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IATA cuts 2026 airline profit forecast amid rising fuel costs

The downgrade underscores airlines' exposure to geopolitical shocks and fuel volatility

7 Jun 2026 7:31 pm
Panic buying pushes urea and DAP sales to record levels in Maharashtra, Punjab, Haryana and Karnataka

Post-war supply shock demonstrates that rigid, digitized demand-side rationing breaks down under market anxiety, failing to insulate domestic agriculture when critical geopolitical corridors are compromised

7 Jun 2026 6:21 pm
Airlines seek six-month advance notice for recurring airspace restrictions

FIA says last-minute NOTAMs for Republic Day, Independence Day and Aero India disrupt schedules and cause inconvenience for passengers

7 Jun 2026 6:11 pm
Andhra Pradesh eyes eastern aviation hub status with PPP-led airport expansion

The State Government has set a target of ensuring that every region in Andhra Pradesh has access to airport facilities within a radius of around 150 km

7 Jun 2026 6:01 pm
India emerges as a new force in global dry bulk shipping as iron ore imports surge

Greece-based shipping analytics firm Signal Ocean reports that India imported a record 5 million tonnes of iron ore in Q1 2026, the highest quarterly volume in three years

7 Jun 2026 5:31 pm
Professional forecasters FY27 real GDP estimate of 6.5% a shade lower than RBI

For FY28, the SPF projected real GDP growth and CPI inflation at 6.9% and 4.5%, respectively

7 Jun 2026 5:11 pm
India must not let US Section 301 threats push it into a lopsided trade deal: Experts

While Washington may be ready to lock-in additional tariffs on India at around 18%, trade experts warn it wont buy immunity from future American protectionism

7 Jun 2026 4:51 pm
Sustainable aviation fuel production volumes still disappointing: IATA DG Willie Walsh

The EU and the UK have mandated e-SAF production of around 0.6 million tonne by 2030

7 Jun 2026 4:41 pm
From defence to trade: EAM Jaishankar outlines blueprint for deeper India-Indonesia cooperation

Welcoming the Indonesian delegation for the 8th India-Indonesia Joint Commission Meeting (JCM), which is being held after a gap of four years, Jaishankar outlined the vast potential for multi-sectoral cooperation

7 Jun 2026 3:41 pm
China puts EVs on a diet as battery boom adds bulk

Family EVs have also grown wider over the years, with many popular sport utility vehicles and multipurpose vehicles now approaching or exceeding 2 meters

7 Jun 2026 3:31 pm
No blanket exemption like FPI to retail NRI investors in GSecs

Until such relief is specifically provided, NRIs may need to explore available tax treaty benefits under applicable tax treaties or consider investing through eligible investment vehicles, subject to commercial and regulatory feasibility

7 Jun 2026 3:30 pm
Indian firms received far less govt support than Chinese peers during 2005-24: OECD report

This reflects one of the key factors behind Chinas manufacturing competitiveness

7 Jun 2026 2:01 pm
Govt assures support to develop KUFOS into Centre of Excellence

State Fisheries Minister V E Abdul Gafoor assures continued backing for universitys academic and research initiatives in fisheries and blue economy

7 Jun 2026 11:21 am
Student-led Crab Aquaculture Startup launched at Kerala Fisheries varsity

The venture seeks to bridge the gap between academic research and commercial aquaculture by translating scientific innovations into practical solutions for the farming community

7 Jun 2026 11:11 am
Farmers health capital theory: The strategic key to national food security risk management

To keep food on the table for a billion people, we must first protect the biological infrastructure that puts it there

7 Jun 2026 9:51 am
From harvest to consumption: Why post-harvest management is central to food safety

Strengthening post-harvest management is not only an economic necessity, but also a critical component of a resilient, sustainable and safe food system

7 Jun 2026 9:32 am
Indian households continue to pay among the lowest cooking gas prices in the world: Petroleum Ministry

Petroleum Ministry says a Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana beneficiary pays only an effective 642 for a 14.2 kg cylinder

7 Jun 2026 9:26 am
How geopolitical flashpoints are spurring global supply chain diversification

India has formed various partnerships to build diversified, trusted production ecosystems in key geographies

7 Jun 2026 9:11 am
DoCA prescribes standard pack sizes for edible oils under Legal Metrology framework

DoCA announced on Saturday that it has amended the SoP for determining net quantity and standard pack sizes of edible oils and fats

6 Jun 2026 8:48 pm
Monsoon advances even as El Nio signals strengthen

Global climate indicators point to a strengthening likelihood of El Nio conditions in the tropical Pacific

6 Jun 2026 6:08 pm
VOC Port Authority signs MoU with H2Global to advance green hydrogen and clean shipping fuel trade corridors

The MoU aims to explore the feasibility of developing a double auction mechanism or similar auction-based models for clean shipping fuels for the port

6 Jun 2026 6:04 pm
PM chaired EAC meeting, discussed measures to further boost growth

It discussed new reforms to ease business, boost consumption, and provide relief to people

6 Jun 2026 5:13 pm
Govt mandates standard packaging sizes for edible oils to help consumers compare prices

The revised SoP prescribes nine standard pack sizes - 200 ml/g, 500 ml/g, 1 litre/kg, 2 litre/kg, 3 litre/kg, 4 litre/kg, 5 litre/kg, 15 litre/kg and 20 litre/kg-for major edible oils

6 Jun 2026 5:08 pm
Make in India efforts showing results as import dependence falls in key sectors: Bank of Baroda

The report noted that Indias overall import intensity has remained stable, but sector-level data indicates a gradual move toward greater self-reliance

6 Jun 2026 4:48 pm
Iran oil shock, weak monsoon raises stagflation risk for India, warns Nuvama

The brokerage warned that FY27 could be more challenging despite healthy economic activity in the March quarter

