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India watches West Asia escalation closely as tension spirals

US to reinstate blockade on Iranian vessels, and charge 20 per cent% on all other cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz, says Trump

13 Jul 2026 9:13 pm
Goods exports rise 15.5% in June

Import surge pushes trade deficit to five-month high

13 Jul 2026 9:11 pm
Hydrogen-powered trucks, buses get 7-year permit exemption given to EVs, ethanol-powered vehicles

Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland and VE Commercial Vehicles could benefit from the Ministry decision

13 Jul 2026 9:10 pm
India, US fully engaged in balanced trade deal: Goyal

Commerce Secretary says framework deal is ready to be signed once preferential market access issue is structured

13 Jul 2026 9:06 pm
Indian kharif sowing deficit narrows, as 48% of normal area complete; paddy acreage dips 9%

Overall, coverage down 16 per cent from a year ago despite 180 lh being brought under cultivation

13 Jul 2026 8:56 pm
FM asks banks to step up NRI outreach as FCNR mobilisation gathers pace

Banks reported that FCNR(B) deposit mobilisation had shown a clear accelerating trend

13 Jul 2026 8:25 pm
Soybean imports up at 7.77 lakh tonnes till June-end, estimates trade body SOPA

Exports of soybean meal for oil year 2025-26 projected lower at 10 lakh tonnes on higher prices

13 Jul 2026 8:10 pm
IndiGo BluChip, ALL Accor launch reciprocal loyalty partnership

The partnership spans more than 45 brands across 110 countries, creating an integrated travel rewards ecosystem for customers

13 Jul 2026 7:42 pm
Upcoming Bhogapuram airport in AP notified as immigration check post

This would be the third immigration check post in the state after the ones at Visakhapatnam and Tirupati airports

13 Jul 2026 7:36 pm
EAAA Alternatives wins two NHAI highway contracts worth 2,259 crore

With the addition of these assets through its portfolio company, Epic Concessions 2 Pvt Ltd, EAAAs infrastructure portfolio has expanded to 26 roads across 17 states, covering more than 7,700 lane km, including assets under binding agreements.

13 Jul 2026 7:36 pm
AAI says airport expansion projects are on track to boost operations

New capacity is being created at airports to accomodate the growing fleet

13 Jul 2026 7:35 pm
ALMM solar cells: MNRE extends deadline for submitting request for project exemptions

Ministry to re-open the portal for submission of applications up to July 23, 2026

13 Jul 2026 7:32 pm
India auto M&A and PE deals fall to $1.46 billion in H1 2026; Q2 transactions drop 43 per cent

Investment in aAuto has shrunk to $1.46 billion from nearly $2.8 billion in the first half; Q2 as deal volumes tumbled by 43 per cent as investors concentrated on mobility platforms

13 Jul 2026 7:28 pm
Industree Foundation partners with Nagaland to promote bamboo-based livelihoods

An MoU with NSRLM will result inthe integration of30,000 smallholder women farmers into the bamboo value chain.

13 Jul 2026 7:26 pm
Will deposit 50 crore in 45 days: SpiceJet tells HC on dispute with Kal Airways

On May 4, the bench dismissed pleas by SpiceJet and Ajay Singh seeking a review of a January 19 order to deposit over 144 crore in the case

13 Jul 2026 7:01 pm
Aastha Spintex bags 77 cr order, reflecting strong demand for cotton yarn

The confirmed order pipeline represents over 21 per cent of the companys FY25 revenue of about 352 crore

13 Jul 2026 6:19 pm
30 tonnes of pineapples sold at Meghalaya Festival in Delhi

The volume sold was almost double than the 15.5 tonnes sold last year at the festival

13 Jul 2026 5:14 pm
Retail inflation rose to 4.4% in June

Silver jewellery recorded the highest inflation rate at over 133%

13 Jul 2026 4:20 pm
Not-for-profit body TRI begins helping women in remote M.P. to earn more via scientific, organic farming

Its training and support initiative has helped transform the agricultural practices of smallholder women farmers

13 Jul 2026 4:11 pm
India's June merchandise trade deficit widens to $30.43 billion

Economists had expected trade deficit to be $26.63 billion in June, according to a Reuters poll, compared with a deficit of $28.21 billion in the previous month

13 Jul 2026 3:34 pm
Auto sector to post strong Q1FY27 growth; high raw material costs likely to weigh on profits: Report

The expansion was led by two-wheelers, surging 26%, followed by passenger vehicles at 24%, commercial vehicles at 20% and tractors at 18%

13 Jul 2026 3:27 pm
CERC tells clean energy firms to lose grid connection or generate power

Power producers must surrender unused transmission rights or post higher bank guarantees to free up grid capacity

13 Jul 2026 3:18 pm
Adani Ports & SEZ, Gujarat Pipavav Port report higher container volumes in Q1 FY27

Container volumes at Indias 12 major ports rose 9% year-on-year in the April-June quarter of FY27, reflecting resilience in the broader port sector

13 Jul 2026 3:04 pm
BikeWo Green Tech inks pact with Kwik Flite Support to develop integrated air cargo

The companies will jointly explore pilot air cargo operations, assess commercial opportunities, and develop scalable models for high-value, time-sensitive logistics

13 Jul 2026 2:36 pm
Indian farm, food products expand global footprint, boosting farmers' incomes: Piyush Goyal

India's exports are on a roll. From local farms to international shelves, India's finest flavours are winning hearts worldwide, Goyal said

13 Jul 2026 2:15 pm
Siemens bags 263-cr order for rail electrification of Rishikesh-Karnaprayag line

The project is expected to improve all-weather connectivity, support regional economic development, enhance mobility for residents and visitors

