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Govt lists 5 bills for introduction during Monsoon Session

The Bills focus on MSME development and education reforms

16 Jul 2026 9:08 pm
Dynamic airfare regime essential for aviation growth, Centre to explain to Supreme Court: Civil Aviation Minister

Minister says dynamic pricing is global practice; government intervenes only when it detects predatory pricing

16 Jul 2026 8:56 pm
Brazil tariff shock underlines risks of rushing India-US trade pact, say experts

India watchful as the US global tariffs of 10% are set to lapse, while Section 301 probes remain a key uncertainty

16 Jul 2026 8:47 pm
British Airways ground handling receipts are taxable in India, says ITAT

UK airlines may face similar tax treatment; German and Dutch carriers remain protected under treaties

16 Jul 2026 8:34 pm
Centre designed Modified UDAN scheme after decade of feedback: Civil Aviation Minister

Modified regional connectivity programme widens route eligibility, extends VGF support, and introduces operational support for smaller airports

16 Jul 2026 8:28 pm
Government targets 25% food processing levels by 2031, seeks investments

PLI success prompts fresh investment push alongside export ambitions nationwide

16 Jul 2026 8:17 pm
nurture.retail sees 35% rise in its monthly active users in FY26

One in every four agri-retailers in India is now registered and one in five visiting the platform every month, the company said in a statement

16 Jul 2026 7:47 pm
India issues 28,000 cr EPC tender for Mahi Banswara nuclear power plant

This is the largest Nuclear Island EPC packages ever floated for Indias indigenous Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) programme

16 Jul 2026 7:41 pm
Foreign carriers place a premium on India, deploy A380 on key routes

These moves come amid increased competition and changes in traffic flows following tensions in West Asia

16 Jul 2026 7:35 pm
India to come out soon with export-oriented fisheries policy with focus on inland fishery

Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Minister Rajiv Ranjan Sing asks ICAR to explore using drones for transporting the products and inputs for farming could be a solution

16 Jul 2026 7:32 pm
NMPA Chairman hopes to achieve 53 mt cargo handling in FY27

Sushil Kumar Singh said that the port handled 50 mt of cargo during 2025-26, the highest ever in the history of NMPA

16 Jul 2026 7:09 pm
EU rejects Chinese rice flour cargo for GMO presence

An EU notification issued on Monday said the Netherlands had found the presence of GMOs in hydrolysed rice flour

16 Jul 2026 7:04 pm
Kashmirs trekking ban deals blow to seasonal tourism economy

The ban has affected the livelihoods of hundreds of people associated with trekking

16 Jul 2026 6:28 pm
Indias oilmeal exports decline 21.5% in April

The decline is attributed to Red Sea shipping disruptions, higher freight costs, and intense price competition from South American soybean meal.

16 Jul 2026 5:16 pm
India, UK trade pact to enhance export competitiveness, slash trade costs: Experts

Agreement presents MSMEs the opportunity to integrate into global value chains, expand their international footprint, and build sustainable export capabilities: Trade Promotion Council of India

16 Jul 2026 5:02 pm
NITI Aayog charts 2047 roadmap to expand India's Bioeconomy to $2.6 trillion

The report calls for mission-mode execution to make India one of the worlds top three biotech powers.

16 Jul 2026 4:42 pm
Aurum PropTech acquires Housing.com in all-equity deal to build AI-powered real estate platform

Aurum will issue 1,97,93,309 equity shares, representing approximately 20.5 per cent of its enlarged share capital, to acquire 100 per cent of Housing.com

16 Jul 2026 4:18 pm
Bengaluru airport widens air cargo lead over Chennai as international volumes surge

The shift marks a reversal from a year ago when Chennai was marginally ahead in international cargo. Industry sources attributed better infrastructure connectivity to Bengalurus all round performance

16 Jul 2026 3:43 pm
Pavizham Group MD receives Business Excellence Award

The award was presented by Union Ministers Prataprao Jadhav and Anupriya Patel in the presence of Nitin Gadkari

16 Jul 2026 3:38 pm
16 Jul 2026 2:48 pm
US anti-dumping, countervailing duties hit Indian paprika exports

The duties come on top of the additional tariffs that the US is considering on Indian imports under Section 301 provisions

16 Jul 2026 2:14 pm
Air India revamps mobile app; can deploy India-specific innovations: Airline official

Mobile app would provide greater ease of booking and allow the airline to respond more quickly to the needs of the customers

16 Jul 2026 2:14 pm
Govt issues draft CAFE III norms; invites stakeholder suggestions

The new norms, which aim to progressively reduce vehicle emissions, will replace the existing CAFE-II norms that are likely to come to an end on March 31, 2027

16 Jul 2026 1:56 pm
India identifies $51 bln in critical imports for domestic manufacturing push, sources say

India imported $775 billion worth of goods in the 12 months ended March 2026

16 Jul 2026 1:54 pm
Wheat production will likely be affected by climate this year

Experts fear delayed kharif harvest may impact wheat, even as the market faces a volatile scenario

16 Jul 2026 1:23 pm
PM Modi to flag off Indias first hydrogen-powered train between Jind and Sonipat

During his Haryana visit on Friday, PM Modi will unveil development projects worth nearly 14,700 crore spanning highways, healthcare and urban infrastructure

