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Union Cabinet to discuss capex support for critical mineral processing, VGF for RE grid-scale storage system

The Hindu had learnt previously that the potential scheme could provide support of about 30% for setting up of these processing plants

4 Nov 2026 12:17 pm
Oil rises on Iran war uncertainty after Trumps Republicans face election rout

In the previous session, Brent settled at its lowest level in nearly four weeks as traders weighed talks to end the wars in Ukraine and Iran

4 Nov 2026 11:29 am
NMDCs iron ore output rose 18% in Oct, sales dip amid rain impact

Dispatches were temporarily impacted by disruptions to the KottavalasaKirandul (KK) railway line after sections of the route were washed away due to heavy monsoon rains in September and October.

3 Nov 2026 8:40 pm
Explore opportunities in digital economy, students told

Expert session in Kalaburagi highlights career prospects in data centres, start-ups and technology-driven industries

3 Nov 2026 6:52 pm
Demonstrations generate protest economy, Supreme Court tells Delhi traders

The Bench headed expressed sympathy for the right to livelihood of the small traders, hawkers, push cart vendors, noting that their right competed with the right to expression of the protestors

3 Nov 2026 3:44 pm
After 22 years, RBI reopens UCB licensing: can new audit rules ensure a safer banking sector? | Explained

MSCARO and ICAI build guardrails for multi-state cooperatives aspiring to become banks

3 Nov 2026 11:59 am
Petronet LNG reports 52.3% growth in net profits, in talks for availing undelivered cargoes

Along with their results, Petronet LNG also declared a dividend of 7 per equity share

3 Nov 2026 4:30 am
Congress seeks JPC probe into IDBI Bank sale, alleges valuation irregularities

The party questions the use of banks funds by Fairfax to finance acquisition; demands disclosure of valuation reports

2 Nov 2026 10:11 pm
Capex push to continue, but fiscal prudence non-negotiable: FM

India must to talk with optimism and there needs to be reduction in cynicism says Ms. Sitaraman

2 Nov 2026 9:29 pm
Four flights bound for Kathmandu, Varanasi diverted to Lucknow due to adverse weather

A Himalayan airlines, a flydubai, and two IndiGo flights were diverted on November 2 due to adverse weather conditions

2 Nov 2026 1:14 pm
IndiGo sees a lot of opportunities; current industry situation challenging: CEO Willie Walsh

At his first in-person briefing after taking charge as CEO in August, Mr. Walsh said the airline expects to start getting the wide-body A350 aircraft from the second quarter of 2028

2 Nov 2026 11:25 am
Coal Indias production increases 19% as mining recovers after monsoon slump

In a statement, the Coal India said, The achievement assumes greater significance in view of the need to augment coal stocks at thermal power plants amid rising power demand.

1 Nov 2026 10:06 pm
Indias coal imports decline 5.83% in August

According to a statement from the Coal Ministry, the decline was primarily led by the power sector whose imports during the reported period declined 6.4% overall.

1 Nov 2026 6:09 pm
Crude oil prices very volatile in Q2, carried both discounts, premium at varying intervals: IOCL Official

Anuj Jain, Director (Finance) at Indian Oil also stated under-recoveries on LPG is projected at 309/cylinder in November and 370/cylinder in December.

31 Oct 2026 9:25 pm
Towards recognising women farmers

Maharashtras passage of the Women Farmers Empowerment Bill, granting women independent recognition as farmers irrespective of land ownership, brings into focus the structural bias against the female agricultural workforce, highlights the need for a database of women farmers and using it to ensure access to welfare schemes

31 Oct 2026 7:19 pm
Can higher FSI reshape Chennais real estate market and skyline?

From housing affordability to urban infrastructure, the benefits and challenges of allowing more construction

31 Oct 2026 2:06 pm
KTR questions proposed sale of IDBI Bank, asks if its valuable real estate assets were factored in valuation

BRS working president sought to know why the concerns raised by IDBI Bank employees over the proposed disinvestment were not being addressed

31 Oct 2026 12:20 pm
Deepavali sales expected to gain momentum in Coimbatore next week

With Deepavali falling in the first week of amonth this year, people are likely to begin shopping after receiving their monthly salaries andfestivalbonuses; the last 5-6 days preceding the festival is likely to witness massive retail activity

29 Oct 2026 9:18 pm
Coal India profit jumps 57% as higher offtake, prices weigh over costs

Cost of input materials increased 20% during the quarter.

29 Oct 2026 8:54 pm
Disinvestment as key economic strategy

Given the fact that privatisation of several PSEs is a long journey, calibrated disinvestment could serve as an interim measure

29 Oct 2026 1:14 am
U.S. Fed holds interest rates steady despite surging inflation

The 12-member FOMC voted 10-2 to hold rates at a target range between 3.75 and 4.00%, citing the need for more data in the fight against inflation

29 Oct 2026 12:08 am
Vedanta Group eyeing $20 billion profits over next two years: Chairman Anil Agarwal

Vedanta is targeting $11 billion in profits this year, Chairman Anil Agarwal said.

