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Indias merchandise exports rise over 15% till September 21: Goyal

Goyal highlighted the export growth despite geopolitical tensions, while Indias trade data showed strong increases in both exports and imports.

28 Sep 2026 5:32 pm
India-UAE trade nearing pre-war levels, says Piyush Goyal

The UAE has invested $25 billion in India and pledged another $25 billion, with growing use of local-currency trade settlements.

28 Sep 2026 4:48 pm
Indias kharif crops output may be lower, crops in winter season also at risk in rainfed areas

Atish Chandra said that all estimates project (Kharif crops) production most likely to be impacted (lower) due to deficient rains in many parts and also heavy and untimely rains even in irrigated areas

28 Sep 2026 4:38 pm
Indias industrial output grows 8% in August

Manufacturing sector grew 9%, while electricity & gas supply sector saw 12.3% growth in August

28 Sep 2026 4:20 pm
UAE plans another USD 25 billion investment in India, trade target set at USD 200 billion

The two countries will deepen cooperation across ports, shipping, space, logistics, fintech, artificial intelligence, emerging technologies and energy security.

28 Sep 2026 3:24 pm
India may need over 4 lakh crore investment in energy storage by FY32: Report

The countrys power transition is creating new requirements for storage, transmission and flexible generation as renewable electricity gains a larger role.

28 Sep 2026 3:07 pm
No shortage of coal now, govt increasing supply of coal to power plants through more railway rakes, says Coal Minister

The number of power plants with critically low coal stocks of less than 25 per cent of the required inventory or only able to generate power for less than three days rose sharply to 74 as of September 19

28 Sep 2026 2:50 pm
Tata Projects partners with Canadian firm MDS Aero to advance aero-engine testing infra in India

The collaboration brings together Tata Projects advanced infrastructure capabilities and MDS Aero Support's global expertise in gas turbine engine testing, a company statement said.

28 Sep 2026 2:04 pm
El Nino may turn 'very strong' by late 2026: IRI; experts see elevated risk for India

All 22 forecast models it surveyed, 13 dynamical and nine statistical, forecast very strong El Nino conditions through the 2026-27 winter

28 Sep 2026 12:47 pm
TN, AP fishermen agree on GPS-based demarcation to end Pulicat Lake fishing feud

Officials from both the states convened the joint meeting on Saturday to address the long-standing territorial and fishing disputes in the Pulicat Lake area.

28 Sep 2026 12:43 pm
World Bank arm IFC commits 672 crore to JNPA for shore power infra

The financing will help JNPA enable ships at berth to switch off their diesel engines and plug into land-based electricity

28 Sep 2026 12:36 pm
Keralam to strengthen compensation, prevention measures for wildlife conflict

Speaking at the annual general body meeting of the Association of Planters of Kerala, Forest Minister Shibu John said steps were being taken to restore natural forests, develop grasslands and introduce AI-based defence mechanisms along forest fringes.

28 Sep 2026 11:32 am
IMD update: Showers, thunderstorms seen for South Peninsula as monsoon resumes exit

Isolated heavy rain is expected over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal for three days; South Interior Karnataka for four days; and Kerala and Mahe for four days from Wednesday

28 Sep 2026 10:59 am
First cargo vessel since Independence set to sail abroad from Dibrugarh via Brahmaputra

Two cargo vessels, around 30 years old, have been prepared for the operation, with each vessel carrying 27 containers

28 Sep 2026 10:42 am
Iran completes rail laying on Chabahar-Zahedan link, to boost Indias access to Central Asia

Targets commissioning of strategic railway by January 2027; line will connect Chabahar port to Irans rail network and provide an alternative route to Afghanistan and Central Asian markets

28 Sep 2026 10:38 am
IndiGo flight suffers tail strike during second landing attempt at Bengaluru airport

The IndiGo A321 aircraft faced a string of tail strikes at different airports in the country in the past as well

28 Sep 2026 9:42 am
HSBC makes big push for affluent clients in India to fuel growth

HSBCs growth drive pits it against larger local rivals like ICICI Bank and Kotak Mahindra for Indias fast-expanding wealth pool

28 Sep 2026 8:18 am
Centre plans major aviation infra push in West Bengal

AAI, State government to sign MoU next month covering Hasimara, Kalaikunda, Malda and Balurghat, say sources

27 Sep 2026 8:52 pm
Govt directs company-run power plants to supply surplus electricity in market

The measure aims to ensure adequate electricity supply by leveraging all generating sources

27 Sep 2026 8:45 pm
US trade deal could shield India from 100% tariff under Russian sanctions law: Sources

Uncertainty over further US trade action has grown since Trump signed the Graham Act, which allows tariffs of up to 100% on the largest buyers of Russian oil and gas a list that includes India

27 Sep 2026 7:51 pm
Parliamentary panel seeks explanation from MCA over non-implementation of reservation policy in ICAI

Parliamentary Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes has asked Ministry of Corporate Affairs and Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) to reply to its office memorandum by October 5

27 Sep 2026 7:22 pm
Demand estimate of fertilizer for Rabi 2026-27 may be 2 LT higher

India plans a nearly 350 lakh-tonne fertilizer demand for Rabi 2026-27, with Urea leading, amid mixed monsoon impact and policy focus.

