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Bank credit to industry grows 15.1% in April, RBI data shows

Growth in non-food bank credit also accelerated to 15.8 per cent, driven by strong lending to infrastructure, metals, engineering, services and personal loan segments

29 May 2026 7:30 pm
US-India trade deal could be signed very soon as most of it is finalised: Sergio Gor

The Trump administration eyes New Delhi as a new global power centre recognising the countrys immense growth potential, the US Ambassador indicated

29 May 2026 7:00 pm
Airlines seek digital platform for Ebola self declaration

Airlines urge for a digital platform to streamline Ebola self-declaration forms, enhancing compliance and reducing costs.

29 May 2026 6:30 pm
SHGs play a vital role in sustainable farming practices

They can help conserve indigenous seeds, promote natural farming, process millets and encourage organic agricultural products, says Karnataka Grameena Bank chairman

29 May 2026 6:20 pm
IndiGo posts 2,536.9 crore loss in March quarter of FY26

Total income in the fourth quarter of the 2025-26 fiscal rose over 3% to 23,830.7 crore from 23,097.5 crore in the same period a year ago, according to a release

29 May 2026 5:30 pm
UN-honoured Tamil Nadu farmer turns coconut losses into profits with tree-based farming

The farm now cultivates more than 14 crop varieties, uses significantly less water and has remained resilient during severe droughts

29 May 2026 5:30 pm
Golden Tips Tea plans West Bengal general trade expansion within six months

The company also aims to open around 100 franchise outlets across India over the next three years while strengthening digital marketing and exports

29 May 2026 5:13 pm
West Asia conflict may drag down Pipavav Port cargo volumes in Q1 FY27

However, the port expects container and RoRo cargo growth to remain strong, supported by new shipping routes, transhipment opportunities and rising automobile exports

29 May 2026 4:40 pm
INR use for imports and exports gains momentum, says RBI

RBI data showed strong growth in rupee-based import and export transactions during 2025-26, with import settlements rising sharply by over 41 per cent year-on-year.

29 May 2026 4:20 pm
Government plans social security schemes for Indias gig workers

The government is operationalising welfare measures under the Social Security Code and strengthening the e-Shram portal to support benefits portability and worker protection.

29 May 2026 4:20 pm
Net FDI rebounds to $7.7 bn in FY26, but portfolio flows short for financing CAD: RBI

The central bank says the services sector accounted for a major share of FDI equity inflows during 2025-26, followed by manufacturing

29 May 2026 4:00 pm
Indias power firms sharply increase gas purchases amid summer heatwave

Gas purchases by power firms jumped nearly 350 per cent during April-May compared to last year, even as rising global prices and supply shortages limited the use of gas-fired power capacity during peak night-time demand

29 May 2026 3:40 pm
Kurve Sachin Shardchandra takes charge as Chennai Port Authority Chairperson

Kurve, an Indian Administrative Service belonging to the 2003 batch of the Uttarakhand cadre, before joining ChPA, was Secretary, Medical Health & Medical Education and Secretary, Civil Aviation

29 May 2026 3:32 pm
India unveils AI-driven roadmap to modernise fisheries governance

The initiative aims to curb illegal fishing, improve fisher safety and build transparent seafood supply chains, while expanding digital vessel tracking systems across Indias coastal regions

29 May 2026 3:30 pm
Planters association hails Kerala policy initiatives

These measures can generate substantial new employment opportunities, attract fresh investments, encourage diversification and innovation, and stimulate economic activity across rural Kerala

29 May 2026 3:30 pm
India emerges as Asia-Pacific's least constrained data centre market amid AI boom

Lower power costs and minimal bottlenecks to drive capacity beyond 3 GW by end of 2028 amid strong hyperscaler demand

29 May 2026 2:30 pm
India, Canada push trade pact amid parallel law enforcement focus

Piyush Goyal, Canadian Minister Sidhu launch trade & investment forum; Canada trade mission to visit India later this year

29 May 2026 2:10 pm
India may receive 90% of normal monsoon in 2026, says IMD

Latest forecast is a downward revision from April when IMD said rainfall to be 92% of LPA

29 May 2026 2:00 pm
Indias growth outlook for FY27 remains positive: RBI Annual Report

West Asia conflict and the attendant risks could pose headwinds to growth and inflation in the short run

29 May 2026 1:00 pm
Overseas buyers turn cautious at Kochi Tea auctions as West Asia tensions resurface

As intake of orthodox teas declines, a higher percentage of offerings at this weeks sale go unsold

29 May 2026 12:40 pm
Vizhinjam Port handles 2 million TEUs in 18 months, fastest for any Indian port

The port, which commenced trial operations in July 2024, crossed the 1 million TEU mark in August 2025.

