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India issues tender to import fertilizer ahead of monsoon sowing

The latest tender is the second since the start of the US-Israeli conflict with Iran

27 May 2026 9:49 pm
Piccadilly Agro Industries targets 40% international revenue share in four years

The company currently sells its Indri single malt in over 30 countries and is expanding its presence across duty-free channels, new international airports, and additional global markets including China, Europe, and Latin America

27 May 2026 9:26 pm
High fuel prices: Air India to trim over 20 per cent domestic flight frequencies

Carrier says temporary rationalisation will continue between June and August

27 May 2026 9:04 pm
Indias foodgrain production up 5% in 2025-26 crop year

Rice output soars to a new high of 154 million tonnes, while that of wheat also pegged at fresh peak of 120.66 million tonnes

27 May 2026 8:59 pm
SC upholds retrospective 28% GST on online gaming cos

Apex court backs Tamil Nadu, Karnataka curbs on stake-based play

27 May 2026 8:11 pm
As global futures ease, re-sellers & MNCs begin selling cotton at discounted rates

Demand for cotton, yarn remains weak as buyers abstain from market, say industry stakeholders

27 May 2026 7:25 pm
MoD issues RFPs to 3 bidders to shortlist AMCA production partner

Five prototypes of fifth generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) will have to be produced by the shortlisted bidder consortium

27 May 2026 7:14 pm
Cabinet clears tech-driven overhaul of PDS; extends SARTHAK Scheme with 25,530 crore outlay

Reforms aimed at making ration-delivery faster, more transparent

27 May 2026 6:31 pm
Air Indias Delhi-San Francisco flight returns mid-air after technical snag

Boeing 777 carrying 230 passengers remained airborne for nearly eight hours

27 May 2026 6:24 pm
Natural rubber production posts 3.4% growth in FY26

Favourable climatic conditions across major rubber-producing regions contributed to increased tapping days, sustained tapping activities and enhanced productivity

27 May 2026 6:17 pm
Red Sea disruptions, global competition drag Indias oilmeal exports lower by 13% in FY26

Shipments during the fiscal fell to 9,340 crore in 2025-26 from 12,171 crore in 2024-25

27 May 2026 4:25 pm
China rejects Indian rice consignments on alleged GMO presence, again

Sent back 4-5 consignments last week; trade views it as Beijing waging a trade war against New Delhi

27 May 2026 3:39 pm
Iran frees Indian seafarers held in diesel smuggling case

The seafarers were working on Palau Island flagged tanker M V Harbour Phoenix that was detained by Iranian Navy near Jask port

27 May 2026 2:59 pm
Monsoon arrives over Lanka, clears last hurdle before reaching Kerala

In normal circumstances, the monsoon can take up to a week to cross into Kerala from Sri Lanka

27 May 2026 2:50 pm
India better positioned in South-East Asia to offer RE for data centres: Moodys Ratings

India is among the fastest-scaling data center markets globally and overwhelmingly dominates the South Asian landscape, accounting for more than 90% of installed capacity in the subregion workloads

27 May 2026 2:42 pm
Regaal Resources expands maize processing facility in Bihar

Built with an investment of 389 crore, the expansion strengthens its production capabilities across value-added maize products and specialty derivatives

27 May 2026 2:17 pm
Railways Ministry clears hydrogen fuel cell DEMU for Jind-Sonipat route

The approval marks a major step towards green mobility in the Indian Railways network

27 May 2026 1:40 pm
'India's agri sector-food industry must adapt to withstand climate impacts'

Divya Sharma further elaborated on how India has already shown leadership in renewables deployment and electrification of transport to curb emissions

27 May 2026 10:02 am
CBSEs new digital evaluation sparks confusion, students raise concerns

More parents and students alleged various concerns, including discrepancies in scoring of the answer sheets or missing supplementary sheets in the scanned answer sheets received from the Board

26 May 2026 9:27 pm
Bayer CropScience Q4 net up 13% at 162 cr on higher revenues

Revenues from operations for the quarter were up 5% at 1100 crore as compared to corresponding last quarters 1046 crore

26 May 2026 9:11 pm
Smoke detected on IndiGo flight at Bengaluru airport; passengers evacuated safely

In an official statement, an IndiGo spokesperson said that smoke was noticed on flight 6E 6017 operating from Bengaluru to Chennai while the aircraft was taxing towards the runway on May 26

26 May 2026 9:11 pm
Inflation targeting framework should have included exchange rate stability clause: Former RBI Governor Subbarao

Duvvuri Subbarao emphasised on the need to fix policies and structural issues to ensure continuous capital flow

26 May 2026 9:09 pm
Hike in fuel prices to squeeze cement cos profit

Recent increase in fuel prices is expected to push up logistics cost by 60-90 a tonne

26 May 2026 8:55 pm
Quad announces initiative on Indo-Pacific energy security amid West Asia disruptions

Grouping to work together to ensure open, stable energy markets, resilient, diversified supply chains

26 May 2026 8:26 pm
India and Japan discuss long-term cooperation to boost workforce mobility

At a joint seminar in Tokyo, Vandana Gurnani, Secretary of Ministry of Labour & Employment, highlighted Indias growing role as a trusted global workforce partner

