laboratories

24 Feb 2026 6:52 pm
Acceleration in Indias per capita income growth has been faster than in GDP growth: Poonam Gupta

The Deputy Governor highlighted that high, stable and accelerating growth, and more predictable economic outcomes have become the hallmarks of the Indian economy

24 Feb 2026 5:39 pm
Winter rain deficit at -59 pc so far for country as a whole

CFS of the US as well as European model see slightly better scenario, especially from mid-March

24 Feb 2026 5:24 pm
SCR to launch Rail Parcel App, a first in Indian Railways, on Feb 25

The next gen Rail Parcel App will serve as a one-stop platform for booking, tracking, and managing parcel consignments

24 Feb 2026 4:12 pm
Domestic air passenger traffic growth projected to recover to 6-8%: ICRA

Airline industry losses expected to decline by one-third in 2026-27

24 Feb 2026 3:59 pm
Alternate airports to reach 40 million passenger capacity in 2026: Crisil Ratings

Besides, airport traffic in India is projected to rise from 415 million passengers this fiscal to 580 million by fiscal 2030, at a compound annual growth rate of 8-9%

24 Feb 2026 3:48 pm
Govt overhauls GDP data to improve accuracy, official says

Under previous methods, low nominal GDP growth alongside low wholesale inflation created discrepancies by translating into higher real growth rates

24 Feb 2026 2:44 pm
Brio Hydroponics to have 100 Vexotics brand stores by March 2027

Companys first phase of hydroponic park project is operational on 30 acres, says founder Praveen Patel

24 Feb 2026 2:37 pm
Indias pulses imports ease 4.5 per cent to 65.69 lakh tonnes during 2025

Sharp decline in yellow peas imports was largely off-set by higher chana, urad purchases

24 Feb 2026 2:22 pm
India's e-commerce market projected to reach $300 billion by 2030: BCG

Currently, 5 out of 10 offline shoppers use online platforms to research and gather information before making a purchase

24 Feb 2026 2:22 pm
IT rout keeps benchmarks under pressure at midday

At 12:40 pm IST, the Sensex stood at 82,276.35, down 1,018.31 points or 1.22% from its previous close of 83,294.66

24 Feb 2026 1:31 pm
Pawan Hans helicopter crashes into sea near Andaman, all seven rescued

The aircraft took off from Sri Vijaya Puram at 8:45 am and ditched around 9:30 am, reportedly due to a technical snag

24 Feb 2026 1:27 pm
Air India technical incidents like fuel leaks hit 14-month high

In January, Air India recorded 1.09 technical incidents per 1,000 flights, quadrupling from levels of just 0.26 in December 2024

24 Feb 2026 1:02 pm
Over 26,000 farmers participate in IILs Product Stewardship Day

The company held over 425 meetings with farmers in different geographies

24 Feb 2026 12:47 pm
Textile stocks Gokaldas Exports, Vardhman Textiles, Arvind, Welspun Living slump as Govt halves RoDTEP benefits

RoDTEP is designed to reimburse exporters for various taxes, duties and levies incurred at the central, state and local levels during the manufacture and distribution of goods that are not refunded under any other existing mechanism.

24 Feb 2026 12:39 pm
Asset monetisation under NMP 2.0 to boost India's GDP by 40 lakh crore over next 5-10 years: NITI Aayog

The report estimated that 6.2 lakh crore of Central Government and PSU proceeds may result in increased investment of approximately 12.2 lakh crore in infrastructure projects

24 Feb 2026 12:35 pm
Uniform 15% tariff would benefit some Asia-Pacific economies: Moody's Analytics

There is a lot of uncertainty, but... a uniform 15% tariff would benefit some Asia-Pacific economies that have faced much steeper country-specific levies, Moody's Analytics said on Tuesday

24 Feb 2026 12:34 pm
Bayer prostrate cancer medicine Nubeqa approved for expanded use in non-chemotherapy patients

This will offer clinicians access to a non-chemotherapy treatment option for patients who may not be able to tolerate chemotherapy

24 Feb 2026 12:25 pm
Decentralising customer understanding key for Indian exporters: Lakshmi Venu

At the National Export Competitiveness Summit, Venu called for stronger B2C focus and brand-building overseas

24 Feb 2026 12:21 pm
Decline in January crude oil imports from Russia led by Jamnagar refinery, says CREA

Indias Russian crude imports recorded a 12% reduction in January despite a 4% Y-o-Y rise in total imports

24 Feb 2026 12:21 pm
Eris Lifesciences/Natco Pharma partner on semaglutide for India

Natco Pharma has received regulatory approval in India, paving the way for a launch in March 2026

24 Feb 2026 11:53 am
Gold falls from three-week high on profit-booking, firm dollar

Spot gold fell 1.2% to $5,167.28 per ounce by 0538 GMT, snapping a four-session winning streak and dropping from a more than three-week high hit earlier in the day

24 Feb 2026 11:34 am
SC ruling against Trumps tariffs unlikely to mark end of trade policy chaos

The decision casts doubt on trade deals negotiated using tariff threats and opens the door to potential refund claims on billions collected

24 Feb 2026 11:16 am