29 May 2026 11:10 am
Maersk to launch FI2 ocean service to strengthen India-China trade connectivity

The dedicated weekly service from Southern and Eastern China to Northwest India addresses the capacity demanded by customers across automotive, chemical, technology and retail verticals

29 May 2026 11:00 am
Indias concert economy set to cross 15,000 crore amid live events boom

The domestic Pro-AV and LED display markets are also witnessing steady expansion, reinforcing Indias position as a fast-growing entertainment economy

28 May 2026 9:28 pm
India, Korea acknowledge need to address widening trade deficit in CEPA talks

The two countries also decided to constitute sub-groups to discuss cooperation in digital trade, supply chain, and strategic industrial sectors

28 May 2026 8:52 pm
Indo-US trade: Commerce Dept gathers industry inputs on non-tariff barriers ahead of US trade team visit

Seeks specifics on nature of the barrier, relevant regulatory or technical requirements; instances of how the measures are affecting market access

28 May 2026 8:44 pm
Merchant ships avoid Strait of Hormuz amid renewed US strikes

Iran claimed that several ships attempted unauthorized entry into the Persian Gulf last night, some of which turned back, while two were stopped

28 May 2026 8:39 pm
Grid integration among challenges dragging down investments in Indias RE sector in Q1 2026

Indias RE capacity stood at 275 GW as of March 31, 2026 with its share in total installed capacity at around 51 per cent

28 May 2026 8:22 pm
Illegal ads and scams outpace misinformation in ad violations: ASCI

Offshore betting ads flout rules the most followed by realty, personal care and food and beverages

28 May 2026 8:08 pm
Sri Narasus Coffee eyes 1,000 cr revenue in next 5 years; plans Karnataka, Kerala & Andhra foray

Approximately 50% of the companys revenue comes from exports across 45 countries, including the US, Europe, UAE, Singapore and others

28 May 2026 7:30 pm
Indias power sector may consume 830-835 million tonnes of coal in FY27

The mining behemoth has set a target of 810 mt in FY27, against 875 mt in FY26

28 May 2026 7:28 pm
Government to unveil coal gasification-based urea policy within a month

The policy push comes amid growing interest from domestic companies in coal-based urea projects and broader efforts to diversify feedstock sources using Indias coal reserves through cleaner gasification technologies.

28 May 2026 7:19 pm
RoRo cargo drives 27% rise in Gujarat Pipavav Port Q4 profit

While container traffic remained weak amid softer trade conditions, dry bulk and liquid cargo businesses showed resilience

28 May 2026 6:56 pm
India is ready to face El Nino threat amid elusive monsoon, says Agriculture Minister

The government has ensured the availability of sufficient seed stocks to facilitate alternative cropping if conditions deteriorate, says Shivraj Singh Chouhan

28 May 2026 6:53 pm
German-based HAS to invest in nano-agriculture solutions for Indian farmers

The company plans to invest nearly 1 million in India in 2026 as part of its expansion strategy in the countrys nano-agriculture sector

28 May 2026 6:17 pm
Indias engineering goods exports rise 8.8% in April despite fall in shipments to UAE, Saudi Arabia

EEPC India also flagged rising competition from Chinese and Russian suppliers and called for greater efforts to address non-tariff barriers in key export markets

28 May 2026 5:43 pm
Global temperatures likely to remain near record high levels until 2030, says WMO report

The report flags higher El Nino risks and recurring temporary 1.5C threshold breaches globally

28 May 2026 5:23 pm
Environment body TNC launches scheme to reward service providers stopping farmers from burning paddy stubble

Its Pay for Results project is set to enter the second year of its operations

28 May 2026 5:10 pm
Incoming western disturbance seen blocking monsoon path

If it was the seas that seemed reluctant to support the onset so far, the atmosphere over land may also be turning resistant now

28 May 2026 4:37 pm
Early May trends show weakening demand for commuter bikes and small cars

Brokerages say demand is increasingly shifting toward fuel-efficient and premium segments as consumers become more cost-conscious.

28 May 2026 4:00 pm
GMR Airports posts 400 cr profit in Q4

The company, which operates airports at Delhi, Hyderabad and other cities, also posted a profit of 472 crore for the fiscal ended March 2026

28 May 2026 3:38 pm
NECTAR, IHA ink pact to strengthen honey & bee-keeping sector in North-East

It will be a significant step towards building a more resilient, sustainable, and market-ready honey ecosystem in the region

28 May 2026 3:08 pm
Raw material cost spike to be absorbed by govt subsidy amid West Asian conflict : GSFC

The state-run company said government subsidies will absorb higher input costs and protect margins in key products such as Urea and DiammoniumPhosphate (DAP), triggered by geopolitical tensions in West Asia.

28 May 2026 3:07 pm
Govt readies contingency plans to counter El Nino threat to kharif season: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

El Nino, characterised by unusual warming of surface waters in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean, is typically associated with drier and hotter conditions in India

28 May 2026 3:00 pm
Panchamrutha Industries launches fortified rice

Panchamrutha Deluxe Fortified Rice enriched with 9 essential vitamins (A, B1, B2, B3, B6, and B12) and minerals (Folic Acid, Zinc, and Iron) launched in Bengaluru

28 May 2026 1:28 pm
ADM, TechnoServe sign MoU to advance regenerative agri adoption in Maharashtra

It will advance regenerative agriculture adoption among 15,000 new soyabean farmers in Maharashtra, as part of its Farm Forward Initiative

28 May 2026 12:38 pm
Think it's hot now? The next five years will smash records: UN

Climate scientists are debating whether global warming is accelerating, which obviously is quite scary, and if these projections come true it would give additional evidence to those who see a speeded-up rate of change

28 May 2026 11:28 am
Boeing wins FAA approval to ramp up737 Max production

The company is in the final flight testing stages for the 737 Max 7 and 10 variants, and the intercontinental 777X model

28 May 2026 10:47 am