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E-Way bill generation rose 12% in April

Data showed, total e-way bull generation was 13.34 crore in April this year as against 11.93 crore in April last year and an all time high of 14 crore in March this year

9 May 2026 11:30 am
Centre tightens labour law compliance for contract workers, links violations to blacklisting

The move is aimed at addressing persistent complaints of delayed wages, non-payment of provident fund and other statutory dues, and weak accountability among contractors engaged by the government

9 May 2026 9:12 am
Urban mobility is key to governance and ease of living, says CAG Murthy

At the 5th BRICS Supreme Audit Institutions Summit, delegates from nine countries discussed challenges such as congestion, rapid urbanisation and environmental stress, while highlighting sustainable transport, digital governance and data-driven audit systems

9 May 2026 5:53 am
Project delays dented FY26 construction equipment demand: ICEMA

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

8 May 2026 9:48 pm
Punjab seeks denotification of hybrid rice varieties, but Indian govt wants more time

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

8 May 2026 8:48 pm
No layoffs, but Air India defers annual increments by at least one quarter

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

8 May 2026 8:39 pm
JSW Infrastructure reports 19% rise in Q4 revenue

PAT jump 15% on higher realisations, steady cargo volumes

8 May 2026 8:18 pm
India hopes US-Iran peace deal will sort out sanctions on Chabahar port

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

8 May 2026 7:58 pm
IndiGo, Air India, Akasa pledge to lease over 200 aircraft through GIFT City

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

8 May 2026 7:48 pm
Sale of readymade bakery products constitute supply, says Goa AAR

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

8 May 2026 7:48 pm
Three of every four key Indian reservoirs are half-empty

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

8 May 2026 7:29 pm
FinMin empowers Principal Bench of GSTAT as National Appellate Authority for Advance Ruling

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

8 May 2026 6:58 pm
Under-recovery for IOC, HPCL, BPCL touches 30,000 crore

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

8 May 2026 6:48 pm
Ahmedabad Air India crash probe in final stage, report expected in one month: Naidu

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

8 May 2026 6:17 pm
JSW Infra Q4 profit falls 18% to 423.67 cr

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

8 May 2026 6:07 pm
Vietnamese airline VietJet to collaborate with GMR Airports, Bird Group

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

8 May 2026 5:47 pm
CIAL air cargo posts 10% rise amid West Asia disruptions

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

8 May 2026 5:18 pm
Need to explore the value-addition potential of cashew apples instead of wasting them

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

8 May 2026 5:17 pm
Kerala Agri Varsity seminar explores future of alternative proteins

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

8 May 2026 4:17 pm
Govt exploring fractional aircraft ownership policy, considering aircraft as infrastructure assets: Civil Aviation Minister

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

8 May 2026 3:28 pm
Akasa Air sets up entity for aircraft financing, leasing in GIFT City

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

8 May 2026 3:07 pm
India gets high prices for DAP Fertilizer in latest tender

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

8 May 2026 2:57 pm
Natural rubber prices hit record high amid supply crunch

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

8 May 2026 2:37 pm
Orthodox tea prices drop at Kochi auctions amid weak export demand

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

8 May 2026 2:27 pm
US court rules against Trumps 10% global tariff, lending India a negotiating edge

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

8 May 2026 1:26 pm
MoPNG holds workshop with Oil PSU heads to strengthen R&D capabilities in oil and gas sector

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

8 May 2026 12:57 pm
Oceans nearing record heat globally as El Nino conditions begin emerging: Copernicus

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

8 May 2026 12:57 pm
Air India to cut costs, reduce flights as war worsens financial struggles

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

8 May 2026 12:37 pm
IMD signals chances of heavy rain over South Peninsula during next seven days

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

8 May 2026 12:25 pm
Urban youth unemployment in India declines, remains below global average: SBI Research

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

8 May 2026 12:17 pm
Parag Milk Foods Q4 net profit rises 23% on higher sales; full-year profit up 15%

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

8 May 2026 11:29 am
Ola Consumer turns free cash flow positive in H2 FY26 post biz rejig

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

8 May 2026 11:27 am
Manufacturing push, decline in farm jobs, reshape India's workforce: Report

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.

8 May 2026 11:17 am
UN panel urges countries to move beyond GDP as sole measure of progress

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

8 May 2026 10:47 am
Punjab wheat evacuation ahead of last year despite lower arrivals; Centre adds 100 railway rakes

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

8 May 2026 9:07 am
Coromandel International reports 80% fall in Q4 profit; FY26 earnings decline 7.6%

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.

8 May 2026 8:47 am
Iran creates new Strait of Hormuz shipping authority amid US tensions

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

8 May 2026 8:07 am
IndiGo to start operations from Noida International Airport in June 2026

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

7 May 2026 11:06 pm
India-EU FTA likely to enter into force in 2027 after ratification process: EU Ambassador to India

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

7 May 2026 9:18 pm
IFGE welcomes Maharashtra Compressed Biogas Policy 2026

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

7 May 2026 9:06 pm
Coromandel Q4 PAT declines by 80% to 115 crore

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

7 May 2026 8:05 pm
APEDA extends deadline for 100% physical vertification of Indian organic farmers till July 3

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

7 May 2026 7:25 pm
Maharashtra signs 500 crore recycling deal with Recove Ventures to tackle Indias HDPE/PP gap

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.

7 May 2026 7:05 pm
FMC to sell India business to Crystal Crop for $252 million

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

7 May 2026 6:56 pm
IIRRs Speed Breeding facility to accelerate launch of new seed varieties

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

7 May 2026 6:15 pm
India must boost fruit, vegetable exports to increase farmers' income: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

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

7 May 2026 6:05 pm
CIAL crosses 10 million passengers for fourth consecutive year

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

7 May 2026 5:27 pm
Airport operations start-up Blunav raises $1 million from Piper Serica

The capital will be used for team expansion and product development

7 May 2026 5:05 pm
India must integrate crude, gas, LPG and battery storage under one policy: S&P Global's Gauri Jauhar

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

7 May 2026 4:35 pm
AirAsia to start new airline, stays defiant on fuel hedging

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

7 May 2026 2:45 pm