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The decision follows an earlier 3% hike in October 2025 and is expected to benefit millions of employees and pensioners.

Backed by initiatives like Startup India, Fund of Funds, and Seed Fund Scheme, the sector saw a 51.6% rise in registrations and a 36.1% increase in job creation

The Civil Aviation Organisation said air routes over eastern Iran were reopened at 7 am (0330 GMT), according to the state-owned IRAN newspaper

The India Meteorological Department issued its first long-range forecast for the 2026 Southwest Monsoon, estimating rainfall at 92% of the Long Period Average

Vyapar Delhi event, FADA President C.S. Vigneshwar stated that the ongoing conflict in West Asia will specifically affect export volumes and the supply of essential commodities like oil and aluminium

The ministry stated that the move comes as part of the government's broader push to enhance ease of doing business and reduce delays in approvals under export-linked schemes

The runway at Pune Airport, which was temporarily unavailable due to an incident involving an Indian Air Force aircraft, has now been restored and declared operational, the IAF said in a brief statement

The envoy noted that recent budgets of both India and South Africa have prioritised infrastructure development

The report anticipates that power demand will rebound to a 6% growth rate in FY27, driven by a combination of normalising industrial activity and specific climate factors

Striking the balance between sustainable practices and economic pressures will become important going ahead

As the industry continues to modernise and align with national priorities such as biofuels and export growth, processed sugar is emerging as a key pillar of Indias agri-export strategy

The government may take reciprocal steps if China continues with the suspension, as the ground on which the decision was taken was not legally valid, say sources

Total wheat procurement has reached 51.34 lakh tonnes (lt) until April 16 after the purchase season began from April 1

The mines being auctioned are spread across coal/ lignite bearing states are expected to attract significant investment, enhance domestic coal availability, and generate employment opportunities

Refiners are doing their best to line-up oil cargoes to meet local demand, says Ministry

According to the complaint, farmers bought seeds and seedlings from nurseries and agricultural service centres in November 2025, but the crop failed to perform as expected

In its order, FSSAI reiterated that the use of calcium carbide for artificial ripening of fruits such as mangoes, bananas and papayas is strictly prohibited as it poses serious health risks

Experts feel that absence of such a mechanism creates structural disadvantage for manufacturers

Wholesale prices in markets outside Jammu and Kashmir have fallen by 3040%, driven by rising temperatures and a decline in fruit quality

Thunderstorm activity is set to gather urgency over the south-western state around April 22 (Wednesday next), roughly 40 days ahead of the normal June 1 onset of themonsoon in Kerala

The partnership will focus on promoting regenerative farming practices, improving agricultural productivity, and enabling environmentally responsible solutions across agriculture, aquaculture, and allied sectors

The average price realised is 205 compared to 201 in the previous week

The company aims to disburse 8,000 crore to 9,000 crore in loans in the year ending March 2027 and has already sanctioned 3,700 crore for two greenfield ports in Andhra Pradesh, taking the total sanctions to 11,100 crore so far

Telangana wants Centre to sanction 4,000 crore to purchase 15 lakh tonnes

Rising economic weight boosts appeal for alternative investors; private markets gain traction

Indias craft beer market is set to approach $1 billion by FY27, driven by rapid growth in premium and innovative brews such as honey ales and tea-infused beers, which are outpacing the broader beer segment

AI Governance and Economic Group (AIGEG) to coordinate policy across ministries, departments and sectoral regulators and oversee cross-sectoral governance issues

Both sides are believed to have detailed discussions on loss-making Air India

Water level in four of the five regions below 50 per cent; deficient rain in 30% of the country since March 1

Jet fuel supplies are tightening due to the Iran war and oil disruptions, raising concerns over higher airfares, flight cuts and travel uncertainty as airlines brace for a challenging summer season

Officials said both military and civilian-use goods, including oil and metals, could be treated as contraband

While the government cited technical reasons for notifying the law now, discussions are underway to enable its rollout by 2029 instead of the earlier 2034 timeline

Government asks industry to prepare for E25 compliant vehicles

A total of 19 factories are currently operational, as against 38 mills operating at the same time last year, ISMA says

Study flags rising costs, traffic shifts and sectoral stress

With payment delays, skyrocketing shipping costs, and shrinking profits, small and medium-sized exporters are worried that this extra financial burden could threaten their place in the competitive global market

Trade sees volumes down at 5.6-5.7 million tonnes from previous years 7.3 million tonnes

The zone also achieved over 93% punctuality, improving connectivity and passenger convenience across South India while maintaining efficiency despite ongoing infrastructure works.

The DGCA has launched an investigation into the incident, which occurred while one aircraft was stationary and the other was taxiing.

The airline cited financial distress and offered property as security, while the opposing side argued the issue had already been settled by higher courts.

(This interview with Mark Mobius was originally published in October 2015. It is being republished following his passing yesterday)

India exports around 800,000 tons of sulphur a year, with more than 90% going to China

Industry approaches MNRE for softening CERC order

Indias prices most competitive; Beijings imports come when it has alleged the presence of GMO in New Delhis shipments

The restaurant and food services sector is also facing challenges, with around 10% of restaurants reported to have shut down and business declining by 79,000 crore per month

The two sides are also expected to discuss regional and global issues and their cooperation in international organisations

Heat-building anticyclone may move across Central India and Peninsular India during next seven days

While Delhi accounts for just 3-4% of national 2W and PV sales, it acts as India's lead indicator for EV penetration

He said there was a need to understand the range of uncertainty arising out of the conflict, particularly in South Asia and in general in the Asia-Pacific region

Everyone knows that India is heavily dependent on imports to meet its fossil fuel requirements. The decision makers felt that chartering vessels to bring fuel was easier