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AI not replacing jobs but enhancing human roles, says CEA Nageswaran

The Chief Economic Adviser urged companies to invest in skills and innovation, saying artificial intelligence raises the value of workers while the government has already laid the policy groundwork

9 Jul 2026 5:03 pm
AustralianSuper invests another AU$500 million in Indias NIIF

The fresh investment takes the Australian pension funds total exposure to India to AU$3.3 billion

9 Jul 2026 4:34 pm
Shivraj Singh Chouhan launches PRAGATI initiative to create 20,000 agri entrepreneurs

Through this initiative, participants will be supported through training, mentorship, and resources to develop as local entrepreneurs delivering a comprehensive suite of services to farmers

9 Jul 2026 4:23 pm
Ernakulam KVK commissions lemongrass distillation unit

The facility is part of KVKs efforts to introduce elephant-unpalatable aromatic crops as a sustainable livelihood option for farmers living along the forest fringe areas.

9 Jul 2026 3:41 pm
Indias growth momentum may slow in H2 FY27 as demand risks rise: Nuvama

Nuvama expects Indias growth to moderate in H2 FY27 as the impact of GST cuts fades and demand faces headwinds from El Nino and weaker income growth

9 Jul 2026 3:07 pm
KMRL inks pact with SCMS Water Institute for study on water metro connectivity to CIAL

Under the MoU, SCMS Water Institute will be the Knowledge Partner for the feasibility study, offering academic, technical, and research support

9 Jul 2026 2:57 pm
Australia to send senior business delegation to India in December, announces fresh investment push

Albanese unveils Mumbai investment roundtable as AustralianSuper commits additional $500 million to Indias NIIF

9 Jul 2026 1:55 pm
Monsoon covers entire country, 38% excess rains during July 1-9

With the Southwest monsoons advance into the remaining parts of the north Arabian Sea, Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab, the entire country came under monsoon cover on July 9, against the normal date of July 8

9 Jul 2026 1:42 pm
Bayer AG buys 11.9% stake in Bayer CropScience for 2,207 crore

Bayer AG, a promoter entity, purchased 53,54,030 shares, increasing its stake to 20.34% from 8.43% in agrochemical company Bayer CropScience Ltd

9 Jul 2026 1:15 pm
ADB trims India's FY27 growth projection to 6.6% from 6.9% on higher energy prices

Despite the growth moderation, India still continues to be the fastest-growing major economy in the world.

9 Jul 2026 1:00 pm
Fossil fuels share in Indias energy mix at record low in 2025

In contrast to historical trends, 2025 saw no overall growth in Indias fossil fuel consumption, with gas consumption falling by 5.9%, coal consumption growing by only 0.6% and oil by 0.3%

9 Jul 2026 12:54 pm
Reservoirs, sowing trend, next low may disprove worst monsoon fears

Formation of next low would signal that larger ocean-atmosphere background remains favourable for expected monsoon-salvaging positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)

9 Jul 2026 12:37 pm
Indias food waste is also a climate issue: WRI India

Solid food waste emitted 106.62 mt of carbon dioxide equivalent in 2023, a technical note by WRI India said

9 Jul 2026 12:34 pm
Keralas tax cut on low alcohol beverages may boost fruit wine output, spur horti-value addition

Major scope for wine productoin from cashew apple, pineapple, rose apple, banana and nutmeg rind, say experts

9 Jul 2026 11:57 am
Global temperatures soar as June becomes second hottest-ever recorded worldwide

Extreme European heat follows Mays scorching spell as El Nio gathers further strength

9 Jul 2026 10:36 am
US approach to forced labour tariffs inconsistent; exempts 1,600 items it needs: India

An Indian official said the exemptions provided by the USTR not only undermine the policy rationale of addressing forced labour impact in the global supply chain, but also of preventing such impact caused by circumvention practices

9 Jul 2026 10:33 am
RBI likely selling dollars to support rupee, traders say

Rupee pushed lower by surge in crude oil prices amid renewed tension in West Asia

9 Jul 2026 9:57 am
Govt waives basic customs duty on key components for electronics manufacturing

The duty waiver covers goods used in manufacture of display assemblies, the lithium ion cell and the inductor coil module in a boost for domestic production of smartphones, laptops, wearables and smart TVs

9 Jul 2026 9:51 am
Centre sets two-year deadline for passenger infra upgrade at airports

Home Minister Amit Shah directs phased rollout of Automatic Tray Retrieval Systems, aerobridge norms and baggage drop expansion to improve passenger experience

8 Jul 2026 9:53 pm
Centre approves copra and Totapuri mango procurement in Tamil Nadu

The Centre has approved the procurement of 87,226 tonnes of copra and 96,879 tonnes of Totapuri mangoes from Tamil Nadu farmers

8 Jul 2026 9:13 pm
AP invites Korean maritime manufacturers to invest in 30,000 crore Dugarajapatnam Shipbuilding Cluster

AP is an emerging maritime manufacuring hub, says Minsiter Nara Lokesh in Busan

8 Jul 2026 8:22 pm
ASEAN-India joint panel sets strict timelines to speed up trade pact review

ASEAN remains one of Indias key trading partners, accounting for around 11 per cent of Indias global trade

8 Jul 2026 8:21 pm
Food Processing Ministry holds consultation on next phase of incentive scheme

Under the ongoing PLI scheme, beneficiary companies have surpassed initial commitments by 20 per cent, with investments exceeding 9,207 crore