26 May 2026 8:23 pm
TVS Supply Chain bets on India freight rebound, Europe turnaround to drive FY27 growth

Its two core businesses Integrated Supply Chain Solutions (ISCS) and Global Forwarding Solutions (GFS) delivered broad-based growth across regions

26 May 2026 8:23 pm
TNC, CII FACE to organise 2-day conference on regenerative agriculture from June 2

It will focus on Scaling Regenerative Agriculture for Food Security and Climate Resilience in India

26 May 2026 8:21 pm
Regional airlines tighten non-fuel expenses, reduce flights

Airlines are focussing on reducing non essential costs such as those related to support services and office transport

26 May 2026 8:20 pm
Indian cotton body projects 7% increase in crop area this year

Encouraged by rising prices, farmers are expected to expand area, says the trade body

26 May 2026 8:17 pm
Quad counters China with $20 b minerals framework, slams Irans Hormuz toll

India, US, Australia, Japan announce initiatives on energy security, collaboration on maritime surveillance

26 May 2026 7:26 pm
Indias gherkin exports hit record high $307 million in FY26 despite US tariffs

A drop in exports to US was offset by higher purchases by Germany, Russia and Canada

26 May 2026 7:20 pm
Indias area under summer crops up 3%, but paddy and moong acreage dips

Over 86 lakh hectares covered so far as sowing heads towards completion

26 May 2026 7:10 pm
IBC 2.0 takes effect as MCA notifies major insolvency reforms

The amendments, experts say, put creditors in control through the creditor-initiated insolvency resolution process

26 May 2026 6:28 pm
Fuel price hikes may push retail inflation to 5% by June, say economists

While the Reserve Bank of India is expected to maintain a policy pause in its June meeting, economists believe persistent crude oil prices near USD 95 per barrel could eventually force rate hikes in the second half of FY27

26 May 2026 5:50 pm
Experts urge import curbs and tax reforms amid West Asia crisis risks

A new TCF white paper warned that crude oil volatility, supply-chain disruptions and freight shocks could worsen Indias USD 333 billion trade deficit

26 May 2026 5:30 pm
Centre forms high-level panel on demographic change led by Justice Naolekar

According to the Home Minister, demographic change is closely linked to national security, sovereignty, law and order, social structure and the preservation of tribal communities

26 May 2026 5:22 pm
India ethanol push drives big rise in land farmed to make fuel

India depends on imports for some 85% of its oil, so using more ethanol, made from crops such as sugarcane, rice and maize, is central to its plans to boost its energy security and reduce planet-heating emissions

26 May 2026 5:02 pm
Signs of El Nio emergence by June, says Australian Met body

Climate models are uncertain about how strong El Nino will be, but a moderate-to-strong event is still possible

26 May 2026 4:54 pm
Quad slams Irans Hormuz tolls; unveils critical minerals framework at Delhi Meet

India, US, Australia, Japan express serious concerns about the situation in the East China Sea, South China Sea

26 May 2026 4:19 pm
BluJ Aerospace unveils Gen #2 aircraft

Fully battery-powered, Gen #2 takes the platform from technology demonstrator to operational aircraft, with major subsystems built to the standards of the certified commercial version

26 May 2026 3:57 pm
UPL gets approval for Bioclassic in India

The biostimulant is recommended for application during the vegetative stage to enhance key traits such as branching and photosynthesis

26 May 2026 3:32 pm
Banning a pesticide will not stop farmer suicides: CropLife India

Warns against banning Paraquat ahead of crucial kharif season

26 May 2026 3:29 pm
KVIC targets Rs 2.51 lakh crore business in FY27 after record growth

The commission said the khadi sector currently provides employment to over 2 crore people and is expanding through government-backed schemes, e-commerce initiatives and global fashion promotion efforts

26 May 2026 3:25 pm
India cancels soymeal export deals, turns to African soybean imports, sources say

The sudden jump in domestic soybean prices pushed up soymeal costs, making it difficult for traders to fulfil export commitments

26 May 2026 3:08 pm
Diesel rationing hits truck movement, slows cargo across ports, industrial corridors

The disruption has already hit container movement linked to Mundra and Kandla ports, while rising freight costs are starting to squeeze MSMEs, manufacturers and agricultural supply chains across western India

26 May 2026 2:50 pm
Quad to mobilise $20 bn to strengthen critical minerals supply chain

India, US, Japan, Australia agree to target non-market policies and unfair trade practices affecting critical elements supplies, but China not mentioned directly

26 May 2026 2:10 pm
RE project awarded by Centre to SPV of InvIT: SEBI

As per the submission, SEBI said that the Nodal Agencies awarding the RE project are public sector undertakings and the project awardee is a SPV under the InviT (a private entity)

26 May 2026 2:02 pm
Share of petroleum products in total exports slipped to 8.8% in FY26, the lowest in over 10 years

However, exports of petrol rose by 5.31% Y-o-Y to 16.67 mt in FY26

26 May 2026 1:44 pm
Rajasthan govt, Wadhwani AI sign MoU to deploy AI solutions in states agri ecosystem

Wadhwani AI will serve as a technical partner to the state, supporting the deployment, integration, and implementation of AI-driven tools

26 May 2026 1:27 pm