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Truck rentals in India fall due to low industry activity

IFTRT said there is a decline of about 15% to 20% in dispatches from manufacturing hubs

30 Apr 2026 3:28 pm
SpiceJet flight chaos hits passengers, three flights cancelled from Mumbai

Two flights from Mumbai to Ahmedabad take off after long delays

30 Apr 2026 3:18 pm
From surplus to strain: World rice supply threatened by Iran war, El Nino

The effects of the Iran war are impacting farmers in top exporters Thailand and Vietnam as well as the import-reliant Philippines and Indonesia, growers and traders said

30 Apr 2026 2:28 pm
India's GDP forecast of 7-7.4% for FY27 clouded by West Asia war: Finance Ministry

The ministry said India enters FY2026-27 at a point where strong domestic fundamentals are being tested by external challenges

30 Apr 2026 1:28 pm
West Asia crisis poses supply shock risk, if recovery delayed inflation may spread across economy: Finance Ministry

Gulf oil repair delays and possible weak kharif may trigger cost-push pressures; El Nino adds uncertainty to outlook

30 Apr 2026 12:58 pm
Welspun Enterprises bags 7,300 crore Pune-Shirur Highway contract

The award significantly expands WEL's order book, which now stands at approximately 18,755 crore up from 13,341 crore as of December 31, 2025 after adjusting for Q4 FY26 execution

30 Apr 2026 12:18 pm
Coconut oil, copra prices head south amid weak demand, export disruptions

Thalath Mahmood, President of the Cochin Oil Merchants Association, says that coconut oil prices in Kerala fell to 266 per litre, with copra rates dropping to 153

30 Apr 2026 12:08 pm
Indias sugar production up 7% at 275.28 lakh tonnes till end-April

Industry seeks early revision of MSP citing higher production costs, subdued ex-mill realisations

30 Apr 2026 12:08 pm
Rain, thunderstorms, lightning likely as western disturbance crosses into North-West India

Heat-engine anticyclone dominates weather over interior Maharashtra and neighbouring Telangana

30 Apr 2026 11:58 am
Distillers welcome move to allow vehicles to run on up to 100% ethanol

Ravi Gupta, chairman of the Indian Federation of Green Energy, states that switching to 100% ethanol will enable automakers to produce flex fuel vehicles (FFVs)

30 Apr 2026 10:58 am
India plans to add 92 vessels with 51,383 crore investment in FY27

The plan includes expanding fleets such as container vessels, LPG carriers and green tugs, alongside enhancing coordination across key ministries.

29 Apr 2026 10:57 pm
Air passenger traffic slips marginally in March

Industry cites higher ATF prices, fuel surcharges and calibrated capacity deployment as factors shaping domestic travel trends

29 Apr 2026 9:57 pm
West Asia crisis creates a need to reprioritise policies and fiscal spending: CEA Nageswaran

India enters this challenging phase from a position of relative strength, Nageswaran says

29 Apr 2026 9:57 pm
Govt holds high-level meet to boost financing for e-buses and e-trucks

The meeting brought together key stakeholders, including government departments, banks, NBFCs, global institutions, OEMs, and industry bodies, highlighting a coordinated push to strengthen EV financing frameworks

29 Apr 2026 9:47 pm
PM Modi to take stock of long term strategy to address supply chain shocks next week

Prime Minister will meet the concerned Ministries and the empowered groups to review their long term strategies

29 Apr 2026 9:27 pm
India to gain from UAEs OPEC exit in long term

New Delhi may gain through increased crude and LPG flows and expanded energy cooperation

29 Apr 2026 9:17 pm
Andhra Pradesh natural farming initiative among 4 finalists for Food Planet Prize

The 2026 award grants $1.5 million (approximately 14 crore) to the winner and $150,000 (approximately 1.4 crore) to each finalist

29 Apr 2026 9:17 pm
Export outlook for April positive; FTAs to drive growth: Goyal

Farm exports, MSMEs are key to EPM strategy, says Commerce Minister

29 Apr 2026 9:17 pm
Global tensions present opportunity for India amid inflationary risks: Finance Ministry

Indias strong domestic fundamentals and strategic autonomy could help it gain from the shifting global order, the Monthly Economic Review says

29 Apr 2026 8:49 pm
India entering new growth chapter; AI to multiply productivity: BlackRock

With particular interest in the energy sector, Ben Powell said that his eyes are following fuel price in India

29 Apr 2026 8:35 pm
Armed with Govt missive, Indias APEDA poised to take up rice GMO issue with China

Environment Ministry, ICAR deny GM-rice is cultivated in India in communication to the export promotion authority

29 Apr 2026 8:17 pm
DP World scales up inland transport to support India-UAE trade

Shipping lines are operating services to ports like Khor Fakkan, Fujairah, Sohar and Salalah as the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked

29 Apr 2026 7:28 pm
Air India Express expected to post FY26 loss of around 3,500 cr

Board to review FY26 financials amid rising fuel costs, and ongoing network expansion

29 Apr 2026 7:26 pm
Agrizy sets up new lab to develop botanicals for wellness markets

The facility aims to meet the growing demand for scientifically validated and regulatory-compliant botanical ingredients

29 Apr 2026 7:07 pm
Uncertainty prevails over El Ninos potential strengths, says Australian weather body

Forecasts range from a weak-to-moderate event to the possibility of a strong event, based on the level of warming in the central tropical Pacific, says Bureau of Meteorology

29 Apr 2026 6:46 pm
L&T divests stake in Hyderabad Metro Rail arm for 1,461 crore

The buyer, Hyderabad Metro Rail, is a Telangana government-owned entity

29 Apr 2026 6:06 pm
AI-based climate intelligence platform predicts 15-40 extra hot days each year for next 2 decades

Heavy rainfall events are projected to increase steadily in the next two decades

29 Apr 2026 5:27 pm
Air India pilot passes away in Bali after suffering cardiac arrest

The nearly 40-year-old pilot had operated a DelhiBali flight on Tuesday before experiencing severe discomfort at his hotel

29 Apr 2026 4:46 pm
India spent 4.3 lakh crore on energy subsidies in FY25; fossil fuel support still triples clean energy

Indias FY25 energy subsidies reached 4.3 lakh crore, with fossil fuel support tripling that of clean energy initiatives.

