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Quality control orders intended to achieve public policy objectives: India at WTO

India's tariff reforms, customs simplification measures and ambitious Free Trade Agreement (FTA) strategy have steadily strengthened the country's integration with the global economy: Commerce Secretary

24 Jul 2026 11:20 am
India secures lower 10% US forced-labour tariff under new Section 301 regime

Tariff burden for most Indian exports unchanged as Section 122 levy ends, but textiles miss proposed US tariff quota relief planned for Bangladesh, Indonesia, Cambodia, Malaysia

24 Jul 2026 11:00 am
FDI easing in e-commerce could pave way for wider opening of online retail sector: GTRI

On Thursday, the government allowed FDI in inventory-based e-commerce for export purposes, aiming to boost Indias outbound shipments while protecting small retailers

24 Jul 2026 11:00 am
17 Delhi metro stations to remain shut for third straight day; DMRC cites security concerns

The DMRC said interchange facilities will be available at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House and Central Secretariat stations

24 Jul 2026 10:00 am
India, Romania agree to double trade over next three years, strengthen defence collaboration

The president said that the Government of India has decided to double the number of training opportunities for Romania under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Programme

24 Jul 2026 10:00 am
Rice rates hit 10-month high as weather concerns grip major hubs

Indias 5% broken parboiled rice is priced at $356-$361 per ton, up from $352-$357 last week, while 5% broken white rice is priced at $355-$360 per ton

24 Jul 2026 9:10 am
US slaps 10% tariff on Indian imports over forced labour concerns

USTR Jamieson Greer announced the new tariffs on 60 countries under Section 301 of the Trade Act on Thursday, a day before the expiration of 10% additional levies on all countries

24 Jul 2026 8:00 am
Education Ministry reshuffle: Naresh Pal Gangwar named Higher Education Secretary, Vineet Joshi moved

The reshuffle also appoints Sushil Kumar Lohani to head the Animal Husbandry Department and T K Anil Kumar as School Education Secretary.

24 Jul 2026 1:21 am
Flooding in South Gujarat disrupts rail traffic to Mumbai; 14 trains, including Vande Bharat and Shatabdi, cancelled

Flooding in South Gujarat forced Western Railway to suspend operations on a key rail bridge between Gholvad and Umargam Road, disrupting train services between Gujarat and Mumbai

23 Jul 2026 10:24 pm
ITCs agri business becomes Indias largest private-sector agri enterprise, doubles revenue in five years

ITCMAARS has onboarded over 2.6 million farmers across 11 States and aims to reach 10 million by 2030 through digital advisory, precision agriculture and climate-smart farming

23 Jul 2026 9:43 pm
70,300-crore auto-component investment wave gathers pace through FY29 on EV, localisation push

The scale of the pipeline points to a shift from incremental capacity additions towards technology-led expansion across the component industry

23 Jul 2026 9:28 pm
Parliamentary Panel to FSSAI: Notify front-of-pack labelling regulations in a time-bound manner

Panel seeks mandatory added sugar declarations and colour-coded warnings on packaged foods nationwide

23 Jul 2026 9:25 pm
PM Surya Ghar to surpass 50 lakh households soon: MNRE

India will soon cross the landmark of 300 gigawatt (GW) of installed non-fossil fuel capacity.

23 Jul 2026 9:24 pm
Centre red-flags 2.91 cr ration card beneficiaries, including 34 lakh already dead

Committee urges mission-mode checks while safeguarding genuine beneficiaries from wrongful exclusion through safeguards

23 Jul 2026 9:06 pm
India eases FDI rules for e-commerce firms to boost exports of locally made goods

Restrictions on inventory-based e-commerce, B2C sales under the FDI policy will not apply for exports of goods produced in India: Press Note 3 of 2026

23 Jul 2026 8:55 pm
India faces scrutiny over tariffs, MSP, QCOs at WTO review

Chair says transparency and predictability emerged as the principal concerns during Indias eighth trade policy review

23 Jul 2026 8:48 pm
Premium petrol to remain ethanol-free, government clarifies

The government said there is no proposal to raise ethanol blending in petrol beyond 20% or to restore the supply of E0 and E10 petrol

23 Jul 2026 8:28 pm
Milky Mist set to launch IPO in early August

The dairy sector company already raised 482 crore from Temasek arm in May 2026

23 Jul 2026 8:05 pm
West Asia crisis drags down Coromandel Q1 PAT

PAT declines by 24% to 382 crore

23 Jul 2026 8:03 pm
Indian egg prices crack new record as heat, feed costs bite

Supply tightness keeps egg prices elevated; chicken prices firm up too

23 Jul 2026 7:54 pm
India, UAE plan DigiLocker integration for seamless degree verification

Move aimed at easing employment and educational opportunities for Indian professionals in the Gulf nation.