27 Sep 2026 7:15 pm
Amit Shah flags off Indias 1st LNG train; targets zero diesel use in Railways by 2030

Diesel consumption down 63 per cent since 2015-16 as Railways steps up shift to LNG, electric traction

27 Sep 2026 4:35 pm
GST Council likely to give green signal for freight movement by metro trains

DMRC plans to initiate a pilot depot-to-depot cargo movement through Urban Freight Services, utilizing the metro network as middle-mile connectivity

27 Sep 2026 2:27 pm
Ethanol sector not competing for maize with any sector, says distillers association

It is utilising the coarse cereal to create value for Indian agricultural reserouces, support energy security, says AIDA deputy director-general (DDG) Bharati Balaji

27 Sep 2026 12:22 pm
Investors choose UP because of its large consumer market and infrastructure to match it, says CM Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath talks about whats working for the state on the investment front and where it plans to go

27 Sep 2026 12:21 pm
Indias tourism sector contributes 5.22% to GDP, supports 8.46 crore jobs: Govt

Foreign exchange earnings from tourism rose to 2,76,831 crore in 2025, from 63,978 crore in 2021

27 Sep 2026 10:42 am
Agtech: Co-creation, not disruption, is the mantra

With AI and improving mobile internet, there are endless possibilities to help retailers and farmers

27 Sep 2026 10:15 am
Rethinking palm oil: What science really says about its nutritional profile

Palm oil, when used wisely, can be part of a healthy and diverse Indian diet

27 Sep 2026 10:03 am
NABARD plans more financial support for water security projects in Rajasthan

NABARD to explore increasing support through the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) and other financing instruments

27 Sep 2026 9:29 am
GOBARdhan could change the economics of Indias rural economy

If farmers, aggregators, entrepreneurs, existing agricultural businesses and energy producers can participate in these new markets, India could achieve something large

27 Sep 2026 8:40 am
The crop at the centre of Indias edible oil self-reliance push

Palm oil sits at the heart of Indias food security, and sustainability; as climate and trade risks build, the real question is not whether India should use it, but how to make that dependence more responsible for farmers, ecosystems and long term supply

27 Sep 2026 8:36 am
Boeing identifies 737 Max navigation software glitch that may delay new jet models

The software issue emerges as Boeing works to advance certification of newer narrowbody aircraft and accelerate a permanent fix

27 Sep 2026 6:04 am
Jaishankar calls targeting of commercial shipping, seafarers simply unacceptable amid Gulf conflict

India urged restraint and de-escalation while highlighting threats to civilians, energy supplies, commerce, maritime security and developing nations.

27 Sep 2026 5:40 am
Cabinet panel approves 17,167-crore outer harbour project at VOC Port in Thoothukudi

The infrastructure project is expected to lay the foundation for the next phase of growth at the port

26 Sep 2026 8:51 pm
FM Nirmala Sitharaman sets 10%+ growth target, pushes back against suggestion on missed AI bus

The start-up ecosystem, which has scaled sharply since 2015, offers evidence of the momentum needed to push growth higher, she said

26 Sep 2026 8:24 pm
Deendayal Port Authority, Assam Petro-Chemicals lay foundation stone for 2,300-crore e-methanol plant in Gujarat

The 2,300-crore project is aimed at supplying cleaner fuel to the maritime sector and is part of the ports plan to develop itself as a green-fuel and bunkering hub

26 Sep 2026 6:48 pm
Centre extending support to manufacturing to end dependency, says Finance Minister

Government offering incentives to those who want to free themselves from dependence on other countries, she said

26 Sep 2026 4:19 pm
Investment worth 469 crore gets ground for implementation through UPITS platform

The five industrial projects secured a total allotted area of 71,190 square meters in the YEIDA region

26 Sep 2026 3:34 pm
DHL Express to hike charges by 8.9% in India from January 2027

DHL Express says it adjusts its prices annually to account for inflationary pressures, currency fluctuations, and industry-specific cost developments

26 Sep 2026 1:40 pm
Passenger vehicle retail sales to grow 15-16% in September amid steady demand: Yes Securities

The overall domestic automobile retail market maintains positive momentum across segments excluding tractors, driven by strong channel confidence ahead of the festive period

26 Sep 2026 1:23 pm
26 Sep 2026 1:12 pm
Housing sales drop 6% in Jul-Sep across top 9 cities to 1.03 lakh units on slow demand: PropEquity

Housing sales in nine cities fell to 1,03,170 units in July-September from 1,09,420 units in the year-ago period

26 Sep 2026 1:08 pm
Keralams capital expenditure low, committed expenditure high: CM Satheesan

The CM says that around 80% of the revenue received by the state went towards committed expenditure, including salaries, pensions and interest on loans

26 Sep 2026 11:32 am
Punjab emerging as major industrial hub, attracted 1.89 lakh cr investment in 4 years: Mann

This generates employment potential for 6.31 lakh youth and is driving industrial growth beyond traditional centres

26 Sep 2026 10:54 am
NABARD sanctions 195-crore loan to boost fisheries infrastructure in Bihar's Siwan

The initiative aims to boost fish production, strengthen the fisheries value chain and improve the incomes and livelihoods of fish farmers, cooperatives, self-help groups and rural youth

26 Sep 2026 10:46 am
India, France discuss EPR reactor deployment, nuclear supply chain localisation

Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal briefs French delegation on progress in finalising Indias regulatory framework for nuclear power, including the Draft SHANTI

26 Sep 2026 10:31 am
Indias waste problem is also a data problem

Better waste management begins with knowing what is actually being generatedand where.

26 Sep 2026 10:13 am
The hidden economy of farm waste: How biochar and biogas are changing the game

The next phase of Indias green economy may well begin not in an industrial cluster, but with what we choose to do with the residue left behind on our farms

26 Sep 2026 9:58 am
Beyond clean label food: Where consumer brand differentiation goes next

It has unlocked a world of opportunity for new-age consumer brands, but what lies ahead is an entire arsenal to take them to the next level

26 Sep 2026 9:52 am