The Hindu Businessline

Increase in prices of raw materials and imported fertilisers is likely to increase the working capital requirement of players and also raise the subsidy bill of government by 20,000-25,000 crore, report says

According to the sources, noises were heard in the aircraft following which it was diverted

As geopolitical tensions escalate, Indian traders face a financial crisis with millions in pending payments, jeopardizing not only their businesses but also the livelihoods of thousands of farmers reliant on the basmati rice exports

An ICICI Bank report stated that the economic impact will likely remain concentrated in March and April, with a gradual easing of supply constraints anticipated in the following months

The talks are part of a broader strategy to deepen Mercosurs global integration, enhance export opportunities and reduce reliance on traditional markets

We have taken up with the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas to see within the existing conditions what best can be done, sources aware of the discussions said

The demand comes ahead of the WTO Ministerial Conference in Cameroon, with calls for consistent application of trade rules similar to actions taken against Russia

Transworld acted quickly to counter disruptions in key trade routes, ensuring timely delivery of food and critical supplies between India and the UAE

Higher prices for petrol and diesel exert more pressure on the consumer basket than in previous years, despite recent stability in other sectors

The Noida airport has been developed as the second international airport for the Delhi-NCR region, complementing Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport

According to a Llyodslist report, vessels are required to undergo vetting, submit documentation, and pass through a designated corridor under IRGC escort

The National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM), which includes around 900 formulations such as painkillers, antibiotics, and anti-infectives, will be impacted.

The revised cost of 1,948 projects now stands at Rs 41.98 lakh crore, up from Rs 36.32 lakh crore

The new facility will consolidate the IndiGo Support Centre (ISC) and Ifly learning centres under one roof to enhance collaboration, organisational cohesion, and long-term growth

The bonds are rated AAA (Stable), reflecting strong safety and investor confidence. Proceeds will primarily fund the acquisition of logistics and warehousing assets across key Indian markets

Indias inflation target range remains unchanged at 4% for five years, effective April 1, 2026, ensuring monetary policy stability.

Share of broken rice supplied through ration shops to be reduced to 10% from 25% currently, says Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra

Exports to the US, UAE decline during the month, but shipments to China double

Attempts to dilute development mandate, shrink policy space for poorer nations and skew rule-making in favour of major economies need to be thwarted, they say

Such a move will help in overcoming volatility in fertilizer prices as being witnessed now

Steel prices have surged roughly 20%, PVC pipe prices are up 25%, while petroleum-dependent materials such as tiles are also under pressure

With this, credit card or debit card or Unified Payment Interface (IIPI) can now be used for customs duty payment.

The initiative aims to introduce precision agriculture technologies and resource-efficient farming practices in the tobacco-growing regions of Andhra Pradesh

A media statement said that EFT has officially commenced Make in India production of the E610P agricultural drone, with BSPL serving as the designated manufacturing and distribution partner

India accelerates PNG adoption amid rising LPG supply risks, mandating households in connected areas to switch within three months.

The amendments reinforce the policy intent of decriminalising minor and procedural non-compliances

New Delhi supports facilitating investment flows to developing countries, LDCs but there is no change in its opposition to IFDA proposal at the WTO, say officials

The Central Consumer Protection Authority has termed it the practice an unfair trade practice under theConsumer Protection Act, 2019

US agency suggests cooler than normal weather may persist into April, prevent heat-up of land

Vivek Raj wants to make farming as predictable as manufacturing so that a farmer can plan crop yields, timelines and income with near certainty

The development comes amid shrinking spreads and oversupply are straining ethanol profitability

It has been tasked with recommending immediate interventions to support farmers hit by falling prices, while also outlining long-term strategies to stabilise the sector.

Besides supporting farmers and workers in the agri-export sector, the initiative also helps stabilise supply chains and reinforce market confidence

Experts wonder on the possibility of such a rejection as India does not grow any GM food

Starts deploying 100 advanced weather stations in Punjab

The Minister asked officials to play a proactive role during this time of crisis, according to a statement issued by the agriculture ministry

businessline was the first to report on revamped framework, funding structure

businessline was the first to report on revamped framework, funding structure

Two tankers from Saudi Arabia and West Africa are expected to reach New Mangalore Port in next few days

The Railways has also operated over 75,000 special trains this financial year to ease overcrowding, while safety measures have reduced consequential accidents by 90%.

Lack of compensation rules stalls shift to support renewables

In addition to increasing production, this has resulted in generating a massive business of about 5,000 crore, a media statement from Uttar Pradesh govt stated

The agency expects inflation to rise to 4.3% and sees limited rate action, with the central bank likely to maintain a neutral stance

The framework introduces time-bound approvals, standardised processes, and investor-friendly provisions to boost piped natural gas (PNG) expansion and last-mile connectivity

Domestic manufacturers market share falls below 50 per cent as imports hit 1.6 lakh tonnes in 2025

For cancellation made between 72 hours and 24 hours, 25 per cent of the fare will be deducted, subject to the minimum charge

Push for reciprocity, plurilateral deals seen raising pressure on India; experts warn of erosion of multilateral norms

Overall coverage 42.68 lakh hectares against 43.69 lakh hectares in the same period a year ago

The sector employed about 12.81 crore workers during January-December 2025, adding more than 74.52 lakh jobs from 2023-24, per the survey

At the heart of it is a deceptively simple rule: under the revised framework, a 2 crore BMW i7 now carries the same taxable perquisite value as a 12 lakh Tata Punch EV, a flat 8,000 a month, irrespective of what the car costs. For luxury OEMs that have long struggled to crack the corporate fleet market, it is the opening they have been waiting for