The Hindu Businessline

A proposal to amend the SEZ Act could boost MRO, defence, engineering and IT services by allowing INR payments for services to domestic clients

The MPC has left the repo rate unchanged in its last three meetings while maintaining a neutral policy stance for six consecutive meetings

On the widespread fears of job losses, Kumar said although some repetitive and physically demanding tasks would inevitably be automated, robotics would create new jobs as it boosts industrial productivity

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will introduce the Bankers Books Evidence Bill, 2026 in Parliament on Monday, replacing the 125-year-old Bankers Books Evidence Act, 1891

The Panchakam initiative recommends cultivating five crops: drumstick, papaya, chilli, curry leaf, and cowpea

Total cargo handling crosses one million in June quarter led by international cargo growth despite West Asia crisis

IndiGo, with a domestic market share of more than 66%, is set to induct Airbus A321 XLR aircraft before taking delivery of wide-body A350s from 2028

The MPC will meet between August 3 and August 5 to decide on the policy rates.

The power demand in May last year was 230.99 GW.

The shift comes as Mumbai International Airport Ltd intends to suspend freighter flights in order to carry out airside improvement works

The sharp increase in raw material prices has substantially raised the production cost of phosphatic fertilizers and ammonium sulphate, undermining the companys financial viability

Fertiliser sales touch 41.09 lt by July 17, against an estimated demand of 74.28 lt for the entire month

Turning crop residue from a seasonal pollution crisis into a reliable clean energy feedstock could reshape rural incomes, energy security, and Indias climate commitments, if policy and infrastructure catch up with the opportunity

The real challenge is going to be whether the industry can supply the required amounts of milk in an efficient, sustainable, and affordable manner

A single platform-observed flood, heatwave, landslide or drought can replace slow field surveys, putting money in farmers hands within days instead of seasons

The next phase of Indian agriculture should help India nourish itself and biofortified crops offer us an opportunity

Early-stage funding gained momentum despite a moderation in late-stage investments

Strong consumer demand, new launches and lower borrowing costs drove robust sales growth across passenger vehicle and two-wheeler manufacturers.

`The spoke airport model to expand civil aviation is showing success]

MoCA to review notice periods, NOC requirements, DGCA staffing norms and airport slot allocation as part of broader market entry reforms

Both sides noted that the MoU between the health authorities of the two countries is at an advanced stage of finalisation for signature

Odishas merchandise exports reached $10.8 billion in FY 2025-26, accounting for 2.4% of Indias total exports

Strong consumer demand and policy support drove Indias passenger vehicle market to one of its best monthly performances in July.

Beyond the late fee, missing the income tax return deadline can result in losing valuable tax options and loss carry-forward benefits.

Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh see a rise in acreage

With this launch, Air India will be only carrier operating non stop flights from Mumbai to Canada adding nearly 2,000 seats on the route

The citizen application will enable users to locate the nearest available ambulance, track its live location and estimated arrival time, receive preliminary guidance via video calls and check the estimated fare before booking

The extension was granted because some farmers faced technical issues, pending documentation, and personal reasons, Bharane stated

The advance transfer gives states additional fiscal resources ahead of the scheduled monthly devolution to support spending and development programmes.

Agarwal succeeds U Subba Rao, who has assumed charge as General Manager of Southern Railway

An officer belonging to the 1987 batch of the Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineering (IRSME), Rao has held key leadership positions across various Zonal Railways and Production Units

The Greenfield airport has been designed to handle 6 million passengers annually which can be scaled up to 40 million passengers

According to data made public on GST portal, collection from domestic sources rose over 10% to around 1.45 lakh crore reflecting consumption picking up

Last year, over 7.3 crore ITRs were filed by September 16, 2025, which was the extended date for filing tax returns for AY 2025-26

GMR group said the airport has been completed several months ahead of schedule; initially, the annual passenger handling capacity will be six million and this will be scaled up to 40 million

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Fiscal deficit stands at over 18% of budget target