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Adani Airport Holdings, IHG Hotels & Resorts sign five-hotel deal; Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants enters India

Hotels to be developed across Jaipur, Mangaluru, Thiruvananthapuram and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region as part of airport-linked hospitality and mixed-use developments

14 May 2026 3:18 pm
India outperforms global peers, steel output jumps 11% amid global slowdown: Centrum

ACentrum report shows domestic crude steel production rose by 11% annually to 15.3 million tonnes, while China and other major producers faced declines.

14 May 2026 3:12 pm
Tiruppur textile industry seeks zero duty on cotton imports

The delegation stated that reducing import duty on cotton is vital for the Indian apparel industry to gain more business opportunities from Free Trade Agreement partners and boost Indias global competitiveness

14 May 2026 2:49 pm
14 May 2026 2:23 pm
BRICS could help others meet energy, fertiliser challenges: Jaishankar

The two-day BRICS Foreign Ministers meeting began in New Delhi

14 May 2026 1:50 pm
Surge in raw materials prices squeezing Indias rubber MSMEs, says AIRIA

Natural rubber prices are up 35% amid geopolitical tensions while war-related uncertainty is causing strain, says association president Anay Gupta

14 May 2026 1:36 pm
Air connectivity between India & Singapore adequate despite Air India cancellations, says Changi Airport Group

Over 250 weekly services continue; Changi Airport Group expects reinstatement when conditions improve

14 May 2026 1:18 pm
Wholesale inflation jumps to 42-month high of 8.3% in April on sharp spike in fuel prices

WPI-based inflation in fuel and power soared to 24.71% in April, from 1.05% in March

14 May 2026 1:10 pm
High-activity clusters to drive 70-80% of Indias Grade A industrial, warehousing demand

Chennai leads with three hubs; Bhiwandi remains largest at 42 million sq ft

14 May 2026 12:45 pm
Cars, two-wheelers, three-wheelers record double-digit sales growth in April: SIAM

Passenger vehicles recorded a sales jump of 25.4% year-on-year to 4.37 lakh units amid strong demand

14 May 2026 12:02 pm
PMs 7 appeals could save up to $37.8 billion, says Brickwork Ratings

The appeals aim at demand-side management, creating a forex buffer to stabilise the rupee at t Rs 95/USD and shield the fiscal deficit from $100+ oil shocks, a report said

14 May 2026 10:21 am
$1 trillion exports target for this year: Piyush Goyal

Goyal says India can achieve 16-17% export growth despite global headwinds.

14 May 2026 10:05 am
India bans sugar export till Sept 30, move seen as protecting domestic supplies

The order issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade on May 13, banning sugar export, has clarified that the ban will lapse on September 30 unless extended

14 May 2026 9:09 am
India bans sugar exports till September 2026 to control domestic prices

The decision comes as sugar production is expected to fall short of consumption for a second consecutive year due to weak cane yields and concerns over El Nino impacting the monsoon

14 May 2026 3:32 am
Jaishankar holds talks with Russias Lavrov; trade and geopolitics in focus

The discussions also covered global developments, including the West Asia crisis and the Ukraine conflict

14 May 2026 3:08 am
Three labourers die after falling unconscious inside cargo hold at Kandla

The deceased were identified as Rajesh, Masuk Ali and Raj Kumar, all labourers engaged under Mira Cargo Handling on behalf of Rishi Shipping India Pvt Ltd

13 May 2026 9:53 pm
Appetite for international travel will continue despite geopolitical situation, says PickYourTrail CEO

PM Modis recent speech had an impact on the day of his speech but high demand for overseas travel remains intact

13 May 2026 9:43 pm
Ixigo rebuilds its app from scratch with AI-voice assistant Tara at helm

The redesigned app also introduced Trip Mode, anew built-in travel companion designed to assist users throughout their journey

13 May 2026 9:12 pm
Sri Lanka seeks strengthening of free trade deal with India

Sri Lanka is looking to attract more Indian investments in infrastructure, agriculture, energy and tourism

13 May 2026 9:07 pm
Labour Secretary urges industry to revise payrolls to protect social security benefits

Labour and Employment Secretary Vandana Gurnani said this while speaking at a Assochams national seminar on labour codes

13 May 2026 8:44 pm
Uber to expand Hyderabad tech centre

Uber to set up a corporate office in Future City

13 May 2026 8:30 pm
Gold duty hike hits demand, raises smuggling concerns across jewellery trade

The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) cautioned that higher duties could further inflate prices and encourage smuggling

13 May 2026 8:27 pm
Defence Ministry pushes TReDS to accelerate payments to MSMEs

Defence Secretary RK Singh is monitoring developments for implementation of Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) to improve sluggish procurement payment cycles and address working capital access to the MSMEs

13 May 2026 8:12 pm
Indian government hikes minimum support prices for kharif crops; raises paddy rate by 3%

The government estimates the total payout to farmers at Rs 2.60 lakh crore after the revision in MSPs

13 May 2026 7:58 pm
US to impose visa curbs on 13 persons linked to Indian online pharmacy over fentanyl

Indian firm generated revenue through trafficking illicit fentanyl to people in the US, per US State Department

13 May 2026 7:54 pm
Post-elections, Amul hikes milk prices by 2/litre across India

The revision, which translates into an increase of around 2.53.5 percent, comes after nearly a year without any consumer price hike since May 2025

