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Kolkata Metro to get 60 next-generation trains in five years: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Vaishnaw also outlined proposed high-speed rail corridors, including DelhiVaranasi and VaranasiSiliguri routes, aimed at sharply reducing travel time and boosting regional connectivity

6 Jun 2026 1:32 pm
Bengal to see 1 lakh crore railway push, says Suvendu Adhikari

Adhikari added that improved Centre-state coordination would accelerate railway development, ensuring that every district in West Bengal is connected by rail infrastructure

6 Jun 2026 1:29 pm
SAS says working closely with Indian govt to commence flights

The airlines return to India after seventeen years has hit a hurdle

6 Jun 2026 12:58 pm
Vizag port successfully berths 292-metre-long cape-sized bulk carrier

MV Graceous, a cape-sized bulk carrier with 45 metres beam and a draft of 12.2 metres, had arrived at the port's EQ-1 berth, said an official press release from the Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA)

6 Jun 2026 12:48 pm
RBIs swap window, tax cuts could attract $50 billion inflows, but rate hikes likely as inflation rises: Report

The RBI has raised its FY27 inflation forecast and trimmed growth projections, citing higher oil prices, supply-side bottlenecks, geopolitical uncertainties and potential El Nio-related risks to agriculture

6 Jun 2026 10:38 am
Fertiliser security should anchor Indias green hydrogen strategy

The opportunity now is to use that architecture to deliberately build capabilities in sectors where India has both the industrial base and the strategic need

6 Jun 2026 10:28 am
India entered 1,821 new markets in FY26: an agri exports keep pace without supply chain reform?

The future of agri exports will be determined at the warehouses, logistics corridors, the cold chains, technology platforms

6 Jun 2026 9:58 am
Andhra Pradesh eyes key role in Arctic shipping and global trade corridors, says Lokesh

Andhra Pradesh eyes key role in Arctic shipping and global trade corridors, says Lokesh

6 Jun 2026 8:28 am
India aims to triple seafood exports to $30 billion by 2031, says Piyush Goyal

Goyal urged the industry to focus on quality, production growth, branding and value-added products, particularly processed shrimp, to secure better returns in global markets.

6 Jun 2026 7:48 am
Balrampur Chini Mills launches bioplastics initiative focused on sustainability and rural growth

The platform seeks to position agriculture as a key source of next-generation sustainable materials.

6 Jun 2026 7:48 am
Maize farmers likely to shift to cotton, soybean, paddy, ragi

Deviations in rainfall during the June-September monsoon season will have significant implications for agricultural production in India

5 Jun 2026 10:07 pm
Coordinated Centre-RBI measures target sustained dollar inflows

Reforms could improve reserve adequacy and bolster investor confidence

5 Jun 2026 9:27 pm
ABB partners with Cochin Shipyard for Green Tug Transition programme

The GTTP aims to transition Indias harbor tug fleet from conventional diesel-powered vessels to greener alternatives in five phases from 2024 to 2040, a press release said.

5 Jun 2026 9:06 pm
Nominal GDP to beat budget estimates of 10.1% in FY27: CEA Nageswaran

Even if the growth were to slip below 7 per cent as the RBI forecast suggests macro stability measures and supply assurances will bring us back to a 7 per cent plus growth track in FY28, says CEA

5 Jun 2026 8:17 pm
Global trade in goods shows resilience in early 2026 despite West Asia crisis: WTO Trade Barometer

Demand for AI components partly offset disruptions; readings indicate growth starting to lose momentum

5 Jun 2026 7:47 pm
Rebounding Assam output lifts Indias April tea production by 5%

As output rises to 104.28 million kgs, pluckings in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka continue to trail

5 Jun 2026 7:37 pm
HDFC Banks Parivartan helps prevent stubble burning across Punjab and Haryana farmland

The banks orporate social responsibility initiative implemented the project in partnership with CII Foundation

5 Jun 2026 7:07 pm
Economy grows 7.7% in FY26, beats estimates on manufacturing strength

Double-digit sectoral expansion helps economy deliver stronger annual performance

5 Jun 2026 6:57 pm
Air India carries over 1,000 tonnes of mangoes this summer

London was the top export destination with 180 tonnes weekly, followed by Frankfurt at 40 tonnes, and Dubai, New York, and Newark, each at around 30 tonnes

5 Jun 2026 6:37 pm
KUFOS hold workshop on scientific shrimp farming

Event focuses on innovation, disease management and mud crab fattening technology

5 Jun 2026 5:47 pm
Mazagon Dock joins race to anchor Andhras 29,000 crore mega shipbuilding cluster

A special purpose vehicle (SPV) has been established by the State government and Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) for a mega shipbuilding cluster with a capacity of 1.2 million tonnes

5 Jun 2026 5:40 pm
Protecting Indias seed sovereignty

Over 10,500 plant varieties registered under PPV&FRA, including over 5,250 farmers varieties, 3,118 private-sector breeder varieties and 2,164 public-sector varieties

5 Jun 2026 5:17 pm
FY26 GDP growth beats estimates to reach 7.7%

Q4 growth at 7.8%; real GDP crosses 323 lakh crore mark

5 Jun 2026 4:57 pm
Muted demand hit tea prices at Kochi auctions

Export demand for orthodox leaf teas remained subdued in Sale 23, as West Asia buyers adopted a wait-and-watch approach

