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Critical mineral demand to surge through 2040, supply gaps to persist: IEA

The report suggests that meeting future demand will require more than $750 billion in investment in mining and refining between now and 2040 under the Stated Policies Scenario (STEPS)

1 Aug 2026 10:49 am
Indian companies plan for fresh price hikes, testing inflation outlook

Consumer prices rose above the Reserve Bank of Indias 4% target for the first time in nearly a year and a half in June as food and fuel costs climbed

1 Aug 2026 9:57 am
Stronger El Nino conditions to reshape global weather through October: UN weather agency

Strengthening El Nio and a positive Indian Ocean Dipole could intensify heat and rainfall extremes across India, says the WMO

1 Aug 2026 9:29 am
Maharashtras AI advantage: Building the future of Indian agriculture

Maharashtra has the policy framework, institutional capacity and agricultural diversity to move ahead

1 Aug 2026 9:21 am
Agritechs next leap: Turning innovation into farmer impact

Indias next leap in agriculture will be defined by how effectively those innovations reach the people they are intended to serve

1 Aug 2026 9:21 am
Parametric climate insurance can help safeguard Indias 52 lakh crore agriculture economy in El Nio year

There should be public-private partnerships for strengthening weather-based insurance and building new climate-linked products for heat, rainfall, livestock and fisheries

1 Aug 2026 9:06 am
5 ways agritech can fuel real growth in Indias aspirational blocks

The real challenge is reaching farmers in aspirational blocks, where digital literacy, connectivity and private investment remain limited

1 Aug 2026 9:05 am
Why biological agri inputs could be Indias next success story

There is a strong case for a dedicated legislative framework for biological agri inputs that recognises the distinct scientific and regulatory requirements of biofertilizers, biopesticides and biostimulants.

1 Aug 2026 9:04 am
IndiGo to end wide-body flights, London service from October-end

The airline took the decision due to the challenging operating environment triggered by the ongoing geopolitical tensions

31 Jul 2026 10:21 pm
IMD predicts 7% rain deficit during Aug-Sept, sticks to 90% of normal rainfall projection

Kharif crops will sustain if there is regular rainfall even if it the quantity is less, say official sources

31 Jul 2026 9:44 pm
Cabinet approves extension of PM-KISAN scheme till FY31

Total financial outlay of 3,15,614 crore approved for the scheme during this period

31 Jul 2026 9:35 pm
Chennai port sets single-day barytes export record, adds new cargo stream

Port handles pig iron as new cargo; three harbour mobile cranes inaugurated

31 Jul 2026 9:27 pm
Samudra Manthan: Govt to boost offshore exploration for oil & gas with $8.8 billion push

The scheme will be led by state-run exploration and production majors ONGC and Oil India (OIL)

31 Jul 2026 9:21 pm
Capex grew by over 23% in April-June quarter

Fiscal deficit stands at over 18% of budget target

31 Jul 2026 9:15 pm
TBM Eagle commences tunnelling from Thirumayilai to Boat Club

It will excavate a 2,274-m long tunnel, contributing to one of the most critical underground sections of the metro network

31 Jul 2026 9:09 pm
India monitoring US Bill proposing 100% tariffs on Russian energy buyers: MEA

In touch with relevant stakeholders in Washington on the matter

31 Jul 2026 8:39 pm
AI lifts Q1 global trade despite West Asia conflict: WTO

WTO warns Strait of Hormuz disruptions will become evident from April data

31 Jul 2026 8:38 pm
Uneven spread of Indian monsoon raises concern over kharif crop prospects

The spread of monsoon has been non-linear even within states, even as July witnesses 1% above-normal rain in July

31 Jul 2026 8:12 pm
Delhi airport shines as Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chennai report lower June traffic

Hyderabad and Chennai recorded the steepest declines of 12.9% and 12.7%, respectively

31 Jul 2026 7:13 pm
Global wheat output may drop 24 million tonnes next season on Iran war, El Nino impacts

The global wheat market balance in 2026-27 could become a little worrisome in the 2027-28 season, say analysts

31 Jul 2026 6:10 pm
Indias monsoon narrows deficit after 1% surplus in July, IMD predicts below normal rain in August

However, the Indian Ocean Dipole could turn positive in September, negating the adverse impact of the El Nino on the monsoon, say experts

31 Jul 2026 6:08 pm
India's April-June fiscal deficit at 18.2% of 2026/27 target

Fiscal deficit in April-June stands at 3.1 lakh crore

31 Jul 2026 5:19 pm
West Asia crisis drags orthodox tea prices down at Kochi auctions

Export demand has slowed considerably as rising freight costs and market uncertainty have prompted shippers to scale down operations

31 Jul 2026 4:25 pm
Air India to study use of electric air taxis for healthcare deliveries

Airline signs MoU with SkyDrive and Suzuki to assess feasibility of eVTOL-based medical logistics in India

31 Jul 2026 3:41 pm
West Asia conflict: Indias Q1 FY27 crude oil import bill hits all-time high of $50 billion

One of the reasons behind the higher value in US Dollars is due to weaker Indian Rupee. India had procured a similar quantity in Q1 FY23 for around $47.88 billion.