13 May 2026 7:31 pm
Cabinet approves scheme to promote coal/lignite gasification projects with outlay of 37,500 crore

The financial incentive at a maximum of 20% of the cost of plant and machinery will be provided

13 May 2026 7:27 pm
Cabinet clears Kharif MSP hikes, 37,500-crore coal gasification push to shore up economy

Measures target rural incomes, energy security and logistics amid global uncertainty

13 May 2026 7:22 pm
Cabinet approves AhmedabadDholera semi high-speed rail project

The project worth 20,667 crore is expected to enhance connectivity

13 May 2026 7:10 pm
Air India suspends flights on six international routes as ATF prices bite

businessline was the first to report on the airlines plans to temporarily suspend all flights to certain destinations such as Chicago

13 May 2026 7:08 pm
Govt hikes import duty on gold, silver to 15% amid forex concerns

The gold route via UAE also hit as the centre moves to ease CAD pressure

13 May 2026 7:02 pm
Cabinet clears lease extension for PPP-based modernisation of Nagpur airport

Lease extension enables GMR-led concessionaire to operate airport for 30 years from commercial operations date

13 May 2026 6:59 pm
IVPA welcomes Govts decision to increase MSP for oilseeds

A sustainable edible oil economy requires a balanced approach that protects farmer remuneration, says association chief Sudhakhar Desai

13 May 2026 6:50 pm
CIAL facilitates successful seaplane trial operations to Lakshadweep

Three operations conducted using the DHC6-400 Twin Otter seaplane aircraft

13 May 2026 6:29 pm
Govt approves 37,500-cr incentive to promote coal gasification projects

The decision was taken in the meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi

13 May 2026 4:32 pm
Air India cuts international flights on 6 overseas routes amid fuel price surge

The airline temporarily suspends services on six routes, including Delhi-Chicago and Mumbai-New York, from June-August.

13 May 2026 4:30 pm
Bayers FarmRise app reaches 5 million users

Its phygital ecosystem for farmers is led by FarmRise, a farmer-focused digital platform

13 May 2026 4:26 pm
Govt raises paddy MSP by 72 to 2,441/quintal for 2026-27

The support price for common and A-grade varieties has been increased by 72 per quintal to 2,441 and 2,461 per quintal, respectively, for the 2026-27 kharif marketing season (September-October).

13 May 2026 4:09 pm
ITCMAARS Crop Doctor enables farmers to improve plant health across 70 crops

ITCs AI- and ML-powered agritech solution is enabling real-time detection of plant diseases, delivering tailored remedial guidance to Indian farmers.

13 May 2026 3:27 pm
Indias edible oil import bill jumps 19% in H1 of oil year 2025-26, volumes rise over 13%

The value of imported cooking oils increased to around 87,000 crore from 73,000 crore a year ago, while the volume was up to 78.15 lakh tonnes from 68.76 lakh tonnes

13 May 2026 2:26 pm
Geopolitical crisis, weather may help India export 2 mt of wheat, says USDA

The governments move to lift the 2023 ban on shipments of the cereal will facilitate meet over 25 mt drop in global production

13 May 2026 2:06 pm
Call to strengthen enforcement against illegal wildlife trade

The three-day meet focuses on improving enforcement mechanisms, species identification, legal procedures, digital evidence collection and inter-agency coordination to combat wildlife crime

13 May 2026 1:38 pm
India doubles platinum import duty, raises costs for diesel SUVs and hybrids

The move is aimed at curbing imports and conserving forex, but may increase compliance costs, working capital pressure and supply-chain expenses for automakers and suppliers.

13 May 2026 1:07 pm
India wheat procurement tops 30-million tonne mark, heading towards target of 34.5 mt

Purchases surpass year-ago levels for first time this season despite Madhya Pradesh lag, with Punjab and Haryana showing strong gains

13 May 2026 1:03 pm
Maruti Suzuki crosses 30-lakh car dispatches through railways

MSIL says rail-based vehicle dispatches now account for 26.5% of total outbound logistics, marking a major milestone in its green logistics push.

13 May 2026 12:58 pm
India vegetable oil imports rise 13% to 7.94 million tonnes in Apr-Nov period

Palm oil imports nearly doubled, while soft oils like soybean and sunflower declined. In value terms, imports jumped 19% to Rs 87,000 crore

13 May 2026 12:40 pm
Marked increase in regulatory burden on food processing sector: Teamlease Regtech founder

Stringent food safety norms have meant tighter packaging and labelling requirements, higher traceability expectations, environmental regulations and consumer protection standards

13 May 2026 12:36 pm
Maruti Suzuki ramps up green logistics, targets 35% rail dispatch by 2031

Maruti Suzuki has already increased rail share to 26.5%, crossing 30 lakh cumulative rail dispatches

13 May 2026 11:31 am
AERA defers 15% revenue recovery to moderate Noida airport charges

Regulator says part of airports revenue requirement was shifted to next tariff cycle to reduce burden on passengers and airlines

13 May 2026 10:49 am
Noida airport domestic flyers to pay 490 user development fee: AERA

Tariff for greenfield facility to rise gradually till FY31 with UDF up to 1,461 for departing international passengers

13 May 2026 10:33 am