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Domestic levies shift to distance-based grid; international charges raised sharply
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan stresses on total self-reliance on food
Exporters seek more sailing frequency, subsidies to offset hike in freight costs
In March too, the offtake dropped by a similar margin; mills despatched 60,000 more than allocted quota during October-February
LPG tanker movement was significantly impacted during the month due to curtailed supplies
Rahmans visit marks Indias first high-level engagement with the new government in Dhaka
Operational relief measures to support airlines as they face longer routes, rising fuel burn and financial strain
Indian workers in Gulf holding funds instead of remitting, likely to hit near-term inflows, sources say
Move follows prior intimation to Chairman as airline navigates operational disruptions and financial stress
IMMA has expressed concern over a reported proposal to reintroduce an inspector-driven regulatory system, involving increased deployment of inspectors with broad enforcement powers
The Union Budget for FY 2026-27 allocated Rs 2 lakh crore to the scheme.
Both organisations will help the Government build a skilled workforce capable of conveying the message to farmers across the State
Skymet says the monsoon will be 94% of the long-period average
Wilson to continue in the role till successor takes charge
The revised fuel surcharge, effective from April 8 will be applicable for flights operated by the airline's low-cost subsidiary Air India Express as well
The report stated that the road ahead for India's financial sector will be shaped less by the cumulative impact of sustained geopolitical and macroeconomic stress
Heres everything you need to know about Wednesdays MPC announcements
Project Chittoor demonstrates how farmers can generate power while growing crops on the same plot
The portfolio includes nine toll road assets across Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat
Sources said Indian workers in Gulf are rightnow holding money instead of sending it home, remittances could be impacted in the near term
Solarsure has projects totalling 1.5 GW in the pipeline, says its founder Bhavesh Patidar
As per the report, capital is likely to increasingly flow to models demonstrating clear monetisation and governance discipline
European carriers are bracing for similar disruption after Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz cut off nearly 21% of global seaborne jet fuel supply
Modelled on the earlier ECLGS, the proposed scheme may offer up to 90% credit guarantee coverage and run for four years
The move is aimed at unlocking deep-seated and critical minerals that are otherwise uneconomical to extract separately.
The move aims to boost availability and push daily sales beyond 1 lakh units amid global supply concerns.
Appointed in 2022 on a five-year contract, his tenure was set to end in July 2027
Supported under the Shipbuilding Development Scheme, the project aims to enhance Indias shipbuilding capacity, boost defence manufacturing, and strengthen global competitiveness
The move aims to promote electric cooking, especially amid LPG supply concerns linked to the West Asia crisis.
62,000 tonnes LPG are expected to reach India in the current week, says Govt
Rising input costs, working capital stress and increased financial burdens among concerns that worry traders
The initiative will focus on training cadets to meet the operational, safety and regulatory requirements of modern shipping
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
FM assures that there is enough fiscal space available to meet the challenges caused by West Asia war
However, Nayara Energy will go for refinery maintenance shutdown from April 9-10 for around 35 days.
Strong demand, rise in prices contributed to 17% surge in shipments; volume up a tad
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
State government increases fresh fruit bunch rates by 1,459 per tonne
Under price sanity drive, about 6,700 abnormal offer prices removed; GMV in FY26 dips 7.4% to 5.03 lakh crore
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
Exports worth nearly $200 million to Gulf markets are at risk due to suspension of shipping and air services
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
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
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
Nayara Energy will however shut its 400,000 barrels per day Vadinar refinery for maintenance from April 9
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
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
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
Thunderstorms, high winds, lightning forecast for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal

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