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Indias kharif sowing deficit dips to than 2% as overall coverage rises to 88% of normal

Sugarcane acreage lowered to 58.31 lakh hectares, area under paddy down 4.3% as transplanting slows

10 Aug 2026 7:28 pm
FAIFA flags concern over sharp reduction in tobacco crop size by Tobacco Board

Demands viable transition support; action against unapproved cultivation

10 Aug 2026 7:05 pm
Inflows into gold ETFs continue to be net positive for 3rd week in a row

With gold prices gaining over 6 per cent, inflows outstripped outflows as overall investments were $3.04 billion

10 Aug 2026 6:53 pm
Royal Jordanian Airlines picks Ramco Systems for its aviation software

Ramco Aviation Software provides Royal Jordanian with a single, unified digital platform that will enhance operational efficiency

10 Aug 2026 6:50 pm
AI to help Tobacco Board grade tobacco

Subjectivity to make way for objectivity in assessing tobacco quality

10 Aug 2026 6:17 pm
State fuel retailers LPG revenue loss narrows to 188 a cylinder in August

Pending dues exceed 59,000 crore despite 30,000 crore subsidy

10 Aug 2026 5:46 pm
Cochin Port plans five-theme redevelopment of Willingdon Island

Focus on cargo, cruise, shipbuilding, water transport and tourism hubs to revive multimodal potential

10 Aug 2026 5:00 pm
Gold, silver import duty hike: Govt nets 10,463 crore in revenue between May 13 and August 2

The import duty on gold and silver had been hiked to 15 per cent, from 6 per cent, and that on platinum to 15.4 per cent from 6.4 per cent, with effect from May 13.

10 Aug 2026 4:06 pm
DGFT eases export compliance, removes physical challan requirement for exporters

The DGFT has removed the requirement for exporters to submit physical duty payment challans while applying for EODC under the Advance Authorisation and EPCG schemes

10 Aug 2026 3:27 pm
CLFMA to hold its annual meet on Sept 11-12 in Mumbai

The two-day event will bring together policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, farmers, and stakeholders to discuss the future of Indias animal agriculture

10 Aug 2026 3:27 pm
Kolkata's industrial, logistics warehousing stock crosses 24 mn sq ft, largest in East India: CBRE

Eastern Indias logistics ecosystem is diversifying beyond Kolkata, with Guwahati emerging as a gateway to the Northeast and Bhubaneswar gaining momentum as an industrial hub, the report says

10 Aug 2026 3:25 pm
Disinvestment, asset monetisation fetch govt 45,306 cr in FY26; exceeds RE target

The Centres combined receipts from PSU disinvestment and public asset monetisation surpassed the 33,837-crore revised estimate for 2025-26.

10 Aug 2026 3:04 pm
Sarla Aviation gets design organisation approval from DGCA

The company also announced signing-in partnerships with Manipal Hospitals and Aeromed Air Ambulance, Prestige Group, Jio-bp, Jeppesen Foreflight, Hexel Composites and Tata Elxsi

10 Aug 2026 3:02 pm
TN govt announces increase in procurement incentives for paddy, sugarcane farmers

The government made this decision despite the state's financial position being not good at present, TN CM Joseph Vijay said

10 Aug 2026 2:16 pm
Lower or nil TDS certificate to go online; rules being framed by Income Tax dept : MoS Finance

The proposed system will allow taxpayers to apply electronically, with applications processed using information from the income-tax portal, AIS, TIS and Form 26AS.

10 Aug 2026 1:56 pm
Chinese astronauts harvest rice in space for the first time

Shenzhou-23 crew harvested the first batch of rice samples grown from seeds taken to the Chinese Space Station in May

10 Aug 2026 1:03 pm
El Nino may push up Indias power demand during August-September

High humidity, above-normal temperatures and potentially below-normal rainfall could drive cooling and irrigation demand during August to October 2026

10 Aug 2026 12:59 pm
Cochin International Airport clocks record net profit at 502 crore in FY26

CIAL reported its highest-ever annual financial performance, registering a record profit of 500 crore; the Board recommended a dividend of 55% for shareholders for FY25-26

10 Aug 2026 11:22 am
Delhivery shares under pressure after Q1 margin miss; analysts stay bullish on volume outlook

The stock has gained around 18% year-to-date but remains well below its 52-week high of 524, touched in July

10 Aug 2026 10:44 am
Nearly 32% entities expect AI to drive re-skilling over job cuts: Survey

IFSC AI Survey 2026 report findings show that around 32% of surveyed entities expect AI will drive significant re-skilling and job transformation rather than large net reductions

10 Aug 2026 8:47 am
Tomato, onion, potato prices push up July veg thali cost; annual food bill still lower

Veg thali rises 4 per cent in July as tomato prices jump; lower vegetable and broiler prices keep both veg and non-veg thalis cheaper than a year ago

9 Aug 2026 9:07 pm
Import fears cast shadow over watermelon farmers ahead of new season

Watermelon is generally sown between June and August, with the crop beginning to reach markets from early September

9 Aug 2026 7:22 pm
RBI survey sees stronger FY27 growth, higher inflation; FY28 outlook points to Goldilocks economy

The RBIs 101st SPF, conducted in July 2026, pegged FY27 real GDP growth at 6.6%, up from 6.5% projected in the 100th SPF conducted in May 2026

9 Aug 2026 6:59 pm
Confirmatory dope test results awaited for Air India pilot

Screening test of the pilot-in-command indicated a result requiring confirmatory testing

9 Aug 2026 6:47 pm
Govt considering raising CCEA approval threshold for FDI proposals to 15,000 cr: Sources

The existing limit of 5,000 crore has remained unchanged since November 2015

9 Aug 2026 3:54 pm
India considers restricting Carbosulfan insecticide use, weeks after proposing ban on Paraquat

A final decision on restricting the pesticide, sold under FMC Indias Marshal brand (which contains 25% Carbosulfan), is expected by the end of August