29 Apr 2026 4:46 pm
RAFAC 2026 focuses on innovation, AI integration in food analytics

The two-day national conference organised by the Coconut Development Board, commenced on Wednesday with a strong emphasis on innovation, collaboration and emerging technologies.

29 Apr 2026 4:06 pm
India exports rise in early April despite West Asia crisis: Piyush Goyal

He noted strong exporter sentiment and said shipments are being rerouted due to challenges in the Strait of Hormuz

29 Apr 2026 3:56 pm
ATMA seeks policy support to address supply chain worries

With crude prices remaining volatile and key shipping routes such as the Strait of Hormuz and the Suez Canal under stress, the industry is facing rising input costs, shipment delays and higher freight and insurance charges

29 Apr 2026 3:26 pm
Bayer Foundation anchors evergreen fund to boost healthcare, climate and agriculture in India

With a focus on measurable outcomes, the fund targets improving 1 million lives, empowering 1.5 million women, and enhancing livelihoods for 0.5 million people in rural and small-town India

29 Apr 2026 3:16 pm
GDP growth may slip to 6% if Indian crude basket averages $120/barrel in FY27: EY

IMF has projected India's GDP growth at 6.5 per cent for FY27, while the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the World Bank expect it to be 6.9 per cent and 6.6 per cent, respectively

29 Apr 2026 3:16 pm
Non-standard oil packs deliberately misleading consumers: SOPA

Urges govt to standardise packaging as firms tweak sizes to mask prices

29 Apr 2026 2:46 pm
Marine experts demand traceability in fishmeal sector

CMFRI-led meet calls for transparency amid rising fishmeal demand

29 Apr 2026 1:26 pm
Navi Mumbai airport says VIP lounges are a common feature, incorrect to exclude them from tariff proposal

This comes in response to International Air Transport Associations (IATA) objections for a 55 crore VVIP terminal

29 Apr 2026 1:24 pm
Iran war, jet fuel concerns cloud airlines' summer holiday plans

Carriers have been largely riding out the crisis with hedges that have tamed costs even as the price of jet fuel has risen nearly 84% since the start of the conflict on February 28

29 Apr 2026 1:06 pm
Prithu raises $1.1 m to scale carbon removal platform for nature-based solutions

Climate tech start-up to expand regenerative agriculture projects and dMRV infrastructure in India

29 Apr 2026 12:56 pm
India proposes rules to allow higher ethanol-blended fuels in vehicles

The Ministry said the draft includes provisions for E85 fuel, a blend of 85% ethanol with petrol, and E100, which would allow vehicles to run on nearly pure ethanol

29 Apr 2026 11:16 am
Balance of Payments support measures needed to anchor inflationary expectations amid persistent rupee weakness and volatile capital flows: SBI report

The current rupee depreciation is not in line with macro fundamentals; therefore, we need a structural solution to Indias balance of payments deficit, the report said

29 Apr 2026 9:55 am
Indias fertilizer production drops as Iran war disrupts supplies

Even after adding an estimated 4-5 lt output for the remaining days of April, total production for March-April is expected to reach only about 64 lt, nearly 12 lt lower year-on-year

28 Apr 2026 9:38 pm
India to challenge US Section 301 probes in public hearings over two weeks

The USTR alleged that trade surpluses and inadequate protection against forced-labour imports in certain economies, including India, burden American commerce through artificially low-priced competition and displaced domestic production

28 Apr 2026 9:04 pm
Oil Ministry may make OTP-based LPG cylinder delivery mechanism permanent

In a bid to prevent diversion at the distributor level, the MoPNG said that OTP-based deliveries have been increased from 53% (February 2026) to 90%cent on April 4, 2026

28 Apr 2026 8:52 pm
Chennai Division records 1,290 crore freight revenue in FY26

The Division also successfully revived and recaptured key traffic streams

28 Apr 2026 8:44 pm
Kashmir cherry growers pin hopes on rail cargo to cut losses, boost returns

Ganderbal accounts for nearly 65 per cent % of the Valleys cherry production, with around 1,200 hectares under cultivation.

28 Apr 2026 8:14 pm
Centre likely to maintain status quo on ATF price rise cap amid airline cost concerns

Government continues discussions on crack band mechanism, VAT relief to ease pressure on aviation sector

28 Apr 2026 7:29 pm
Hub and spoke operations to debut from Delhi - Varanasi route

Air India will participate in the launch phase starting from June 1

28 Apr 2026 7:28 pm
No proposal to raise diesel, petrol prices: Govt

All refineries are operating at high capacity with adequate crude inventories, says Sujata Sharma

28 Apr 2026 7:04 pm
Rise in copper sulphate prices increase cultivation costs for coffee, arecanut growers

Copper sulphate prices have gone up by 70 per cent from 270 per kg last year to over 450 per kg now

28 Apr 2026 6:46 pm