The Hindu Businessline

The draft Delhi EV Policy 20262030 sets clear electrification targets for key vehicle segments, supported by a combination of subsidies, scrappage incentives and tax exemptions aimed at accelerating early adoption

The windfall levy on diesel would now be 55.5 a litre as against 21.5 a litre. Similarly export bound jet fuel will attract levy of 42 a litre as against 29.5 a litre

The special services will run on both the Main Line and Harbour Line during late-night hours

Better than expected output in Maharashtra has prompted the crop revision

The brokerage further said that Despite a resilient demand outlook, the sector is expected to face headwinds in the coming quarters, with energy and packaging costs projected to rise

With nearly 75% of Indias digital-only users based in rural regions, agri-tech marketing needs a fundamental reset

Unnat Krishi Mela, the 3-day national level exhibition and conference, will be held at Raisen in Madhya Pradesh

Agripreneurship offers a powerful pathway to enable this transition by turning farmers into business-oriented producers who can leverage technology, access markets, and build sustainable income streams

India is the largest producer of pulses, accounting for 38 per cent of global cultivated area, yet yields are less than half those of Ethiopia

With the right policy support, pilot projects, and industry participation, this opportunity can evolve into a transformative national success

At a time when supply chains are both strategic assets and vulnerabilities, sustainability is central to long-term value creation

Sales of induction cooktops have surged dramatically in the past four weeks

Additional capacity will help compensate for around 8,000 MW of gas-based power capacity

The 30-day US sanctions exemption, which facilitated these oil imports from Moscow, is set to conclude on April 11

Exporters hope for a revival post-reciprocal tariff withdrawal but consumer demand in the US a concern

Diesel, petrol sales at record high aided by panic buying

This could have some impact on GST collection in April, data for which will be out on May 01

Mahindra & Mahindra (Tractor) led the table with a market share of 23.81% in FY26 (23.57%) while its Swaraj Division in the second position with a market share of 18.76% (18.75%)

In the past two weeks, the Cotton Crorporation of India has increased prices by 1,400 per candy

Current situation ends threat to nitrogen fertilizer supply

Union Minister of Civil Aviation virtually started the airlines first flight from Vijayawada Airport to Hyderabads Rajiv Gandhi International Airport

Disclosing this at a meeting of a Cabinet Sub-Committee on revenue generation here on Friday,Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu saidthe RegistrationDepartment has also recorded revenue growth

Move aimed at enhancing post-harvest infrastructure and market linkages

The initiative is part of a broader push by the administration to promote off-season travel and showcase Ladakhs cultural and agricultural heritage

They are expected to be deployed with the Coast Guard Squadrons of Kochi and Porbandar

Industry says current classification does not reflect actual operations

It has been an incredible four years, and Air India group has reached a critical stage of its transformation, Tata Sons Chairman N. Chandrasekaran said said

Calls for a mission-led, market-backed transformation to unlock durable value

Earlier on Thursday, Gor had announced that a high-level Indian delegation will visit Washington later this month, in an indication of efforts to finalise the proposed interim trade deal

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has issued a draft notification to simplify procedures, reduce duplicate filings, improve electronic communication, and align incorporation processes with GST and IBC regulations

Further, Nitin Gadkari reiterated that consultants responsible for preparing detailed project reports (DPRs) for highway construction are the real culprits behind the poor quality of highways

Under the collaboration, the partners will roll out Advanced Life Support, Basic Life Support (BLS) and Neonatal ambulances

Demand for most consumer durables remained subdued this quarter due to unseasonal weather, high base effects, and delayed seasonal demand

Six-month exemption removes inspection certificate requirement for select European nations

IMD forecasts more rain from April 9-15 due to Western Disturbances over Jammu & Kashmir, cyclonic circulations over Uttar Pradesh, Bangladesh, Assam and Odisha, and associated troughs

ADB lists heightened global uncertainty due to the West Asia conflict, higher energy prices, and volatile trade and financial conditions as reason for moderation in growth estimate

With multiple FTAs already in place, India aims to improve market access and support exporters by targeting developed economies with strong purchasing power.

Indian airlines warn of revenue hit as one-flight-a-day rule disrupts expansion plans

Goyal explains that the government focused on agreements with developed countries where per capita income remained high, and industries did not directly compete with Indian businesses

Sea surface temperature in March stood at 20.97C, the second highest on record, indicating likely El Nio conditions later this year, says Copernicus report

Indian economy grew 7.6 per cent in the previous fiscal (2025-26), faster than the 7.1 per cent recorded in FY2024-25, supported by resilient household consumption

Shrinkflation is not a threat to the countrys most sacred price point; it is the mechanism that keeps it alive. The price holds. The pack survives. The contents decline, one gram at a time.

Ship traffic through the strait remains significantly below normal levels, while Donald Trump has raised concerns over Irans actions, including reports of potential charges on passing vessels

While consumer spending remained positive, overall growth momentum weakened amid falling government expenditure and mixed labour market signals

The minor fire at Terminal 1 was caused by a short circuit; the fire was brought under control immediately

Almost 90% of LPG imports coming from West Asia transit the Strait of Hormuz

India already has two caverns: an 80,000-tonne rock cavern in Mangalore and a 60,000-tonne cavern in Visakhapatnam

The amendments are part of the state governments broader effort to improve governance, streamline implementation, and ensure effective regulation of agricultural practices.

Prices of polymers, one of the key raw materials derived from crude oil refining, have jumped substantially

111 districts across 9 States have been affected by the vagaries of weather, says report commissioned by Roller Flour Mills body