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The duty reductions cover both crude and refined varieties, with the sharpest cut applying to crude sunflower oil imports
The move comes as authorities seek to prevent disruptions to government payments and banking transactions during the proposed strike period
Rajvir Rathi, head of agricultural affairs and policy at Bayer Crop Science, and Giridhar Ranuva, business director of BASF Agricultural Solutions India, will be the new Vice-Chairmen
Fifth round of CEPA negotiations to focus on sorting out tricky issues such as agriculture, visas and non-tariff barriers
This initiative underscores the regulators commitment to ensuring food safety and compliance amid rising concerns over online food sales.
The company's initial focus includes Sahakar Logistics Park in Bhiwandi, a 42-acre Grade-A industrial and logistics development with approximately 1.3 million sq ft of chargeable development potential
India has more than four crore students enrolled in higher education, while a significant proportion move away from their hometowns for studies
They seek unit-specific approval for agricultural produce and food products coming into the country as other countries impose for rice
Poddar is the Founder-Trustee of Museum of Art & Photography (MAP), a Bengaluru based Museum and a unit of Art & Photography Foundation
By 2030 the revenue profile of airports will change and 70 per cent of revenue will come from non-aeronautical sources, Bansal said at the SBI Banking & Economics Conclave 2026.
Marketing margins are at a negative of 8 per litre on petrol and 9 a litre on diesel while LPG under-recoveries at 300 per cylinder
The project will be implemented across the four undivided districts of Rayalaseema as well as Prakasam and Nellore districts.
The Kanda Express carrying onions from the PSF buffer stock is scheduled to reach Kolkata on September 24, the department said.
UPASI has suggested that the government engage with the EU to seek a practical, proportionate and non-discriminatory implementation of the norms that will come into effect by the end of this year
The survey was conducted during July 2025 and June 2026 among over 2.46 lakh households all over the country except villages in Andaman & Nicobar Islands
East India and North India delivered stable growth trajectories during the month, registering 8% and 9% year-on-year growth in August respectively
Domestic air traffic falls 6.3% year-on-year to 1.21 crore passengers; SpiceJets share drops to 1.2%
Farmers said that a 15-16 kg carton of apples is currently selling for 700-1,000, down from 1,100-1,700 a few weeks ago.
Driven by strong industrial activity, consumption and export goods
India will have to mobilise very large volumes of capital over the next two decades for infrastructure, manufacturing, urbanisation, energy transition, enterprise and innovation, he said at the SBI Banking and Economics Conclave
Exports during the first seven months of CY26 reached 4,55,489 tonnes, reversing the marginal decline in H1, says a InCred Research report
The winter schedule commencing from October 26 to March 28, 2027 features a total of 1,766 scheduled weekly flight movements, comprising 885 arrivals and 881 departures
Premium design, gorgeous display and a whole suite of AI smarts are packed in the Samsung Galaxy S26
CMFRI advised consumers not to avoid tuna or other commercially available fish solely based on reports of parasitic infections detected in fish from a particular region
OECD said structural policy reforms that enhance the ability of economies to cope with supply side disruptions are also a key priority for governments at the current juncture
This registry, part of the Centres Digital Agriculture Mission, aims to create a single digital identity for farmers and simplify access to government agricultural schemes and services
The Boeing 787-9 aircraft, operating the flight 6E4 from London Heathrow to Delhi, was airborne for around an hour before turning back
Jefferies said transshipment volumes may have supported container traffic at Indian ports, helping them maintain growth despite geopolitical tensions
The MoU provides a framework to combine CSLs industrial capacity with Synergys experience in owners representation, engineering, project management across shipbuilding and ship repair.
Indias economy has also benefited from lower-than-expected supply disruptions, sustained capital inflows, and limited pass-through of higher input cost to consumer prices, ADB says
The services PMI increased to 55.8 from 54.1 in August, and the manufacturing PMI rose to 55.7 from 52.8
All Indian airlines together carry a total of 129.47 lakh passengers in August 2025
Case seen as setting precedent for Indias duty-free sector
Track of the deep depression would take it likely from Visakhapatnam northwards to interior of south Odisha and onward to Jharkhand
Earlier on Wednesday, S&P Global Ratings projected Indias FY27 GDP growth at 7% - the same rate Moodys Ratings projected last week
Carney says Ottawa making good progress in its trade negotiations with India
In its Economic Activity for Asia Pacific report, S&P estimates consumer inflation to average 5.1% in FY27
The proposed network will provide handholding support to businesses while industry seeks greater integration of government systems and trade platforms
The mechanism allows financiers to seek guarantee cover for eligible receivables, potentially encouraging wider participation in invoice-based MSME financing
The investigation will examine import data for 2022-25 and determine whether Chinese shipments have harmed Indian producers
Says foreign investors are confident about India given the countrys macroeconomic stability, fiscal prudence, inflation management and the size of its domestic market
Industry estimates are currently pointing to 9-11 per cent FMCG demand growth through the August-November festive period
Ariana Agarwals aim was to turn compassion into action and make Indias informal workers count
Challenge-based airport selection aims to cut construction time to 18 months; 200 heliports planned
Horticulture crops more sensitive to climate than many field crops, says IIHR director Tusar Kanti Behera
Government to examine advantages as well as potential disadvantages to take a balanced approach on the matter
Pan-India average ex-mill sugar price is currently about 30 per cent lower from its peak level at around 4,450 per quintal
Minister urges mills to focus on byproducts of sugarcane which can help pay better prices to farmers
Airline has received Rs 150 crore under ECLGS; further funding to be worked out with bank
Govt in touch with airlines, emphasis on ensuring that people who wish to travel should be able to do so, the minister said

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