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Entities allowed to use CoalSETU supplies for industrial use, exports

But the CoalSETU window prohibits domestic resale of the commodity

25 Dec 2025 10:00 pm
Maharashtra to take strategic decisions for Vidarbhas citrus growers

Amendments to the Maharashtra Fruit Nurseries (Regulation) Act on cards

25 Dec 2025 9:33 pm
Railways notifies train fare hike from December 26, short journeys spared

Under the revised structure, ordinary class fares will rise by 1 paise per km beyond 215 km, while non-AC and AC classes of mail and express trains will see an increase of 2 paise per km.

25 Dec 2025 9:24 pm
KNR Constructions to exit 4 road projects; inks deal with Indus Infra Trust

The transaction will see KNR invest 566.83 crore in equity and sub-debt, while it is expected to receive a total consideration of 1,543.19 crore.

25 Dec 2025 9:15 pm
Quick commerce tests offline play as Swiggy Instamart opens retail outlet in NCR

Swiggy Instamarts recent opening of a retail outlet in the Delhi-NCR region has triggered fresh debate on whether quick commerce firms are exploring an omni-channel future or merely running limited pilots to fine-tune unit economics

25 Dec 2025 7:59 pm
Govt expediting action on leasing 11 more airports

Proposal now moves to PPPAC with possibility of a budget announcement

25 Dec 2025 7:56 pm
Mumbai Metropolitan Regions 2nd airport starts operations

On day one, the airport handled 48 flights serving around 4,000 passengers

25 Dec 2025 7:52 pm
Fresh snowfall revives tourism in Gulmarg after Pahalgam attack slump

Tourism officials said efforts are being intensified to sustain the momentum

25 Dec 2025 7:33 pm
From remedy to risk: Neem tree fights for its own survival

Experts say henna can help neem fight Dieback disease

25 Dec 2025 7:32 pm
Engineering exports cross $11 b in November as shipments to US, EU rise

Shipments to US up 11.4% while exports to EU jump 39%

25 Dec 2025 7:27 pm
Indias tea production, export for 2025 likely to surpass 2024 figures

Indias tea export is expected to be significantly higher this year compared to last year, despite geopolitical tensions

25 Dec 2025 7:18 pm
CCPA imposes penalty of 11 lakh on Vision IAS for misleading ads

So far, the Authority has issued 57 notices to such institutes for misleading advertisements and unfair trade practices

25 Dec 2025 7:03 pm
Global iron ore prices poised to drop a tad in 2026

Weak demand and higher production likely to turn the market bullish

25 Dec 2025 7:02 pm
SME IPOs hog limelight as investors bet big

Shyam Dhani Industries SME IPO attracts highest-ever bids of 25,308 cr

25 Dec 2025 6:57 pm
Tamil Nadu Startup Data Voucher Scheme draws 150 applications

The first tranche of reimbursements is expected to be released during Umagine TN 2026 in Chennai

25 Dec 2025 6:56 pm
Bus crash in Karnatakas Chitradurga kills 6 including 5-yr-old girl

The bus, carrying 33 passengers en route to Gokarna, caught fire upon impact

25 Dec 2025 6:40 pm
TN Government to organise 4th annual tech conference Umagine in January

Umagine was launched as an annual tech conference in 2023 to bring together key players of the technology ecosystem and provide a platform for the community of tech-driven companies to flourish both in and out of State

25 Dec 2025 6:33 pm
Indian Army indigenises 91% of ammunition variants, cuts import dependence

The push, led by the Ministry of Defence with DPSUs and private firms, aims to ensure sustained firepower for prolonged conflict.

25 Dec 2025 6:04 pm
A big bangmerger, end of RMG and march of AI

2026 could see the return of stress on emotional connection, feel advertising folks

25 Dec 2025 6:00 pm
Odisha farmers export 1,000 kg of fresh produce to Dubai

Farmers from Odishas Kalahandi and Nabarangpur districts shipped garlic and French beans too in the consignment

25 Dec 2025 5:50 pm
Private capital reshapes Chennais public bus services in three years: World Bank

The government procured 1,025 electric buses and associated services awarded through competitive bidding

25 Dec 2025 5:49 pm
CPSEs see decline in regular employees, women workforce

CPSEs employed 15.42 lakh people in FY25, up 1.61 per cent year-on-year, largely driven by non-regular workers, while regular staff fell by about 30,000

25 Dec 2025 5:36 pm
Seven of 14 national waterways in Maharashtra cleared for development

These include key rivers and creeks such as the Godavari, Tapi and KalyanThaneMumbai waterway

25 Dec 2025 4:37 pm
Indias engineering goods exports record strong rebound in November at $11.01 billion: EEPC

According to EEPC data, October 2025 recorded the lowest engineering exports at $9.37 billion, while November 2025 saw the highest at $11.01 billion

25 Dec 2025 3:49 pm
Industrial and logistics leasing hits record high in India at 76.5 million sq ft

Manufacturing firms accounted for the largest share of leasing, followed by third-party logistics and e-commerce players.

