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These sectors include IT/ITES, nutraceuticals, warehousing & logistics, engineering services, and footwear, further accelerating industrial growth across the Tamil Nadu, Andaman & Puducherry (TAP) Region
There is no shortage of crude, says Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary, Oil Ministry
According to data shared by Wego, international ABVs increased significantly from approximately 22,700 in February to over 32,600 in May
This is to encourage innovation in plant nutrition, foster scientific research, and promote the development of new technologies in the field
Industry must look at import data put up by the Commerce Department on its trade portal to identify opportunities for local manufacture and substitution of imports
A senior executive of AI Airport Services Limited whose workers went on flash strike said the management will discuss the demands with staff members; The agitation was called off in thirty minutes, he said
Petroleum ministry says purchases driven by commercial logic, not waiver or no waiver
While the aqua sector is struggling with new US tariffs and falling domestic prices, the tobacco industry faces a sharp decline in sales and pricing following an increase in cigarette GST from 28% to 40% and a hike in Excise Duty
While a US company had earlier developed a similar AI-designed system for human cells, this is the first successful demonstration in plants
The initiative reflects the governments effort to treat energy efficiency as an economic strategy rather than a stand-alone environmental programme
Spread acrossan area of 16864 sq. m, the new terminal has been engineered for operational efficiency and long-term scalability
Tenders submitted in this regard will be opened on May 22; Total borrowings under the tender will not exceed 75,000 crore
India holds tremendous potential for collaboration with Sweden in high-tech sectors such as AI, health-tech, green mobility
The implementation came after Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to people to reduce fuel consumption and spend more wisely in view of the West Asia crisis
Starting April 1, 2027, the government will replace Indias Modified Indian Driving Cycle (MIDC) with a stricter global testing system and tighten fuel-efficiency norms under CAFE III regulations
With sustained policy support and private investment, agroforestry could become central to building a more resilient and future-ready agricultural system
According to the report, Urban areas' contribution to India's GDP by 2036 is projected at 70%, underlining the growing importance of cities in India's economic expansion
Revived rail project promises improved access to pilgrim town and agro-industries in Keralas central Travancore region
It noted that retail CPI inflation is poised to catch up to the surge in wholesale momentum
Production projected to drop by 5 million tonnes, while consumption could rise by 3.8 million tonnes
Aprils sharp 38% jump in vehicle exports suggests Indian automakers are increasingly turning overseas markets into a key growth lever at a time when domestic demand across segments remains patchy
Among the emerging corridors, the Kanakapura RoadHarohalli belt has witnessed the sharpest movement so far, aided by stronger residential infrastructure, metro connectivity and proximity to established catchments
The move assumed significance as the government is pushing for higher farm productivity, climate-resilient crops and stronger export competitiveness in horticulture and allied sectors
Avoiding Hormuz blockade, New Delhi looks at utilising Omani ports and land bridges to bypass high-risk maritime zones
Final norms to leave automakers with less than 11 months to prepare for implementation from April 1, 2027, forcing them to lock in product plans, supplier contracts and capital-allocation decisions
Global long steel prices also saw gains during April.
Moody's said the transit flows will gradually improve, but through bilateral channels rather than a general reopening.
Brickwork Ratings stated that with crude prices expected to remain above $100 per barrel in 2026 and the rupee under pressure near 95/USD, PM Modis seven behavioral appeals could create a $37.8 billion forex buffer for India this fiscal year
Speaking at a CEO Roundtable in the Netherlands, he said India contributes 17% to global growth and is driving reforms across key sectors including taxation, labour and governance.
Instead of automatic imports, government authorisation now mandatory for shipments
Around 3.4 billion people across the developing world use LPG as their primary source of energy for cooking
The appointments come as the CBI investigates the alleged leak that led to the cancellation of the May 3 examination, for which around 23 lakh candidates had registered nationwide.
The move comes amid global fuel uncertainty triggered by the ongoing West Asia conflict and is expected to provide relief to airlines and benefit passengers through lower operational costs.
Export duty on petrol has increased to 3 rupees ($0.0313) per litre, while diesel duty has been reduced to 16.5 rupees per litre
The national airline of the United Arab Emirates is the official front-of-jersey sponsor of Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
It is a system built on the bedrock of self-reliance; its legacy should be defined by the tangible prosperity it brings to the countrys soil
Technology must serve the farmer and include everyone; for greater impact, these systems must also be built on interoperable data frameworks
Made in Bharat agricultural robotics has the chance to set a global benchmark, but only after it has earned that right at home
Farmers have spent decades adding inputs to farming. What comes next is something fundamentally different reprogramming the biological logic of the farm itself
Simple Gazette notifications have been powerful enough to automate the traditional grains trader right out of the equation
The 150 crore settlement will be paid in tranches by June 30, 2027
Backed by favourable weather conditions in the growing regions, the spuds output is estimated at over 140 lakh tonnes
It is being produced through in-house modifications carried out in the existing plant
The India-UK CETA was signed in July 2025 and has been awaiting ratification
The program aims to build domestic capacity for the high-performance magnets used in electric vehicle motors, a strategic component that India currently imports almost entirely from China
The Mumbai Rickshawmens Union has written to the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Transport Authority (MMRTA) seeking a 1 increase in the minimum auto-rickshaw fare, from 26 to 27
The GSTAT President directed that all pending and future filings before Principal and State Benches will first be listed before a Division Bench

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