31 Jul 2026 2:24 pm
IndiGo to decide on next aircraft order in 2030 after assessing new-generation planes: Rahul Bhatia

Next-generation aircraft generally refer to planes incorporating advanced technologies and lower emissions

31 Jul 2026 1:29 pm
Karnatakas Neelam, Totapuri mangoes fly to Maldives as APEDA facilitates first-ever air shipment

The export consignment, comprising one metric tonne of Neelam and Totapuri mangoes, was sourced directly from farmers associated with Prakruthimaya Farmers Producer Company Ltd in Kolar district

31 Jul 2026 1:12 pm
Mahindra retains FY27 tractor growth guidance despite strong June-quarter sales

Healthy farm incomes, faster kharif sowing and labour shortages are boosting tractor demand, but Mahindra says it will wait for the remainder of the monsoon before revising its FY27 outlook

31 Jul 2026 12:18 pm
Air India, SkyDrive, Suzuki sign pact to study eVTOL aircraft use for medical logistics

The proposed collaboration comes amid India's major cities face severe traffic congestion, creating significant challenges for time-critical medical logistics, according to a company release

31 Jul 2026 12:00 pm
Toll plazas to get world-class public toilet facilities under new NHAI initiative

NHAI to enhance sanitation blocks at toll plazas through performance-based contracts framework

31 Jul 2026 8:59 am
India exports 7 tons of Bihar's Makhana to Canada

The consignment, comprising 7 metric tonnes packed in two containers, was dispatched through Mundra Port to ZKV Foods, Canada.

31 Jul 2026 8:47 am
Centre may expand CCTV like restrictions in other sensitive areas: IT secretary

Speaking at a CII event on semiconductors, Electronics and IT Secretary S Krishnan said that while producing chips in the country, it is also important to ensure that there is a market that exists for them

31 Jul 2026 8:41 am
India launches first sovereign-backed maritime liability insurance under BMIP

The new insurance product strengthens Indias maritime risk management framework while expanding domestic underwriting capacity and reducing reliance on overseas insurers.

31 Jul 2026 8:10 am
India-based Skiez Travels among six sanctioned by US over Mahan Air network

The latest US sanctions target companies accused of helping Irans Mahan Air sustain operations through commercial and logistics support.

31 Jul 2026 7:32 am
2 months of monsoon, yet over 50% of Indian key reservoirs are half-empty

The level in major reservoirs improved further this week to 44% of the 183.565 billion cubic metres capacity

31 Jul 2026 12:17 am
Buffalo meat, non-basmati rice lift Indias Q1 agri produce exports

Shipments rise 14% to $7.64 billion; Basmati rice shipments decline on reduced offtake

30 Jul 2026 10:04 pm
Domestic sugar prices to remain firm in short-term, says Triveni

Company registers 2.1 per cent growth in net turnover at Rs 1,581 crore

30 Jul 2026 10:02 pm
Dairy company Sids Farm raises 81 crore in pre-series B round

Funds to strengthen supply chain, expand footprint and drive product innovation

30 Jul 2026 9:32 pm
M.P. suspends e-token system for fertilizer, order buy of 60% of moong crop

Industry divided on States decision to suspend the e-token for distribution of urea and DAP designed to curb black marketing

30 Jul 2026 9:31 pm
Govt looks to improve FTA utilisation as trade pact network expands

Commerce Departments FTA monitoring committee to meet in August to discuss impediments faced by industry in utilising the 16 trade pacts implemented so far

30 Jul 2026 9:03 pm
Petrol would have cost 125/litre during March-April without ethanol blending

Despite sharp increase in global crude prices, India was able to shield consumers through calibrated government interventions, says Gadkari

30 Jul 2026 8:06 pm
India-EU FTA has work plan to address CBAM concerns: Official

Pact provides for cooperation on verification of embedded carbon emissions, recognition of verifiers

30 Jul 2026 7:59 pm
Food ingredient maker Arboreal Bioinnovations raises 230 crore in Series A funding

The funding round was led by EAAA with participation from Omnivore and Rainmatter

30 Jul 2026 7:30 pm
More nutraceutical firms under FSSAIs scanner

The food safety regulator has issued prohibition orders against Vatave Health Care and Neuherbs True Vitamin

30 Jul 2026 7:19 pm
El Nino likely to further strengthen during October-December, Indian govt tells Upper House of Parliament

Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, said El Nino events are generally classified as weak, moderate, strong, or very strong

30 Jul 2026 7:14 pm
Study moots phased time-bound reduction of import duty on aluminium to zero

The report says it is undermining their domestic value addition and eroding their manufacturing competitiveness

30 Jul 2026 6:25 pm
Over-speeding caused 82,124 road accidents in 2025: Gadkari

In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari said driving on the wrong side and lane indiscipline caused 4,089 accidents, followed by jumping red lights (276) and the use of mobile phones while driving (136).

30 Jul 2026 4:52 pm
India-EU FTA has comprehensive provisions to address CBAM issues: Official

Under the mechanism, the EU will impose a carbon tax on goods such as steel, aluminium, fertiliser and cement as they emit carbon beyond a specified threshold during manufacturing

30 Jul 2026 3:49 pm
TN govt sets up expert advisory panel to monitor, assess impacts of strong El Nino

The move follows an alert sounded by the Additional Chief Secretary/Commissioner of Revenue Administration that there is a high probability of a severe El Nino event developing in 2026

30 Jul 2026 3:18 pm
Finance Ministry flags AI, supply-chain risks, calls for faster policy implementation

The ministry said quicker policy responses and effective implementation would be essential to encourage investment in the Indian economy

30 Jul 2026 3:07 pm