28 Oct 2026 10:06 pm
The way out of the dangerous trap

India risks a middle-income, low-productivity trap as weak job creation, stagnant wages and sluggish investment reinforce one another; escaping it requires better vocational education, wider diffusion of technology and useful knowledge, and greater social value for skilled work

28 Oct 2026 9:50 pm
National seminar on AI and Indian economy in Hubballi on Saturday

Basavaraj Horatti will inaugurate the event being organised by the JSS Banashankari Arts, Commerce and Shantikumar Gubbi Science College

28 Oct 2026 8:28 pm
India and Mexico sign Terms of Reference for preferential trade agreement negotiations to begin

Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal visited Mexico for the signing. The two sides also discussed a possible business delegation from Mexico visiting India in the first quarter of 2027

28 Oct 2026 7:51 pm
Real estate sector welcomes governments move to relax height restrictions for non-high rise buildings

The permissible height of non-high rise buildings has been increased from 18.3 metres to 19.5 metres

27 Oct 2026 10:18 pm
Coal India H1 capital expenditure surges 27% to 7,966-cr, exceeds target

The capex spend in the first half of the fiscal year surpassing the stipulated target of 7,286 crore for the period.

27 Oct 2026 7:25 pm
India poised to refine for world as global capacity declines: Union Minister Hardeep Puri

India's refining capacity is currently around 290 million tonnes per annum and is expected to expand further, he said

27 Oct 2026 3:18 pm
IndusInd Bank posts profit of 1,242 crores in Q2; asset quality improvement and interest income drives growth

The banks bottom line for Q2FY27 was supported by a rise in net interest income, which stood at 4,569 crore as against 4,409 crores a year ago

27 Oct 2026 2:25 pm
Desist from targeting Hindu festivals, economy: VHP to Opposition over November 1 rally

The remarks came a day after traders held a protest at Kashmere Gate in New Delhi, demanding that Congress defer the November 1 rally until after Diwali.

27 Oct 2026 12:14 pm
What the new E100 vehicle rules mean | Explained

The amendments modify Rule 115, which deals with emission standards and related requirements for motor vehicles, and Rule 115E, which contains additional provisions relating to emission testing

27 Oct 2026 11:14 am
BPCL shifts crude sourcing towards Middle East as Russian oil loses price edge

Russian crude accounted for 37% of their import basket in the second quarter.

26 Oct 2026 10:03 pm
Why durable paints are gaining ground in Indias real estate market

From silicate mineral paints to multifunctional coatings, the focus is shifting towards weather resistance, lower maintenance and long-term building performance

24 Oct 2026 4:47 pm
Government to modify labour survey to capture gig economy, unpaid household workers

Periodic Labour Force Survey will include additional questions to measure labour underutilisation

23 Oct 2026 10:29 pm
Bharat Petroleums net profit dips amid volatile crude prices in Q2

Bharat Petroleums revenues spurred 29% whilst net profit declined 22.5% on a year-over-year basis in Q2

23 Oct 2026 10:22 pm
Net FDI at $3.3 billion in September 2026, positive for third consecutive month

FDI inflows exceeded outflows in seven out of the last eight months, a reversal of what occurred in the five months before that

23 Oct 2026 9:10 pm
Data suggests broad-based increase in food prices: RBI Bulletin

Inflation in rural areas was found to be higher than in urban areas; headline CPIinflation edged up over the months and showed signsof greater generalisation across commodities

23 Oct 2026 7:55 pm
Oil prices extend rally to near six-month high amid Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

Brent crude futures touched an intraday high of $114.94 a barrel on Friday after Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabias civilian and energy infrastructure, with Indias crude basket averaging $120.08 so far this month; Adani Total Gas raised CNG prices by 4.45 per kg

23 Oct 2026 6:13 pm
India-Poland strategic partnership should translate into JVs: PM Donald Tusk

Poland PM Donald Tusk called for greater technological cooperation between India and Poland, while addressing the India-Poland Business Forum at Bengaluru

23 Oct 2026 3:26 pm
Oil hits near six-month high as Houthi attacks rattle Saudi Arabia

Brent crude futures (December) were trading about 3.2% higher than their previous close at $112.35 per barrel on Thursday afternoon

22 Oct 2026 4:43 pm
SBIs cyber defences under scrutiny; its Cyber Defence Centre to be operational by FY27

The banks FY26 reports detail IT audits, automated threat monitoring and security testing, and outline plans for an integrated Cyber Defence Centre

22 Oct 2026 4:22 pm
T.N. Real Estate Regulatory Authority reconstituted; retired IAS officer Phanindra Reddy appointed chief

Retired IAS officers Reeta Harish Thakkar and Mythili K. Rajendran, retired district judge S. Kirubaharan Mathuram, and retired engineer-in-chief K. P. Sathyamurthy have been appointed as members of the authority

22 Oct 2026 2:13 pm