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Titagarh Naval Systems gets in-principle approval for 610 crore shipyard expansion in West Bengal

Supported under the Shipbuilding Development Scheme, the project aims to enhance Indias shipbuilding capacity, boost defence manufacturing, and strengthen global competitiveness

6 Apr 2026 11:08 pm
India delays mandatory energy efficiency rules for induction hobs amid LPG concerns

The move aims to promote electric cooking, especially amid LPG supply concerns linked to the West Asia crisis.

6 Apr 2026 11:02 pm
Indias average daily LPG production declines to 46,000-47,000 tonnes

62,000 tonnes LPG are expected to reach India in the current week, says Govt

6 Apr 2026 9:13 pm
CAIT urges Finance Ministry to take up relief measures for MSME and traders

Rising input costs, working capital stress and increased financial burdens among concerns that worry traders

6 Apr 2026 8:30 pm
SCI subsidiary signs MoU for maritime capability development

The initiative will focus on training cadets to meet the operational, safety and regulatory requirements of modern shipping

6 Apr 2026 8:20 pm
It was an extraordinary situation, ship master was given route to follow: SCI chairman recounts Hormuz transit of LPG carrier Shivalik

Captain B K Tyagi, noted that the transit was facilitated by strong coordination among the Indian Navy, Directorate General of Shipping, and the Ministries of External Affairs and Shipping

6 Apr 2026 8:20 pm
Rabi season fertilizer procurement faces too many ifs, says FM Sitharaman

FM assures that there is enough fiscal space available to meet the challenges caused by West Asia war

6 Apr 2026 8:19 pm
West Asia Conflict: Indian refiners to delay maintenance shutdowns

However, Nayara Energy will go for refinery maintenance shutdown from April 9-10 for around 35 days.

6 Apr 2026 8:11 pm
Indias coffee exports hit a record high of $2.13 billion in 2025-26 fiscal

Strong demand, rise in prices contributed to 17% surge in shipments; volume up a tad

6 Apr 2026 7:58 pm
Andhra Pradesh to speed up works on connecting roads to Bhogapuram airport

The government has identified seven key roads for development and upgradation to decongest traffic and improve airport access, while rerouting vehicles from the heavily congested Old NH stretch

6 Apr 2026 7:45 pm
Oil palm price breaches 23,000-mark in Telangana

State government increases fresh fruit bunch rates by 1,459 per tonne

6 Apr 2026 7:43 pm
In a push for FTAs, GeM upgrades portal to support multi-currency bidding, participation of foreign sellers

Under price sanity drive, about 6,700 abnormal offer prices removed; GMV in FY26 dips 7.4% to 5.03 lakh crore

6 Apr 2026 7:23 pm
GITAM develops IoT-based system to help sericulture farmers

The system integrates in-field soil sensors, a micro-weather station, and a cloud-based data layer that translates field inputs into actionable farm decisions

6 Apr 2026 7:05 pm
West Asia crisis disrupts exports and raises costs for leather industry

Exports worth nearly $200 million to Gulf markets are at risk due to suspension of shipping and air services

6 Apr 2026 7:01 pm
Nova dairys bulk sales halt; Sterling Agro sees zero dispatches in 20 days

Bulk packssold in large formats to food service and confectionery playersaccount for nearly 50% of sales for manufacturers like Sterling Agro which reported 2190 crore of revenues in FY25

6 Apr 2026 6:39 pm
Government e-Marketplace facilitates orders worth 5.03 lakh crore in 2025-26

The GTE functionality will help companies of free trade agreement partners of India such as the UAE and the UK; India has opened government procurement with conditions under these pacts

6 Apr 2026 6:22 pm
India has food grain stock three times the existing buffer norms: Centre

C Shikha, Joint Secretary in the Department of Food and Public Distribution stated that the country currently has around 222 LMT of wheat and approximately 380 LMT of rice, taking the total food stock to about 602 LMT

6 Apr 2026 5:15 pm
Refiners postpone maintenance shutdowns to meet local fuel demand

Nayara Energy will however shut its 400,000 barrels per day Vadinar refinery for maintenance from April 9

6 Apr 2026 4:47 pm
State governments likely to raise 13.4-14 lakh crore in FY27, up 5-9% y-o-y: ICRA

The report noted that after accounting for redemptions of 4.2 trillion in FY2027, the net State Government Securities (SGS) issuance is estimated to be in the range of 9.2-9.7 trillion

6 Apr 2026 3:20 pm
Loaded Qatar LNG vessels retreat after nearing Strait of Hormuz

Had the vessels successfully crossed the strait, it would have been the first transit of LNG cargoes through the waterway since the U.S.-Israel war with Iran began on February 28

6 Apr 2026 3:02 pm
India's metal & mining sector set for earnings recovery despite geopolitical headwinds: Anand Rathi

A sharp recovery in steel prices since December 2025 is expected to drive improved profitability across the ferrous segment in the fourth quarter of FY26

6 Apr 2026 2:41 pm
Bursts of rain spells douse summer heat in Chennai

Thunderstorms, high winds, lightning forecast for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal

6 Apr 2026 2:01 pm
Crystal Crop Protection launches fodder seed products for kharif 2026

The companys fodder Initiative is anchored across Haryana, Punjab, Western Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan and will serve diverse agro-climatic conditions

6 Apr 2026 1:26 pm
India seeks 2.5 million tonnes of urea amid West Asia supply disruptions

Indian Potash Ltd (IPL) has issued a tender on Saturday to import 2.5 million tonnes; Shipments are expected to leave the load port by June 14