8 Jul 2026 8:21 pm
Heritage Foods responds to FSSAI notice on fresh paneer claim

FSSAI recently issued a notice to the Hyderabad-based company regarding misleading claims about its product Fresh Paneer

8 Jul 2026 7:38 pm
Glacier water breathes new life into Lehs wasteland

According to experts, over 90 per cent of Ladakhs land is barren and devoid of vegetation

8 Jul 2026 7:35 pm
Agri-commodity markets have not priced in fertilizer supply risks, say analysts

High prices of the crop nutrients could lead to less utilisation as China, India will likely face problems

8 Jul 2026 7:23 pm
IMF cuts India growth forecast for FY27 to 6.4%, but retains tag of fastest growing economy

The forecast is supported by strong momentum in private consumption and services activity

8 Jul 2026 7:02 pm
Pakistani rescuers scour waters for cargo plane missing off Karachi coast

The plane may have crashed into the sea southwest of Karachi after a series of sharp altitude changes before a steep final descent

8 Jul 2026 6:04 pm
Maize prices likely to rule at 2,400 a quintal, says Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

The varsitys Centre for Agricultural and Rural Development Studies has advised farmers in TNmil Nadu to make informed sowing decision

8 Jul 2026 5:49 pm
Distilleries supply 68% of contracted 1,048 cr ltrs ethanol in 8 months

Grain-based feedstocks are dominating ethanol production

8 Jul 2026 5:45 pm
UPL launches weed management solution for rice

The product has been developed after more than 10 years of dedicated research and development

8 Jul 2026 5:43 pm
Colombian specialty coffee chain Libertario ramps up India expansion, bets on premium coffee culture

The company plans to open four more cafs in the Delhi-NCR region this year before expanding into Mumbai, Hyderabad and Bengaluru in early 2027

8 Jul 2026 5:40 pm
India seeks safe passage for nine ships as Hormuz truce falters

The government is closely monitoring the vessels as renewed attacks around the Strait of Hormuz threaten an already fragile interim ceasefire between the US and Iran

8 Jul 2026 5:07 pm
ISMA defends E20 fuel, silent on mileage drop

Sugar industry body says concerns over ethanol-blended fuel are driven by misinformation, not evidence.

8 Jul 2026 4:56 pm
India's energy storage requirement set to jump from 1 GWh to 888 GWh by 2035-36: Report

India on track to surpass 10 GWh of installed BESS capacity by the year-end, the report said

8 Jul 2026 3:21 pm
Kerala to study Adanis 49% stake sale in Vizhinjam Port

CM V.D. Satheesan said the government would not take any decision that is detrimental to Keralas interests.

8 Jul 2026 3:06 pm
El Nio dry spell hits hydroelectricity generation, burdening power grid

Generation from hydroelectric plants fell almost 21% from a year earlier, the steepest drop since February 2024, data from power ministry showed

8 Jul 2026 1:08 pm
Agro-chemicals start-up Atomgrid to launch product for Indian farmers soon

It plans to expand further in Latin America, South-East Asia and Africa, before entering the US and Europe, says the Bengaluru firms co-founder

8 Jul 2026 11:59 am
Agri-Next to support 150 start-ups for technology driven innovations

The initiative aims to bridge the gap between innovation and farming by enabling start-ups to take cutting-edge technologies directly to farmers across Kerala.

8 Jul 2026 11:38 am
Monsoon recovery to support kharif sowing as rainfall activity improves: Report

The report noted, India's cumulative rainfall up to 6 July 2026 stood at 170.7 mm, 20 per cent below the long period average (LPA)

8 Jul 2026 11:27 am
Government adds Navi Mumbai Airport to list of ports to import medicines

Latest addition takes the number of ports for import drugs to 42

8 Jul 2026 11:15 am
Air India Delhi-bound flight aborts takeoff at Mumbai airport after ATC instruction

Airport sources said the takeoff was aborted because an arriving Air India Express Boeing 737 had not yet vacated the runway

8 Jul 2026 12:44 am
Rainfall deficit narrows to 12% as July records above-normal rainfall: Govt

A high-level review assessed the likely impact of El Nino on the kharif season and other sectors

8 Jul 2026 12:42 am
PM Council studyblames slow battery adoption for solar-induced stress

Theultra-lowprices ofelectricityduring midday (average 1.11 akWhrin May) andhigh ighprices during the nights (9.71)showsthe stress

7 Jul 2026 9:38 pm
Domestic air passenger traffic rises 11.6 per cent in May

Industry insiders cite stronger summer travel demand, calibrated capacity deployment and gradual recovery in seat utilisation

7 Jul 2026 9:23 pm
Kamarajar port becomes Indias 2nd major port to offer 18-metre draft

The port, whichcan now handle fully laden Capesize vessels carrying cargo parcels of up to 1,70,000 DWT

7 Jul 2026 9:09 pm
UP Data Center Policy 2026 sends strong signal to market: Experts

Bundelkhand and Purvanchal will receive additional incentives, investment target of over Rs. 2-lakh crore, the UP government said adding that there is a possibility of indirect employment for around 50,000 people under policy

7 Jul 2026 8:36 pm
Missile diplomacy: Indonesia signs pact to buy Indias BrahMos and Astra missiles

The two deals show intent and in-principle agreement to buy the battle proven missiles

7 Jul 2026 8:25 pm