9 Aug 2026 2:55 pm
India unlikely to curb Russian oil buys despite fresh US sanctions threat: Sources

New Delhi signals little appetite for sacrificing energy security, defence ties, strategic cooperation with Moscow

9 Aug 2026 2:40 pm
FMCG firms signal price hikes in Q2 as input cost pressures persist; demand remains resilient

Higher sugar, palm oil and crude-linked costs are prompting FMCG majors like Britannia, HUL, Dabur and others to protect margins

9 Aug 2026 2:36 pm
Tractor sales grew 28% in July on better monsoon, rural demand

The July volume was a record for the month, with rural tractor demand benefiting from the catch-up in kharif sowing and improving monsoon conditions, said FADA.

9 Aug 2026 1:47 pm
Ownly, magicpin step up push for bigger slice of India's food delivery market

he developments come as India's food delivery sector sees more platforms seeking a foothold in the market, while restaurants push for greater control over commercial terms and customer-facing promotions

9 Aug 2026 1:03 pm
Rajya Sabha to take up Taxation Laws Amendment Bill, Bankers' Books Evidence Bill tomorrow

The 'Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 ' seeks to amend the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, Income-tax Act, 2025, and Finance Act, 2026

9 Aug 2026 10:08 am
Cochin International Airport says FY26 profit surpasses 500 cr on higher revenue

CIAL handled 11,442,583 passengers and recorded 73,134 aircraft movements during the year

9 Aug 2026 9:43 am
Shiprockets new businesses grow 65% as logistics firm eyes 1,618-crore IPO

The companys shift towards businesses such as checkout, advertising, data and omnichannel logistics is central to its strategy to build a broader technology platform for Indias small and medium businesses

8 Aug 2026 8:14 pm
Govt to launch seafarer tracking dashboard on August 15

This will enable constant monitoring, co-ordinated action and an effective response to support seafarers in an event of crisis

8 Aug 2026 7:38 pm
India's resilient economy to support markets but global risks remain elevated: SEBI

Indian equities faced a difficult 2025-26, with the Nifty 50 and broader indices declining around 14% in US dollar terms

8 Aug 2026 3:18 pm
NMPA handles maiden steel grade pig iron cargo

According to NMPA, the maiden export shipment comprised 31,500 tonnes of steel grade pig iron to Kenya aboard m.v. Resolute Bay with Stemcor as the overseas buyer

8 Aug 2026 3:05 pm
Fresh 100% US tariff threat could add to India's inflation, CAD pressures: CareEdge

Gupta said that if India is forced to reduce its dependence on Russian crude while the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted, global oil supplies could come under severe pressure, potentially pushing crude prices beyond $100 per barrel

8 Aug 2026 2:33 pm
India's energy transition may create new import dependence on critical minerals: CII-EY

Critical minerals such as lithium, nickel, cobalt, silicon and rare earth elements will become increasingly important for the clean-energy transition

8 Aug 2026 2:17 pm
Air India cant seem to catch a break as passengers blame airline for turbulence

A recent incident in which 17 passengers were injured due to turbulence on an Air India flight from Phuket has spawned a litany of complaints on social media

8 Aug 2026 1:11 pm
Railways imposes 5.13 cr fine, terminates 6 contracts and debars defaulting licensees for food quality violations in last 3 years

Regular and surprise inspections are conducted by Railway/IRCTC officials, including Food Safety Officers, to ensure quality, hygiene, safety and regulatory compliance

8 Aug 2026 12:13 pm
Limitless potential between US, India goes through Karnataka: Ambassador Sergio Gor

Gor says Karnataka has more than 1,000 American companies, and their presence is growing steadily

8 Aug 2026 12:12 pm
India, Sri Lanka review key power projects; reaffirm commitment to strengthening energy partnership

Ministers review bilateral initiatives such as the proposed India-Sri Lanka HVDC interconnection and the Sampur Solar Power Project, among others

8 Aug 2026 10:41 am
Unlocking full potential of NMEO-OP 2.0: From plantation expansion to productivity-led growth

Planting millions of seedlings creates plantations, delivering productivity creates national success

8 Aug 2026 9:29 am
Has coffee become the most misunderstood agricultural product in India?

When it is understood, everyone across the coffee value chainfrom farmer and producer to roaster, barista and consumerstands to benefit

8 Aug 2026 9:17 am
Can agricultural waste become Indias next commodity?

Treating agricultural residue as an economic resource could transform a seasonal environmental challenge into Indias most significant rural and green economy opportunities

8 Aug 2026 9:10 am
MDR applies only on merchants, not on end users: FM

She clarified that no decision yet on MDR has been taken yet

8 Aug 2026 8:30 am
Indias supply-side potential strengthened amid repeated global shocks: CEA Nageswaran

CEA Anantha Nageswaran cautions next 20 years will be more challenging

7 Aug 2026 9:24 pm
Lok Sabha approves MSME Bill to speed up payments, improve ease of business

The Lok Sabha passed the legislation without a debate amid continued protests by Opposition members over various issues

7 Aug 2026 9:20 pm
OMCs began rigorous testing for E20 fuel contamination at pumps from Mid-July: Oil Minister

The Minister reveals that only 4 cases of contamination of E20 fuel was found

7 Aug 2026 9:19 pm
Claims of 500 ppm chloride and presence of moisture in E20 fuel not validated: PSU OMCs

A dedicated task force having members of the three OMCs and the Centre for High Technology (CHT) checked ethanol samples from 80 distilleries across India in the last 10 days

7 Aug 2026 9:13 pm