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Over 6,200 grievances refunds of 45 crore addressed by NCH in 8 months : DoCA

In the Travel and Tourism sector, which registered 4,050 grievances and refunds amounting to 3.5 crore were facilitated

27 Dec 2025 3:33 pm
Navi Mumbai airport says booking passenger load spiked on opening day

The airport recorded a marked rise on December 25, the first day of passenger operations, fuelled by heightened traveller interest and start of commercial operations

27 Dec 2025 3:13 pm
US airlines cancel over 1,000 flights due to Northeast winter storm warnings

A total of 1,139 flights were cancelled and 3,808 delayed as of 12:30 p.m. ET, the website said

27 Dec 2025 11:23 am
How Indias smallholder farmers are driving climate resilience

Lets honour our farmers not only for what they produce but for what they enable: a food-secure, climate-resilient India

27 Dec 2025 10:30 am
VOC Port Authority re-tenders for outer harbour project costing 9,859-crore; shifts to HAM model

The project cost is up by over 2,000 crore with earlier two bids under DBFOT not attracting many investors

27 Dec 2025 10:17 am
India-New Zealand FTA means more jobs, incomes, trade: PM Christopher Luxon

On December 22, India and New Zealand have concluded a comprehensive, balanced and forward-looking FTA, marking a major economic and strategic milestone in India's engagement with the Indo-Pacific region

27 Dec 2025 9:56 am
What recent FSSAI actions really mean for Indias dairy sector

Companies that see this as an opportunity rather than a burden will come out stronger

27 Dec 2025 9:45 am
India's electronics production rises 6-fold, exports jump 8-fold since 2014: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Electronic goods production increased from 1.9 lakh crore in 2014-15 to 11.3 lakh crore in 2024-25, while exports grew from 0.38 lakh crore to 3.3 lakh crore

27 Dec 2025 9:25 am
A looming crisis for farmers and sugar mills: Why minimum selling price (MSP) of sugar needs to be raised urgently

A fair, cost-reflective MSP is vital not just for mills but for farmers, energy security, and the future of Indias integrated sugar-bioenergy ecosystem

27 Dec 2025 9:00 am
BIS notifies first Indian standard for agarbattis, bans harmful chemicals

Announced on National Consumer Day 2025, the standardIS 19412:2025lays down clear norms for raw materials, burning quality, fragrance performance, and chemical safety.

26 Dec 2025 9:25 pm
India, Canada likely to formally restart FTA negotiations in February

Ottawa hopes to gain concessions in line with Indias other FTA partners, say sources

26 Dec 2025 9:14 pm
DGCA panel on IndiGos disruption submits confidential investigation report

The committee was examining IndiGos flight cancellations, including aspects related to planning, crew management and regulatory oversight.

26 Dec 2025 8:53 pm
Agsure Innovations lends a digital touch to coffee quality check

Agsure is offering the device at an introductory price of 1 lakh plus taxes, along with an annual subscription of 25,000 that covers software updates, maintenance and continuous algorithm upgrades

26 Dec 2025 8:49 pm
New-age player EKA Mobility builds market share in Indias electric bus segment

EKA had already been active in government-linked tenders. Today, it sits on an order book of over 3,000 electric buses from public-sector contracts, much of it already under execution across multiple cities and transport operators

26 Dec 2025 8:26 pm
India is actively engaged with the US to minimise H-1B visa interview disruptions: MEA

We have flagged concerns to the US side, both in New Delhi and in Washington, said MEA Spokesperson

26 Dec 2025 8:11 pm
Ship repair JV of SMPK, Cochin Shipyard posts 5.94 crore profit

The profit was generated by the Cochin-Kolkata Ship Repair Unit, a joint venture between the two public sector entities

26 Dec 2025 7:59 pm
IFFCO boosts nano-fertiliser capacity with new Bengaluru unit

The new unit has a capacity of about 2 lakh bottles per day, taking IFFCOs total nano-fertiliser production to 9.5 lakh 500-ml bottles daily

26 Dec 2025 7:01 pm
Virgin Atlantic to step up LondonBengaluru services next year

Flights to rise to 11 per week during JanuaryMarch 2026

26 Dec 2025 6:59 pm
FedEx strongly committed to India, says senior executive

The worlds largest express transport company operates 36 freighter flights per week to Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru

26 Dec 2025 6:18 pm
Precious metals dazzle in 2025, look to continue bull run in 2026

Overall, gold has increased by over 70%, silver by one-and-a-half times, platinum by 160% and palladium by over 120%

26 Dec 2025 6:08 pm
ICRA revises tractor industry growth forecast to 15-17% for FY26

The revision is a substantial increase from its earlier estimate of 8-10 per cent.

26 Dec 2025 4:54 pm
TCI expands cold chain warehousing with 1.5 lakh sq ft facility in Gurugram

Operated by TCI Cold Chain Solutions Ltd, the warehouse is designed to support high-throughput sectors such as quick commerce, pharmaceuticals, food and beverages, dairy, meat and poultry, and life sciences.