16 Jul 2026 12:49 pm
Natural rubber plantations of1.80 lakh ha completed in North-East under Project INROAD

Despite several operational challenges, including Covid-induced disruptions, nearly 90% of the ambitious target of 2 lakh hectares of new plantation has been achieved

16 Jul 2026 12:29 pm
IEA sees $6.5 trillion at risk if China imposes rare-earth curbs

The IEA report argues that countries should work multilaterally to stockpile 11 high-risk materials, which would require an initial purchase of $9.2 billion and with a net annual cost of $900 million

16 Jul 2026 11:51 am
Indias pharmaceutical exports to UK to cross $981 million in FY26-27 on back of FTA: Pharmexcil

The projection builds on the $902.96 million export in FY25-26, supported by the momentum in the current financial year

16 Jul 2026 11:38 am
India steps up import substitution as geopolitical tensions expose supply chain risks

The governments import substitution plan covers over 100 products, including semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, automobiles and machinery

16 Jul 2026 11:18 am
Kandla crosses 50 mt cargo mark 19 days ahead of last year

The milestone comes on the back of strong first-quarter performance, with Kandla retaining its position as Indias largest major port during April-June FY27

16 Jul 2026 11:06 am
India bars seafarers from Strait Of Hormuz voyages after attacks

The International Maritime Organization has warned that the chokepoint remains too dangerous for commercial vessels at present

16 Jul 2026 10:30 am
AI frenzy fills Asian airlines cargo bays with semiconductors

The surge in demand comes on the back of a worldwide race to build out artificial intelligence data farms and other infrastructure.

16 Jul 2026 10:30 am
Govt raises cost inflation index for FY27 to 384, lowering long-term capital gains tax

The cost inflation index number assists in determining the long-term capital gains on which an assessee is required to pay taxes when they file income tax returns

16 Jul 2026 9:33 am
Agriculture Minister hopeful of recovery from drop in kharif sowing

Government is keeping a close watch on the rainfall situation and the ongoing sowing operations, says Shivraj Singh Chouhan

15 Jul 2026 10:07 pm
Pour Over Coffee introduces Colombian collection in India

The collection features exceptional coffees from Huila, a region globally recognised for its outstanding coffee quality, biodiversity and innovation

15 Jul 2026 9:51 pm
After 5 years, FinMin may table third batch of supplementary demand for grants in the Monsoon Session

This move comes amid rising fiscal pressures linked to the West Asia conflict and challenges posed by a subpar monsoon

15 Jul 2026 9:50 pm
MHIs 10 GWh battery tender opens new growth market for Indias BESS sector

The 10 GWh allocation alone will not make India self-reliant in battery manufacturing, as several upstream materials will continue to be imported.

15 Jul 2026 9:32 pm
Govt launches 8th round of critical & strategic minerals

The Ministry of Mines has successfully auctioned 56 out of 88 critical and strategic mineral blocks

15 Jul 2026 9:27 pm
India ships $140 million of exports duty-free on Day One of UK trade pact

Textiles, gems & jewellery, leather, footwear and engineering goods are among the first consignments; the government targets bilateral trade of $100 billion by 2030.

15 Jul 2026 9:15 pm
India-UK BIT remains unfinished as trade pact comes into force

Differences over investor dispute settlement and level of protection are unresolved; UK trade sources say steel import safeguards unrelated to CETA.

15 Jul 2026 9:11 pm
Cabinet unveils 1.9 lakh-crore high-tech push: Clears Mobile PLI 2.0 & Semicon 2.0 to drive local design and chip sovereignty

While Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) gets an outlay of Rs 62,500 crore, the Union Cabinet allocates Rs.1,27,500 cr for Semicon 2.0

15 Jul 2026 9:10 pm
Indias coffee output for 2026-27 seen up at 4.04 lakh tonnes as per initial projections

Final output for 2025-26 estimated at 3.73 lakh tonnes by Coffee Board, comprising of 1.11 lakh tonnes of Arabicas and 2.62 lakh tonnes of Robustas

15 Jul 2026 9:00 pm
TVS ILP launches ONE TVS ILP app for seamless warehousing operations

ONE TVS ILP is an AI-driven Operations and Business Development app to enhance client experience and improve operational efficiency

15 Jul 2026 8:32 pm
June passenger vehicle sales rise 24.1%: SIAM

Looking ahead to the second quarter of FY27, SIAM said vehicle demand is expected to remain steady

15 Jul 2026 8:22 pm
Cabinet approves new investment policy for Urea

India targets 8 units to add 10 million tonnes to current domestic production of 30 mt

15 Jul 2026 8:20 pm
KisanKraft launches 2 electric-powered farm equipment

The machines have been tested at different geographical locations and agro-climatic conditions in India with different soil types and soil conditions

15 Jul 2026 7:27 pm
Low-pressure area set to deepen, bolsters monsoon over East India

Boosting prospects of heavy rainfall over North-West India is the arrival of a couple of western disturbances and their likely interaction with easterly monsoon flows

15 Jul 2026 4:59 pm
DP Worlds India free trade zones emerge as satellite hubs, says senior executive

DP World runs 12 FTWZs globally including in UAE, Africa, US and India

15 Jul 2026 4:52 pm
Cabinet approves1.27 lakh crore for Semicon Mission 2.0

The new edition of the semiconductor programme has provisions to incentivise even suppliers of raw material in the chip manufacturing industry, including minerals and gases.

15 Jul 2026 3:23 pm