25 Dec 2025 3:45 pm
Samsung shuts India IPO plans, turns to AI and easy EMIs for growth

Samsung plans to deepen manufacturing under the PLI scheme and expand its interest-free EMI programme beyond smartphones to appliances, aiding rural growth

25 Dec 2025 3:25 pm
China accuses US of trying to thwart improved China-India ties

Lin Jian was responding to a question at a press briefing on whether China might exploit a recent easing of tensions with India

25 Dec 2025 3:21 pm
Biomass co-firing shortfall due to supply and technical limits, says thermal power producers

The industry warned that penalties for factors beyond control could strain finances without speeding adoption, urging relaxations or a one-time waiver.

25 Dec 2025 3:16 pm
Gujarat rolls out 3 clean energy policies; eyes 5 lakh crore investments in green hydrogen & RE

Under the Gujarat Integrated Renewable Energy Policy 2025, the State has set an ambitious target of establishing 100 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030

25 Dec 2025 2:54 pm
Signature Global to invest 4,800 cr on new housing project in Gurugram

The project, located on Dwarka Expressway, Sector 37D in Gurugram, will have 1,798 apartments

25 Dec 2025 2:41 pm
With more than 18 FTAs so far, India must shift focus to deliver export gains amid tough 2026 trade outlook: GTRI

The report said India's total exports stood at $825 billion in FY25 and are expected to rise only marginally to around $850 billion in FY26, reflecting a challenging global trade environment

25 Dec 2025 2:26 pm
Budget 2026-27: CII proposes 4-point fiscal plan to strengthen Indias macroeconomic stability

Recommends debt cap at 54.5% of GDP, deficit at 4.2%; calls for AI-led tax expansion and deeper institutional reforms

25 Dec 2025 2:24 pm
India's petrol pump count crosses 1 lakh, doubles in a decade

Over 90 per cent of the pumps are owned by state-owned firms such as Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL)

25 Dec 2025 2:09 pm
magicpin forays into metro ticket booking space

First-time users booking metro tickets through the magicpin app will also get a ticket for free, along with a cashback

25 Dec 2025 2:06 pm
States weigh cap on computer science engineering seats amid rising intake

Tech hiring slowdown raises concerns over oversupply and employability of CS graduates

25 Dec 2025 12:16 pm
India to chair Kimberly Process for conflict-free diamond trade from Jan 1 2026

This will be the third time India has been entrusted with the chair of the Kimberley Process

25 Dec 2025 12:15 pm
Nihar Info launches Amazon Inter-State Xpress Delivery programme

The new program aims to enhance delivery efficiency and reduce costs by leveraging automated inventory management, as Nihar Info expands its logistical footprint across key Indian states

25 Dec 2025 12:10 pm
Labour reforms get a boost, rules on four codes in the offing in 2026

Talking to PTI, Union Labour & Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said 2025 has been truly transformative for India's labour and employment ecosystem, marked by reforms that place workers at the centre of governance

25 Dec 2025 12:09 pm
Smallcap, midcap stocks struggle behind blue-chip peer Sensex this year; outlook cautiously optimistic

According to market analysts, smaller stocks are generally bought by local investors, while overseas investors focus on blue-chips or large firms

25 Dec 2025 12:05 pm
India may miss the $1 trillion export target of FY26 as shipments lose momentum: GTRI

$1 trillion export target for FY26 is increasingly unattainable due to sluggish growth in goods exports and a need for strategic trade agreements, despite signs of market diversification, says GTRI

25 Dec 2025 10:59 am
Navi Mumbai International Airport begins commercial flight operations

The Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) began operations, with the first flight from Bengaluru, operated by IndiGo, touching down the runway at 8 am

25 Dec 2025 10:39 am
India-Maldives ties getting back on track: Ex-Vice President of Maldives

As diplomatic ties strengthen, former Maldives Vice President emphasises Indias crucial role in regional security amid rising political tensions in neighboring Bangladesh

25 Dec 2025 10:30 am
Nine killed after truck collides with bus in Karnataka, most victims burnt to death

The bus with 32 passengers, which was on its way to Gokarna was engulfed in flames under the impact of the collision and most of the deceased were burnt alive inside the vehicle

25 Dec 2025 10:21 am
Govt plans to launch 'Bharat Taxi' in one or two months: Amit Shah

Shah expressed confidence that it will soon become Indias number one taxi operating company

25 Dec 2025 10:10 am
IndiGo issues travel advisory amid dense fog in Bangalore

In recent days, the aviation sector experienced industry-wide disruptions due to dense fog, particularly across northern India

25 Dec 2025 9:33 am
Stock Markets holiday today for Christmas, marking last trading holiday of 2025

Trading activity across key Indian stock exchanges halts for the festive occasion, with markets set to reopen on December 26, while global counterparts have mixed schedules for post-Christmas trading

25 Dec 2025 9:28 am
SEBI simplifies procedure for issuing duplicate securities, raises limit to 10 lakh

Investors holding securities up to 10 lakh now need to submit fewer documents, using a standardised Affidavit-cum-Indemnity Bond, while those with holdings under 10,000 can submit a simple undertaking on plain paper.

25 Dec 2025 6:17 am
SEBI revises BSDA rules: Simplified demat accounts from March 2026

Depository participants must review all accounts quarterly and convert eligible accounts to BSDA by default, unless investors explicitly opt for a regular demat account

25 Dec 2025 6:10 am
CESL concludes tender for 10,900 electric buses under PM E-Drive scheme

The mega tender drew strong industry interest, with 16 bidders participating and 14 qualifying technically

25 Dec 2025 6:03 am