5 Jun 2026 2:57 pm
Storage in Indias 166 key reservoirs falls below 30% of overall capacity

Four of five dams in the country are half-empty as monsoon makes landfall three days late

5 Jun 2026 1:10 pm
Indian companies willing to deepen presence in Venezuela, Oil Minister Puri says

Venezuelas interim President Delcy Rodriguez invites Indian energy delegation to country

5 Jun 2026 12:08 pm
Trump optimistic on India trade deal despite criticism of high tariffs

The US President said he reversed the situation and now his country was making a lot of money with India

5 Jun 2026 11:27 am
Monsoon strong over parts of Kerala, may struggle to progress north

Mumbai may have to wait until third week of June for rain, according to European Centre for Medium-Term Forecasts

5 Jun 2026 11:27 am
FII gets IT exemption on interest, capital gain for Government securities

At present, foreign investors pay a 12.5% long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax on bonds and listed shares held for more than 12 months

5 Jun 2026 11:15 am
Indias nutraceutical boom is straining supply chains, warn Dabur and Himalaya executives

The wellness boom is straining supply chains, inventory management and distribution systems nationwide

5 Jun 2026 10:07 am
Govt to boost biogas prices, subsidies in new programme

Policy to increase offtake price of compressed biogas, offer financial benefits to companies for spending on new projects

5 Jun 2026 10:04 am
Strategic partnership with India 'robust', Trump's invite to Modi reflects strong ties: US

Responding to a question on when a Quad Leaders summit could happen and a possible meeting between Modi and Trump, Pigott referred to the White House for any such timing and announcement

5 Jun 2026 9:47 am
RBI MPC Meeting 2026 LIVE: Will RBI Guv keep repo rate on hold? MPC decisions to be announced at 10 am today

The Reserve Bank of Indias (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is set to announce the decisions taken in its second meeting of the financial year 2026-27 on Friday at 10:00 am, followed by a press conference by Governor Malhotra later in the day.

5 Jun 2026 9:12 am
ED froze assets worth USD 25 billion and restored USD 6.6 billion to fraud victims

Speaking at the inaugural meeting of the BRICS Expert Network on Asset Recovery, Navin highlighted asset recovery as a key pillar in tackling corruption and financial crime

5 Jun 2026 8:18 am
Tajpur deep sea port declared unviable, Bengal proposes new site at Dadanpatrabar

Bengal is also advancing plans to connect Kolkata with the Water Metro network and has reviewed a 19,209 crore maritime investment roadmap aimed at boosting ports, logistics, and employment

4 Jun 2026 10:46 pm
India, US had positive discussions on trade deal: Commerce Department

No clarity has been provided on when the India-US BTA is likely to be concluded

4 Jun 2026 10:06 pm
Assam gets high-quality second flush tea this year on favourable weather

The second flush crop accounts for around 15% of Assams annual tea production

4 Jun 2026 9:58 pm
Indias LPG Imports in March-May 2026: West Asias loss is Washingtons gain

Closure of the Strait of Hormuz forced New Delhi to turn to the US to fill the gap in imports left by its four top supplies in West Asia

4 Jun 2026 9:18 pm
Indias domestic LPG under-recovery rises to around 700/cylinder

Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary in MoPNG, stated that the under recovery on LPG domestic cooking cylinders is nearly 700

4 Jun 2026 9:16 pm
IndiGo suspends flights to six Asian destinations

IndiGo will resume bookings for all the impacted services starting October 1

4 Jun 2026 9:16 pm
Poultry industry to cut production by 25% with immediate effect to offset input cost rise

Move follows sharp rise in soybean meal prices, a key ingredient in poultry feed

4 Jun 2026 8:57 pm
FM inaugurates women-led agri processing centre at Yadgir

NABARD has established the Centre managed by Baddepalli Women FPC

4 Jun 2026 8:56 pm
Parliamentary Panel expresses concern about slow private investment, FDI outflow

Committee discusses policy changes to attract investment and manufacturing shifts

4 Jun 2026 8:26 pm
India, Venezuela eye expanded energy, economic ties

Talks between PM Modi and Acting-President Delcy Rodrguez focus on oil partnerships, critical minerals, and resolving unpaid dividends

4 Jun 2026 8:16 pm
Climate resilience must become a national priority for agriculture, says farmers apex body

Calls for a dynamic mix of eco-friendly methods and tech innovations to secure the future of food and farming in India

4 Jun 2026 7:26 pm
Blue Economy key to Viksit Bharat 2047: Experts

At the three-day international conference hosted by KUFOS, speakers emphasised that social inclusion, stakeholder engagement, and science-based policymaking are essential for the Blue Economy and sustainable development

4 Jun 2026 6:56 pm
Truck rentals rate remain steady for now amid fuel price hikes: Shriram Mobility bulletin

Agricultural tractors posted healthy growth of 13 per cent y-o-y

4 Jun 2026 6:46 pm
India to conclude at least 2 to 3 substantive FTAs: Goyal

Goyal emphasised that India is not slowing down, it is growing more aggressive

4 Jun 2026 6:36 pm
Sahyadri Farms to roll out B2C processed horticultural foods

Defers IPO plans due to unfavourable market conditions

4 Jun 2026 5:36 pm