6 Jun 2026 3:58 pm
Keralam government forms expert panel to examine high-speed rail proposal

The UDF government had earlier shelved the controversial SilverLine project proposed by the previous LDF regime

6 Jun 2026 3:48 pm
Hospitality demand to rebound as West Asia crisis fades, 16% EBITDA CAGR in FY26-28: Kotak Securities

RevPAR grew 5.3% YoY to 6,868/day, supported by 6.3% YoY ARR growth to 10,100/day but offset by a 67 bps YoY drop in occupancy to 68%

6 Jun 2026 1:38 pm
Kolkata Metro to get 60 next-generation trains in five years: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Vaishnaw also outlined proposed high-speed rail corridors, including DelhiVaranasi and VaranasiSiliguri routes, aimed at sharply reducing travel time and boosting regional connectivity

6 Jun 2026 1:32 pm
Bengal to see 1 lakh crore railway push, says Suvendu Adhikari

Adhikari added that improved Centre-state coordination would accelerate railway development, ensuring that every district in West Bengal is connected by rail infrastructure

6 Jun 2026 1:29 pm
SAS says working closely with Indian govt to commence flights

The airlines return to India after seventeen years has hit a hurdle

6 Jun 2026 12:58 pm
Vizag port successfully berths 292-metre-long cape-sized bulk carrier

MV Graceous, a cape-sized bulk carrier with 45 metres beam and a draft of 12.2 metres, had arrived at the port's EQ-1 berth, said an official press release from the Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA)

6 Jun 2026 12:48 pm
RBIs swap window, tax cuts could attract $50 billion inflows, but rate hikes likely as inflation rises: Report

The RBI has raised its FY27 inflation forecast and trimmed growth projections, citing higher oil prices, supply-side bottlenecks, geopolitical uncertainties and potential El Nio-related risks to agriculture

6 Jun 2026 10:38 am
Fertiliser security should anchor Indias green hydrogen strategy

The opportunity now is to use that architecture to deliberately build capabilities in sectors where India has both the industrial base and the strategic need

6 Jun 2026 10:28 am
India entered 1,821 new markets in FY26: an agri exports keep pace without supply chain reform?

The future of agri exports will be determined at the warehouses, logistics corridors, the cold chains, technology platforms

6 Jun 2026 9:58 am
Andhra Pradesh eyes key role in Arctic shipping and global trade corridors, says Lokesh

Andhra Pradesh eyes key role in Arctic shipping and global trade corridors, says Lokesh

6 Jun 2026 8:28 am
India aims to triple seafood exports to $30 billion by 2031, says Piyush Goyal

Goyal urged the industry to focus on quality, production growth, branding and value-added products, particularly processed shrimp, to secure better returns in global markets.

6 Jun 2026 7:48 am
Balrampur Chini Mills launches bioplastics initiative focused on sustainability and rural growth

The platform seeks to position agriculture as a key source of next-generation sustainable materials.

6 Jun 2026 7:48 am
Maize farmers likely to shift to cotton, soybean, paddy, ragi

Deviations in rainfall during the June-September monsoon season will have significant implications for agricultural production in India

5 Jun 2026 10:07 pm
Coordinated Centre-RBI measures target sustained dollar inflows

Reforms could improve reserve adequacy and bolster investor confidence

5 Jun 2026 9:27 pm
ABB partners with Cochin Shipyard for Green Tug Transition programme

The GTTP aims to transition Indias harbor tug fleet from conventional diesel-powered vessels to greener alternatives in five phases from 2024 to 2040, a press release said.

5 Jun 2026 9:06 pm
Nominal GDP to beat budget estimates of 10.1% in FY27: CEA Nageswaran

Even if the growth were to slip below 7 per cent as the RBI forecast suggests macro stability measures and supply assurances will bring us back to a 7 per cent plus growth track in FY28, says CEA

5 Jun 2026 8:17 pm
Global trade in goods shows resilience in early 2026 despite West Asia crisis: WTO Trade Barometer

Demand for AI components partly offset disruptions; readings indicate growth starting to lose momentum

5 Jun 2026 7:47 pm
Rebounding Assam output lifts Indias April tea production by 5%

As output rises to 104.28 million kgs, pluckings in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka continue to trail

5 Jun 2026 7:37 pm
HDFC Banks Parivartan helps prevent stubble burning across Punjab and Haryana farmland

The banks orporate social responsibility initiative implemented the project in partnership with CII Foundation

5 Jun 2026 7:07 pm
Economy grows 7.7% in FY26, beats estimates on manufacturing strength

Double-digit sectoral expansion helps economy deliver stronger annual performance

5 Jun 2026 6:57 pm
Air India carries over 1,000 tonnes of mangoes this summer

London was the top export destination with 180 tonnes weekly, followed by Frankfurt at 40 tonnes, and Dubai, New York, and Newark, each at around 30 tonnes

5 Jun 2026 6:37 pm
KUFOS hold workshop on scientific shrimp farming

Event focuses on innovation, disease management and mud crab fattening technology

5 Jun 2026 5:47 pm
Mazagon Dock joins race to anchor Andhras 29,000 crore mega shipbuilding cluster

A special purpose vehicle (SPV) has been established by the State government and Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) for a mega shipbuilding cluster with a capacity of 1.2 million tonnes

5 Jun 2026 5:40 pm
Protecting Indias seed sovereignty

Over 10,500 plant varieties registered under PPV&FRA, including over 5,250 farmers varieties, 3,118 private-sector breeder varieties and 2,164 public-sector varieties

5 Jun 2026 5:17 pm
FY26 GDP growth beats estimates to reach 7.7%

Q4 growth at 7.8%; real GDP crosses 323 lakh crore mark

5 Jun 2026 4:57 pm