13 Jul 2026 1:22 pm
Tea Board defers web-based auction rollout again, launch now scheduled for July 21-22

According to the revised schedule, the platform will now go live at the Kolkata auction centre from Sale 31, covering both dust and leaf teas

13 Jul 2026 12:43 pm
Indias defence capex to grow 11% CAGR to 2.8 lakh crore by FY30: Kota

With over 70% of defence procurement now sourced domestically, Indian defence firms are benefiting from faster growth and higher valuations

13 Jul 2026 12:41 pm
Air India, Air New Zealand discuss JV for non-stop flights

A joint venture is a commercial agreement where airlines collaborate on schedules, pricing, and sales, sharing costs or revenue on routes

13 Jul 2026 12:40 pm
MoRTH plans four airport-style private bus ports; first to come up in Nagpur

The proposed hubs will replace informal roadside boarding points with organised bus parking, separate washrooms for women and men, hygienic food areas, passenger lounges where travellers can rest before catching their next bus.

13 Jul 2026 12:00 pm
Magellanic Cloud arm wins 6.93-crore CCTV surveillance contract from South Central Railway

The project, to be completed within 12 months, includes AI-enabled video management infrastructure, networking, optical fibre, NVRs and related systems

13 Jul 2026 11:53 am
Cochin Shipyard bids for Bharat Container Shipping Line orders; eyes surge in domestic shipbuilding

Jose V.J., Director (Finance) of CSL, told that the consortium was formed to reduce Indias dependence on foreign shipping lines and cut freight outgo

13 Jul 2026 10:16 am
NABARDs Gramodyam to unlock rural Indias entrepreneurial potential

Gramodyam seeks to identify, nurture, mentor and empower aspiring entrepreneurs by equipping them with industry-relevant skills, entrepreneurial competencies and access to essential support systems.

13 Jul 2026 10:13 am
El Nino may lead to sardine decline next year: CMFRI

Grinson George, Director of CMFRI, stated that El Nio warming is expected to intensify from October to December, affecting the northern Indian Ocean by April-May 2027

13 Jul 2026 10:05 am
CAG raps Maharashtra as 82.78 cr helicopter lay idle for 17 months, flags 2 cr avoidable cost

The state government had approved the purchase of the helicopter in May 2018 to facilitate anti-Naxalite operations in Gadchiroli and neighbouring areas

13 Jul 2026 9:25 am
IMD: Monsoon activity subdued in large parts of India, Uttarakhand on red alert

IMD predicts isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall likely over northeast India, West Bengal, and Bihar during the next 2-3 days and isolated heavy falls over east Uttar Pradesh in 4-5 days

12 Jul 2026 9:40 pm
How quick commerce is silently eliminating Indias middlemen and benefitting horticulture farmers

The quick commerce companies are also pleased to see a constant growth daily potato procurement in the national capital region of a leading delivery platform is 130-150 tonne

12 Jul 2026 9:08 pm
Companies running private PF trusts given 6 months to certify under new amnesty scheme

The scheme will remain open for six months from June 29, 2026, when it was notified

12 Jul 2026 9:05 pm
Indias auto retail sector aims for 3 crore sales amid financing overhaul

Even asIndias vehicle finance market has grown to around 2.65 lakh crore and motor insurance to nearly 1.25 lakh crore as leaders from Indias auto retail sector are push for real-time funding dashboards, dealer-centric credit assessment and deeper digital integration to improve working capital and customer experience

12 Jul 2026 9:05 pm
Flying into the future: Inside Bhogapurams new high-tech international airport

To offer travellers a seamless, digitally enabled experience, while emerging as a catalyst for trade, tourism, logistics and business growth

12 Jul 2026 9:03 pm
Hormuz closure threatens Indias gas, crude supplies

Exporters brace for higher energy costs

12 Jul 2026 7:45 pm
Union aviation ministry says no communication with TN on Parandur airport, decision rests with the State

Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay had backed villagers and farmers opposing the project before he assumed office

12 Jul 2026 6:50 pm
Bhogapuram can emerge as an aviation hub for Indias eastern coast: Rammohan Naidu

In an exclusive interview with businessline, Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu disclosed that the government is targeting at least five major domestic carriers with fleets exceeding 100 aircraft each to match soaring demand

12 Jul 2026 3:46 pm
SEBI employees will need to liquidate all non-permitted investment, disclose professional interests

New rules require SEBI employees to exit or freeze non-permitted investments and disclose professional interests from the previous three years.

12 Jul 2026 3:24 pm
Simaero plans to add more simulators, tap local engg talent in India: CEO

The company also has plans to transfer knowledge and technical expertise to India

12 Jul 2026 3:23 pm
Govt shielded domestic carriers from global stress: Civil Aviation Minister

Minister says crisis interventions helped shield Indian airlines from global disruptions

12 Jul 2026 2:56 pm
Retail inflation likely to have breached 4% mark in June

Under the new 2024 base series, CPI inflation rose from 2.74% in Jan 2026 to 3.93% in May, increasing 45 basis points in the past month

12 Jul 2026 2:53 pm
Goyal to visit Spain, Belgium, Finland this week

The delegation comprises leading Indian companies across sectors, including advanced manufacturing, clean energy, digital technologies, gems and jewellery, food processing, healthcare, and design

12 Jul 2026 1:54 pm
Weak monsoon may lift soluble fertiliser demand; price remains bigger risk: SFAI

Key input prices have surged 60-100% in the past year due to Chinas export curbs and West Asia tensions, SFAI President Rajib Chakraborty said

12 Jul 2026 1:51 pm
SC to hear plea seeking guidelines to curb airfare fluctuations on July 13

Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta will hear S Laxminarayanans plea for an independent regulator to ensure transparency and passenger protection in civil aviation

12 Jul 2026 12:31 pm