23 Jul 2026 7:26 pm
India, Panama to strengthen maritime connectivity, supply chains

This comes in the backdrop of West Asia tensions

23 Jul 2026 7:25 pm
India eases FDI rules for e-commerce to boost exports of made-in-India goods

The revised FDI policy allows inventory-based e-commerce exclusively for exports of India-made goods, while the ban on B2C inventory-led e-commerce for domestic sales remains unchanged

23 Jul 2026 6:34 pm
JSW Infras 600-crore mechanisation project at VOC Port set for FY27 Q4 completion

The terminal is designed to handle a range of dry bulk cargo, including coal, coke, limestone, gypsum, rock phosphate and copper concentrate

23 Jul 2026 6:18 pm
South Gujarat deluge shatters records as another low loomsover Bay

Valsad district and Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli found themselves in the eye of a raging rain storm through Wednesday to Thursday

23 Jul 2026 6:04 pm
Naviq Technology, IBS Groups new travel AI company, takes flight in Kochi

Based in Kochi, Naviq has started operations with 2,000 employees and plans to expand to 5,000, developing AI-powered predictive tools for the travel industry

23 Jul 2026 4:11 pm
Government steps up reforms to make India a global aircraft MRO hub

The measures include tax incentives, longer land leases, support for hangar development and private investments such as Safrans 1,300-crore engine MRO facility in Hyderabad

23 Jul 2026 3:54 pm
Government says household PNG prices remain stable despite higher global LNG prices

The government credited administered-price domestic gas and priority allocation measures for keeping household PNG prices stable while expanding the network to over 1.7 crore connections

23 Jul 2026 3:45 pm
Food processing PLI attracts 9,207 crore investment, creates 3.35 lakh jobs

The government said the scheme has boosted food processing capacity, product sales and exports while supporting MSMEs, innovation and value addition across the sector

23 Jul 2026 3:37 pm
GMR Hyderabad International Airport introduces airport taxi services

With a fleet of over 200 vehicles, comprising sedans and SUVs, the service is designed to deliver a premium, airport-assured travel experience

23 Jul 2026 3:14 pm
India enters FY27 with resilient exports, stronger FDI despite wider trade deficit: RBI Bulletin

Gross FDI inflows into India rises to $13.77 billion during the first two months of FY27, reflecting continued foreign investor interest

23 Jul 2026 3:13 pm
Air India to soon start hub and spoke flights from Amritsar

The scheme was inaugurated at Varanasi on June 25 and is part of civil aviation ministrys ambition to develop hubs in India

23 Jul 2026 2:39 pm
Indian auto parts industry seen growing at 10% CAGR till FY30: Goldman Sachs

Diversification into semiconductors, defence, EVs and aerospace to drive revenue to $124.4 billion

23 Jul 2026 11:45 am
Adani group eyes starting an airline, say sources

The plan signals a change of strategy for the ports-to-cement group which operates eight airports in India, including two in Mumbai, and has an $11 billion expansion strategy

23 Jul 2026 11:44 am
Kerala eyes global agri market through value addition, export-oriented startups: Minister Siddique

Minister disburses first instalment under PM RKVY-RAFTAAR scheme to 10 agri-startups

23 Jul 2026 9:44 am
Trump's tariff threat could impact Canadian economy but may be negotiation tactic, experts say

Experts say the tariffs could be a negotiation tactic and may not come into effect; still, Canadian trade negotiators should be cautious moving forward

23 Jul 2026 9:40 am
India, Panama chart new maritime partnership focused on logistics, digital innovation and global connectivity

Panama is India's natural gateway to Central America, Latin America and the Caribbean: Shipping Minister Sonowal

23 Jul 2026 9:35 am
Anurag Jain appointed CEO of NITI Aayog

Jain is an IAS officer of Madhya Pradesh cadre, 1989 batch

22 Jul 2026 9:21 pm
Lower area under arhar in Indias Karnataka unlikely to be offset elsewhere

This is despite higher coverage in U.P., Telangana and Andhra; Maharashtra and M.P. report double-digit decline

22 Jul 2026 8:39 pm
FACT halts ammonium sulphate production amid raw material crunch, rising costs

However, this will not have any impact on farmers as the Centre has imported more of the fertilizer

22 Jul 2026 7:28 pm
Ladakhs organic push faces first big test after chemical fertiliser ban

The ban aligns with Ladakhs long-term plan to promote natural farming and preserve the fragile Himalayan ecosystem

22 Jul 2026 7:17 pm
HAL, Safran sign long-term pact to produce superalloy ring forgings for LEAP engines

Bharat Forge signs MoU with FLYING WHALES to jointly manufacture advanced airships for Indias defence requirements

22 Jul 2026 7:13 pm
Titagarh-Ramkrishna Forgings set to start forged railway wheel production in August

The plant will end Indian Railways decades-long dependence on imported forged wheels

22 Jul 2026 7:08 pm
SEBI, IFSCA-recognised Category I and II AIFs exempted from PAN requirement

The move simplifies compliance, speeds up foreign investor onboarding and extends the PAN exemption framework to Category I and II AIFs

22 Jul 2026 6:42 pm
GreenLine Mobility, Dabur join hands for green logistics solutions

GreenLine to deploy its LNG-powered trucks across Daburs logistics operations

22 Jul 2026 6:09 pm
Siemens wins 91.6crore KMRL PhaseII communication systemscontract

The package isa keycomponent of thePhase II corridordesigned toensure safe, reliable, and efficient metrooperations

22 Jul 2026 5:49 pm
Indias edible oil import bill up 20% in first 8 months

Shipments likely to top touch 1.75 lakh crore in 2025-26 oil year

22 Jul 2026 5:17 pm
IMD Update: Active monsoon to bring heavy rain in coastal districts of Bengal

Coastal districts of North and South 24 Parganas and Purba Medinipur to receive heavy rainfall till July 24, IMD says

22 Jul 2026 5:01 pm
Rain deficit shrinks to 21 % as wet spell intensifies in West, North-West

Central India (deficit of 13 per cent) and North-West India (18 per cent) emerge as best-performing regionsthis week

22 Jul 2026 4:47 pm
Centre rebukes DGCA over conflict-of-interest lapses, documents show

Ministry flags conflict-of-interest failures and disclosure delays; concerns rise amid sector growth and safety scrutiny

22 Jul 2026 4:39 pm