26 Dec 2025 4:26 pm
After apricots & apples, NDDB looks to pluck sea buckthorn from Ladakh

Sea buckthorn berries are celebrated globally as a nutritional powerhouse, rich in Vitamin C, omega fatty acids (including rare omega-7), antioxidants and phytonutrients

26 Dec 2025 4:23 pm
Ninjacart cuts FY25 losses by a tad; eyes profitability next fiscal

Walmart-funded agritech firm streamlines its business, stays away from select low margin business

26 Dec 2025 4:20 pm
Thai rice enjoys $75/t premium over Indian cereal as it eyes G2G deal with China

Huge stocks with FCI and record high output hopes lowerIndian rice prices

26 Dec 2025 3:55 pm
TIDCO re-tenders to identify a concessionaire for Kovilpatti FTO

Sources said the re-tender was due to a technical issue

26 Dec 2025 3:52 pm
GST exemption boosts health insurance coverage, average sum insured jumps 31%: Report

The report said that after the removal of GST, the average health insurance cover increased from 14.5 lakh in the pre-GST period to 19 lakh in the post-GST period

26 Dec 2025 3:19 pm
India expands natural gas grid pipeline to over 25,000 Kms, working on another 10,459 Kms

To make gas prices fair for everyone, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board started a system called One Nation, One Grid, One Tariff

26 Dec 2025 3:19 pm
Despite tariffs, India's exports to US on uptrend since Sept, tariff-hit sectors not worst performers: Report

The data shows that India's exports to the US declined from $8.8 billion in May 2025 to a low of $5.4 billion in September 2025

26 Dec 2025 12:52 pm
Govt to sharpen focus on steel output, raw material security as 2030 target nears

The focus will be on expanding capacity while adopting low-carbon technologies, developing green steel, and producing specialised high-end steel to meet domestic and export demands, according to a steel ministry official

26 Dec 2025 12:20 pm
Barrier-free tolling, road safety top agenda of transport ministry in 2026

This new system facilitates barrier-free tolling using integrated technologies, including Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) with AI analytics and RFID-based Electronic Toll Collection (FASTag)

26 Dec 2025 12:18 pm
Entities allowed to use CoalSETU supplies for industrial use, exports

But the CoalSETU window prohibits domestic resale of the commodity

25 Dec 2025 10:00 pm
Railways notifies train fare hike from December 26, short journeys spared

Under the revised structure, ordinary class fares will rise by 1 paise per km beyond 215 km, while non-AC and AC classes of mail and express trains will see an increase of 2 paise per km.

25 Dec 2025 9:24 pm
KNR Constructions to exit 4 road projects; inks deal with Indus Infra Trust

The transaction will see KNR invest 566.83 crore in equity and sub-debt, while it is expected to receive a total consideration of 1,543.19 crore.

25 Dec 2025 9:15 pm
Govt expediting action on leasing 11 more airports

Proposal now moves to PPPAC with possibility of a budget announcement

25 Dec 2025 7:56 pm
Mumbai Metropolitan Regions 2nd airport starts operations

On day one, the airport handled 48 flights serving around 4,000 passengers

25 Dec 2025 7:52 pm
Fresh snowfall revives tourism in Gulmarg after Pahalgam attack slump

Tourism officials said efforts are being intensified to sustain the momentum

25 Dec 2025 7:33 pm
From remedy to risk: Neem tree fights for its own survival

Experts say henna can help neem fight Dieback disease

25 Dec 2025 7:32 pm
Engineering exports cross $11 b in November as shipments to US, EU rise

Shipments to US up 11.4% while exports to EU jump 39%

25 Dec 2025 7:27 pm
Indias tea production, export for 2025 likely to surpass 2024 figures

Indias tea export is expected to be significantly higher this year compared to last year, despite geopolitical tensions

25 Dec 2025 7:18 pm
CCPA imposes penalty of 11 lakh on Vision IAS for misleading ads

So far, the Authority has issued 57 notices to such institutes for misleading advertisements and unfair trade practices

25 Dec 2025 7:03 pm
Odisha farmers export 1,000 kg of fresh produce to Dubai

Farmers from Odishas Kalahandi and Nabarangpur districts shipped garlic and French beans too in the consignment

25 Dec 2025 5:50 pm
Private capital reshapes Chennais public bus services in three years: World Bank

The government procured 1,025 electric buses and associated services awarded through competitive bidding

25 Dec 2025 5:49 pm
CPSEs see decline in regular employees, women workforce

CPSEs employed 15.42 lakh people in FY25, up 1.61 per cent year-on-year, largely driven by non-regular workers, while regular staff fell by about 30,000

25 Dec 2025 5:36 pm
Seven of 14 national waterways in Maharashtra cleared for development

These include key rivers and creeks such as the Godavari, Tapi and KalyanThaneMumbai waterway

25 Dec 2025 4:37 pm
Indias engineering goods exports record strong rebound in November at $11.01 billion: EEPC

According to EEPC data, October 2025 recorded the lowest engineering exports at $9.37 billion, while November 2025 saw the highest at $11.01 billion

25 Dec 2025 3:49 pm
Gujarat rolls out 3 clean energy policies; eyes 5 lakh crore investments in green hydrogen & RE

Under the Gujarat Integrated Renewable Energy Policy 2025, the State has set an ambitious target of establishing 100 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030

25 Dec 2025 2:54 pm
With more than 18 FTAs so far, India must shift focus to deliver export gains amid tough 2026 trade outlook: GTRI

The report said India's total exports stood at $825 billion in FY25 and are expected to rise only marginally to around $850 billion in FY26, reflecting a challenging global trade environment

25 Dec 2025 2:26 pm
Budget 2026-27: CII proposes 4-point fiscal plan to strengthen Indias macroeconomic stability

Recommends debt cap at 54.5% of GDP, deficit at 4.2%; calls for AI-led tax expansion and deeper institutional reforms

25 Dec 2025 2:24 pm
magicpin forays into metro ticket booking space

First-time users booking metro tickets through the magicpin app will also get a ticket for free, along with a cashback

25 Dec 2025 2:06 pm