The Hindu Businessline

Sales of induction cooktops have surged dramatically in the past four weeks

Additional capacity will help compensate for around 8,000 MW of gas-based power capacity

The 30-day US sanctions exemption, which facilitated these oil imports from Moscow, is set to conclude on April 11

Exporters hope for a revival post-reciprocal tariff withdrawal but consumer demand in the US a concern

Diesel, petrol sales at record high aided by panic buying

This could have some impact on GST collection in April, data for which will be out on May 01

Mahindra & Mahindra (Tractor) led the table with a market share of 23.81% in FY26 (23.57%) while its Swaraj Division in the second position with a market share of 18.76% (18.75%)

In the past two weeks, the Cotton Crorporation of India has increased prices by 1,400 per candy

Current situation ends threat to nitrogen fertilizer supply

Union Minister of Civil Aviation virtually started the airlines first flight from Vijayawada Airport to Hyderabads Rajiv Gandhi International Airport

Disclosing this at a meeting of a Cabinet Sub-Committee on revenue generation here on Friday,Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu saidthe RegistrationDepartment has also recorded revenue growth

Move aimed at enhancing post-harvest infrastructure and market linkages

The initiative is part of a broader push by the administration to promote off-season travel and showcase Ladakhs cultural and agricultural heritage

They are expected to be deployed with the Coast Guard Squadrons of Kochi and Porbandar

Industry says current classification does not reflect actual operations

It has been an incredible four years, and Air India group has reached a critical stage of its transformation, Tata Sons Chairman N. Chandrasekaran said said

Calls for a mission-led, market-backed transformation to unlock durable value

Earlier on Thursday, Gor had announced that a high-level Indian delegation will visit Washington later this month, in an indication of efforts to finalise the proposed interim trade deal

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has issued a draft notification to simplify procedures, reduce duplicate filings, improve electronic communication, and align incorporation processes with GST and IBC regulations

Further, Nitin Gadkari reiterated that consultants responsible for preparing detailed project reports (DPRs) for highway construction are the real culprits behind the poor quality of highways

Under the collaboration, the partners will roll out Advanced Life Support, Basic Life Support (BLS) and Neonatal ambulances

Demand for most consumer durables remained subdued this quarter due to unseasonal weather, high base effects, and delayed seasonal demand

Six-month exemption removes inspection certificate requirement for select European nations

IMD forecasts more rain from April 9-15 due to Western Disturbances over Jammu & Kashmir, cyclonic circulations over Uttar Pradesh, Bangladesh, Assam and Odisha, and associated troughs

ADB lists heightened global uncertainty due to the West Asia conflict, higher energy prices, and volatile trade and financial conditions as reason for moderation in growth estimate

With multiple FTAs already in place, India aims to improve market access and support exporters by targeting developed economies with strong purchasing power.

Indian airlines warn of revenue hit as one-flight-a-day rule disrupts expansion plans

Goyal explains that the government focused on agreements with developed countries where per capita income remained high, and industries did not directly compete with Indian businesses

Sea surface temperature in March stood at 20.97C, the second highest on record, indicating likely El Nio conditions later this year, says Copernicus report

Indian economy grew 7.6 per cent in the previous fiscal (2025-26), faster than the 7.1 per cent recorded in FY2024-25, supported by resilient household consumption

Shrinkflation is not a threat to the countrys most sacred price point; it is the mechanism that keeps it alive. The price holds. The pack survives. The contents decline, one gram at a time.

Ship traffic through the strait remains significantly below normal levels, while Donald Trump has raised concerns over Irans actions, including reports of potential charges on passing vessels

While consumer spending remained positive, overall growth momentum weakened amid falling government expenditure and mixed labour market signals

The minor fire at Terminal 1 was caused by a short circuit; the fire was brought under control immediately

Almost 90% of LPG imports coming from West Asia transit the Strait of Hormuz

India already has two caverns: an 80,000-tonne rock cavern in Mangalore and a 60,000-tonne cavern in Visakhapatnam

The amendments are part of the state governments broader effort to improve governance, streamline implementation, and ensure effective regulation of agricultural practices.

Prices of polymers, one of the key raw materials derived from crude oil refining, have jumped substantially

111 districts across 9 States have been affected by the vagaries of weather, says report commissioned by Roller Flour Mills body

New Delhi seeks tariff concessions that would give it an advantage over competing countries

Storage in at least 55 per cent below 50% of capacity as overall level in major dams drops lower than 45%

The IMF MD listed three main channels through which these shocks are playing out

Step up efforts to boost biologicals product portfolio

The World Bank said that Indias current account deficit in FY27 is expected to increase to 1.8% of GDP due to higher energy import bill

The advisory further places responsibility on port authorities to monitor compliance at the terminal level, ensuring that the intended beneficiaries receive the concessions without delay

Indias total export of okra, including in seeds form, was 6,504 tonnes worth $6.44 million in 2024-25 with Germany the top buyer

Underscoring Indias resilience during global crises, Shaktikanta Das said that the countrys real GDP growth stood at 7.6% in FY26, with an average growth of 7.8% over the past five years

Successive western disturbances have damaged harvest-ready rabi crops across Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and other States

Mittal says there could be minor local supply chain issues, but those are routine and handled on a daily basis

The IPO is definitely on track and we are evaluating the right market conditions, says CEO