The Hindu Businessline

Any change in the composition of Congress could restrain the President on tariffs

The central Indian State has filed a case seeking inclusion of the fragrant rice grown by its farmers in GI tag

Suggests increased use of biologicals, exploiting the potential of soil microbiome, improved composting techniques, crop breeding for enhanced NUE, soil health restoration, crop diversification and residue recycling

SIAM also says uncertainties arising from the West Asia conflict, particularly prices of crude oil, commodities and higher exchange rates remains a concern

The leaders also reviewed bilateral cooperation across sectors

Global growth is projected to be 3.1% in 2026 and 3.2% in 2027, slower than its recent pace of about 3.4% in 2024-25

The proposal for strike should be withdrawn

Last December GPS spoofing was detected at major Indian airports including Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru

The F414-INS6 is expected to offer significant power boost of 98 kN thrust compared to the F404 which provides 78-85 kN thurst on the LCA Mk1 variant

Expressway to cut travel time, reduce logistics costs and support tourism, jobs

The revised minimum wage rates have gone up from a minimum of 9.21% to maximum of about 21%

By shifting to a delimitation-first approach, the Bill allows constituency redrawing using existing census data, paving the way for implementing womens reservation

Nearly three years ago, GE Aerospace had signed an agreement with HAL to co-produce F-414 fighter jet engines engines in India

The amended rules will be effective from April 15, 2026

Major carriers like Qantas, Lufthansa, and Virgin Atlantic have warned of worsening supply constraints, while capacity reductions and potential consolidation loom

Launched in Jharkhand and UP, it enables growers to produce solar energy and grow crops at the same time

In 2025, CBRE highlighted that the hospitality sector maintained strong growth momentum despite year-end headwinds, like geopolitical tensions and operational disruptions in the aviation sector

Weather watchers scan skies for signs of pre-monsoon rainfall peak over Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea

Hiring demand is expected to be concentrated at the mid-level, with 49% of respondents identifying mid-level professionals as the primary focus area

Strong liquidity and non-aeronautical revenue will help airports balance the impact of mandated 25 per cent reduction, India Ratings and Research said in its analysis

Prices rebound in March after a 3 month decline on tensions in West Asia

The deal focuses on Bengaluru operations, with Hyderabad assets to be divested before closure

Crude steel demand is expected to gain 2.2% next year to 1.76 billion tonne

India has achieved its fastest-ever addition of 50 GW of solar capacity in just 14 months, reaching the landmark 150 GW milestone

India on Sunday categorically rejected Chinas efforts to assign fictitious names to Indian territory, asserting that such attempts to create baseless narratives could derail efforts to normalise bilateral ties

Sarnaik warned that the licenses of drivers who do not possess basic knowledge of Marathi will be cancelled.

Improving commercial viability, tight demand supply spur oilseed imports

India isnt immune to the shocks reverberating from the Middle East war...However, strong corporate balance sheets, well-capitalised banks and a resilient external position provide buffers against the impact, the report noted

The report says market sentiment is cautious, and any short-term gains are likely to be driven by technical factors rather than real improvement in fundamentals

While Crisil and Nomura say a hot summer and below normal rainfall pose an upside risk to food inflation, SBI Research says historical patterns show the relationship between a below normal monsoon and food inflation is not linear

Nithin Gatkari said that agricultural residues, biomass, ethanol, compressed bio-gas, and hydrogen present untapped income opportunities for farmers

Scheme likely to run for five years with 1,000 crore cap per airline; aimed at easing West Asia crisis impact

Exporters await clarity on Trumps plans;Commerce Minister hopeful that FTAs with partners such as UK, EU, Oman will fuel export growth in FY27

The ethanol blended petrol (EBP) programme has helped India save roughly 6 million tonne (mt), or around 44 million barrels annually

INS Taragiri is part of Indias push towards indigenisation in defence manufacturing and reflects the countrys growing expertise in advanced naval engineering

The company remains on track to fully repay all outstanding vehicle-related liabilities by October, transitioning to a 100% company owned and debt-free fleet

The US FTA will happen as soon as we can get that competitive edge, says Commerce Minister

State Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi says growers are free to buy fertilizers of their choice

The facility, to be owned and operated by the IAF with GEs technical support, aims to reduce dependence on overseas repair centres and improve turnaround times

After years of effort, the team standardised Gucchi mushroom cultivation techniques in greenhouses and open fields, turning a rare wild product into a scalable agri-enterprise

Over the past 45 days, India has slashed its dependence on crude from the Strait of Hormuz to just 30 per cent, down from over 50 per cent earlier this year, by tapping into a diverse mix of suppliers from over 40 countries

The expansion is amid push to counter China, boost logistics presence

An official from the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry stated Monday that prior orders from importers minimized the impact of the West Asia conflict in March on Indore SEZs exports

The move, announced in the Union Budget 2026, aims to standardise payments, improve transparency and enable faster access to working capital for small businesses

The import of Glufosinate and its salts will be restricted if the combined CIF value and anti-dumping duty is less than 1,154 per kg, stated the Directorate General of Foreign Trade

The facility will be set up by the IAF with technical inputs from GE Aerospace and is expected to help Indias indigenous defence sustainment effort

Addressing a womens conference ahead of a special Parliament session, he highlighted that the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, passed in 2023, aims to reserve one-third of seats in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies for women

Food inflation rose to 3.9% in March from 3.5% in February

Calling Stalins claims false narratives, Sitharaman said the January 9 letter was merely an advisory encouraging states to shift incentives towards pulses, oilseeds and millets in line with national priorities

This collaboration will address some critical challenges in seed potato production and processing-grade consistency which includes soil-borne diseases, yield variability and high rejection rates in processing lines