6 Apr 2026 12:57 pm
AirAsia X committed to opening Bahrain hub despite Middle East conflict

Despite escalating tensions in the region and rising operational costs, AirAsia X remains determined to launch its Bahrain hub in June, with plans to connect travelers from Kuala Lumpur to London

6 Apr 2026 11:29 am
PMI Services slips to 14-month low of 57.5 in March

The worst aspect was input price inflation, which climbed to a 45-month high, S&P Global reported on Monday; However, the job creation increased

6 Apr 2026 11:11 am
Automobile retail sales in FY26 see all-time high at 2.96 crore units: FADA

Category-wise, two-wheelers reclaimed their pre-Covid peak, retailing over 2.14 crore units and growing 13.4%

6 Apr 2026 10:58 am
Maersk retrofits 200 ships to cut costs

Maersk retrofits partner ships to improve fuel efficiency and cargo-carrying capacity, and cut greenhouse gas emissions

6 Apr 2026 9:38 am
Why pepping up cereals with proteins is vital for Global South

Scientists moot a menu laced with cereals and legumes

5 Apr 2026 8:16 pm
SCR completes field trials for installation of Kavach 4.0

As part of the safety enhancement measures, steps were taken for installation of Kavach 4.0 across SCR network during the last financial year 2025-26.

5 Apr 2026 7:55 pm
Major ports register 7% cargo growth in FY26

Deendayal Port in Kandla emerges as top handler with 160.11 million tonnes; growth driven by capacity expansion and efficiency gains

5 Apr 2026 7:16 pm
India may restrict sugar export as likely to allow higher ethanol blending with petrol

India had faced a sugar shortage in 2022-23 season as a result export was restricted and despite a bumper output in 2023-24, no shipment was permitted

5 Apr 2026 6:41 pm
DHL Express sharpens India focus under Strategy 2030; eyes growth in sunrise sectors

The company is prioritising sectors such as life sciences, new energy, e-commerce, and digital sales.

5 Apr 2026 6:16 pm
Dubai curbs on Indian carriers under scrutiny as Gulf conflict hits operations

The issue was recently flagged by the Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA) in a communication to the MoCA, seeking a review of capacity deployment in the current environment

5 Apr 2026 6:04 pm
CII proposes 20 points policy action for Finmin, RBI to face war challenges

It proposed RBI to consider a temporary and clearly defined three-month moratorium and restructuring window for MSMEs, especially exporters and ancillary units linked to export supply chains

5 Apr 2026 2:59 pm
Geopolitics overtakes economics as key driver of global trade flows: Experts

Instability in West Asia, especially near vital maritime corridors like the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea, has heightened worries about supply chain disruptions, rising freight costs, and delayed shipments

5 Apr 2026 1:56 pm
DP World Cochin handles record 8,000+ TEUs from a single ship

This is the highest volume ever achieved in a single vessel operation, surpassing the previous record of 6,000+ TEUs for MSC Aurora, according to a press release

5 Apr 2026 1:27 pm
Biofuel Circle sets up over 70 biomass banks

Biofuel Circle has created a growing network of rural enterprises linked to the biomass supply chain, says Suhas Baxi, companys co-founder and CEO

5 Apr 2026 12:43 pm
Amid West Asia crisis, Coal India plans to offer 25.62 MT of coal in April via auction

The state-run coal producer will auction coal via the Single Window Mode Agnostic (SWMA). In March, Coal India offered 32.532 million tonnes through e-auction, up from 20.5 million tonnes in February

5 Apr 2026 11:14 am
Moody's cuts India's FY27 GDP growth estimates to 6% amid West Asia conflict

The region accounts for around 55 per cent of crude oil imports and over 90 per cent of liquified petroleum gas (LPG) supplies to India

5 Apr 2026 10:51 am
Railways approves 398 crore Optical Fibre Project to boost communication network

The project has been approved as part of Provision of Kavach with LTE communication backbone on Indian Railways balance routes with a sanctioned cost of 27,693 crore under the Works Programme 2024-25 (PH-33)

5 Apr 2026 9:07 am
Govt to raise gas supply to fertiliser units, industries to 90% from April

The move aims to stabilise production amid global supply disruptions linked to geopolitical tensions

4 Apr 2026 7:56 pm
Govt to release remaining 17,500 crore LPG compensation to OMCs in FY27

The sector has been under pressure due to rising global LPG prices, with under-recoveries crossing 41,000 crore in FY25.

4 Apr 2026 7:27 pm
India resumes energy trade with Iran after seven years

Development comes after US un-sanctioned Iranian crude oil amid intensifying West Asia war

4 Apr 2026 6:48 pm
Indias pharma exports grow 5.6% to $28 billion in AprilFebruary FY26

However, the final FY26 numbers hinge on March shipments, which have been affected by disruptions linked to the West Asia conflict

4 Apr 2026 6:21 pm
Centre moves to limit West Asia war impact on exports: Commerce Secretary

All arms of the Government are engaged in resolving LPG crisis by diversifying imports

4 Apr 2026 6:12 pm
LPG tankers from Iran, Saudi Arabia unload cargo at New Mangalore Port

Tanker Aurora is discharging over 43,000 tonnes of Iranian LPG, while other vessels from Saudi Arabia and additional shipments are scheduled in the coming days

4 Apr 2026 5:48 pm
Govt says fuel supplies sufficient despite war disruption, avoid panic buying

Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas says government taking proactive steps to ensure uninterrupted availability of petroleum products, cooking gas

4 Apr 2026 4:58 pm