The Hindu Businessline

Exports rise 32% even as domestic demand declines amid slower infrastructure execution

Findings show all 23 hybrid varieties released after 2015 have higher than the benchmark standards

Airline management asks employees to focus on cost controls as geopolitical disruptions and fuel prices weigh on operations

PAT jump 15% on higher realisations, steady cargo volumes

With the US sanctions waiver on Chabahar expiring on April 26, New Delhi is now waiting for the Iran-US truce attempts to evolve, sources said

Indian airlines IndiGo, Air India, and Akasa plan to lease over 200 aircraft through GIFT City, boosting aviation financing.

Businesses will need to maintain separate records of turnovers from outward supplies on account of restaurant services and those from supply of goods. This could raise the compliance cost

Storage down to 66.830 BCM of the 183.565 BCM capacity as over 55% of dams have less than 40% storage.

The move is a step towards resolving conflicting rulings with a single national interpretation

OMCs squeezed by below-cost fuel sales amid West Asia tensions

Union Civil Aviation Minister Naidu says his ministry will look into any issues raised against the airline by the victims' kin

It had reported a net profit of 515.58 crore for the January-March period of the preceding fiscal

Under the cooperation framework, Vietjet and GMR Airports will explore opportunities to jointly develop air connectivity, infrastructure, logistics, aviation services, smart airports and long-term investment initiatives

The increase in cargo volumes was primarily driven by higher movement of perishables, pharmaceuticals, industrial consignments and e-commerce shipments

Cashew apple can serve the needs of B2B and B2C customers and cashew apple pomace is used in the preparation of vegan meat, says industry expert

Event highlights entrepreneurial opportunities in alternative proteins and startup support under PACE 2026 and RAISE 2026 schemes

The minister said the measures are aimed at strengthening India's aviation leasing ecosystem and positioning the country as a major player in global aviation financing

The nearly four-year-old carrier has established Akasa Air Leasing IFSC Private Limited (AALI) at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), Gandhinagar

Prices in the tender, which was organized by Indian Potash Ltd., ranged from $930 to $1,100 a ton, according to traders familiar with the matter

Prices gain on Iran war, extreme temperatures in plantation regions and the lack of rainfall that has affected production

Demand has decreased due to delays in finalizing shipping rates for alternative cargo routes following the diversion of vessels away from the Strait of Hormuz

The ongoing Section 301 investigations against India and some other countries, launched by the USTR in March 2026 continue to be worrying for New Delhi as it could trigger significant trade penalties

The workshop centred around reducing duplication of R&D efforts, prioritising important research themes for coordinated action, developing a shared long-term vision for India's oil and gas ecosystem

April became the third warmest globally, with marine heatwaves and climate extremes intensifying.

The board discussed furloughing nontechnical employees and cutting flight capacity by over 20% for the next three months unless conditions improve

US model hints storm formation over Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal in advance of monsoonal flows

The report highlighted that India's youth unemployment rate has moderated consistently since 2022 despite persistent global labour market challenges

Total income for the January-March quarter rose to 945.34 crore from 918.25 crore a year earlier.

Development comes as the ride-hailing business of ANI Technologies capped a year-long restructuring, signalling a shift in the unit economics of the company

Indias labour force is undergoing structural transformation with the share of agriculture in the workforce witnessing a modest 23% decline from 66% in 1987-88 to 43% in 2023-24 over a 37-year period, the report stated.

In a report, the independent expert group stated that GDP remains an important measure of economic activity but is insufficient for assessing broader human well-being, sustainability, and resilience

To ease mandi congestion, the Food Ministry has allocated 100 additional wheat specials with a capacity of 3 lakh tonnes for Punjab in May, designated for transport to Uttar Pradesh and southern states

The fertiliser and crop protection company posted a profit of Rs 114.64 crore, while expenses surged more than 22 per cent year-on-year.

The move comes as Tehran reviews fresh US proposals aimed at ending the conflict, while sporadic exchanges of fire and explosions near key Iranian locations underline the fragility of the ceasefire

The airline plans to connect the airport with more than 16 domestic destinations, including major metros such as Bengaluru and Hyderabad, along with tier-2 and tier-3 cities like Jaipur, Lucknow, Chandigarh, and Srinagar

BMW makes a case for fast implementation to avoid postponement of purchases by customers waiting for duty cuts to kick in

A key feature of the policy is its focus on diverse feedstocks, including municipal solid waste, agricultural residues, livestock waste and agro-industrial by-products

Full-year profit declines 8% to 1,898 crore despite 30% revenue growth; total dividend of 11 per share for FY26

This is the second extension given for the physical verification of farmers, which began on November 3, 2025

The agreements first project is a 1,100-tonne-per-month HDPE and PP recycling facility at Additional Jalgaon MIDC, a priority D+ industrial zone, with an investment of over 35 crore.

Acquisition gives Crystal Crop preferred access to FMC active ingredients and formulations

Breeding time can be cut short to two years from 4-5 years in traditional methods

The minister said another programme linked to the initiative would be held on Friday at the Rahman Khera campus of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research

CIAL handles 1.14 crore passengers despite airline constraints and West Asia crisis; May 2025 sees highest monthly traffic

The capital will be used for team expansion and product development

On renewable energy, she said India is progressing in the right direction and noted that renewable additions in 2025 surpassed additions in coal, gas and fossil fuel-based power

The new airline will be announced in the next month or two, Fernandes said in a video interview from Montreal late Wednesday

Experts linked the herbicide to fatal poisoning, kidney failure, lung fibrosis and Parkinsons disease; Proposed ban could disrupt a large agrochemical market and farming practices

Industry report also makes a case for cotton price stabilsation fund to reduce impact of price speculation

During thenext five years, thecompany plans to spend 60,00063,000 crore on domestic ports, with a large part of the investments directed towards expanding infrastructure