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India poised to ban Carbosulfan, citing health risk to human and animal population

However, a final decision will be taken after considering feedback from stakeholders

25 Aug 2026 10:20 pm
NRI deposit inflows fall 22% to $2.8 b in Q1 FY27

NRIs increasingly opted for FCNR(B) route, but a fall in rupee denominated instruments pulled the overall figure down

25 Aug 2026 9:55 pm
Indian Agriculture Minister asks ICAR to tackle onion price gap

Shivraj Singh Chouhan wonders how onion prices are rising when farmers have already sold their produce

25 Aug 2026 9:46 pm
Govt asks importers to sell refined sugar in 2 months after import

The Directorate-General of Foreign Trade has made a partial modification of its August 20 notification

25 Aug 2026 9:45 pm
Stakeholders discuss research, nutrition, culinary applications of blueberries

At a meet in Chennai, an expert panel discussed on translating scientific findings into responsible and practical dietary guidance

25 Aug 2026 9:28 pm
Overseas investments by Indians push remittances up 20% y-o-y in June

Outward investment in equity/debt surged to an all-time high of $0.46 billion in June 2026, more than doubling from $0.20 billion in June 2025

25 Aug 2026 9:18 pm
TNAU sees black sesame prices at 140-145/kg during harvest

Prices could vary depending on monsoon performance and the volume of arrivals from other sesame-growing States

25 Aug 2026 9:08 pm
US targets four Indian firms in Operation Economic Outcast against Iran

India awaits details of the fresh sanctions as Washington expands pressure on Tehran; China opposes the measures

25 Aug 2026 8:21 pm
Indian refiners lean on Russia, UAE, South America for August crude oil imports

Despite the threat of the Graham Bill and potential secondary tariffs, Russia remains Indias largest crude supplier

25 Aug 2026 8:17 pm
Mumbai airport asks airlines to shift 30% of international flights to NaviMumbai from October

MIAL has proposed the partial shifting of international operations to Navi Mumbai as it plans to redevelop terminal 1 in phases from January 2027

25 Aug 2026 8:06 pm
Indian economy continuesto display strength despite headwinds: RBI Bulletin

Manufacturing, services activity remains robust in July; trade expands in double digits

25 Aug 2026 7:07 pm
Public sector bank more efficient than Private Sector Banks, says EAC-PM paper

The paper found that PSBs efficiency improved to 93.12% in FY26 from 72.46% in FY20, citing subsequent capital infusion and technological upgradation in select PSBs as key reasons for improvement

25 Aug 2026 6:58 pm
GSTs Sec. 74 notice must contain clear, fraud/suppression grounds: Supreme Court

Experts say this decision provides strong ground for challenge in cases where notices merely reproduce statutory language without disclosing the basis for alleging fraud or suppression

25 Aug 2026 6:56 pm
Mill gate prices of sugar drop further, but retail rates soar

Wholesale prices across cities drop by 300 a quintal even as ex-mill rates drop to 5,400-5,500 a quintal for S-grade

25 Aug 2026 5:34 pm
Karnataka to take up cloud seeding to address rainfall deficit

The 60-day cloud seeing operation, involving about 200 flying hours, is estimated to cost approximately 27 crore

25 Aug 2026 4:27 pm
Services exports help current account balance in Q1 FY27

The current account deficit remained contained at $3.1 billion in the first quarter of FY27, only marginally wider than the $2.9 billion recorded a year earlier, despite a sharp expansion in the merchandise trade gap

25 Aug 2026 4:09 pm
India's finished steel output rises 4.7% in Apr-Jul, consumption grows 7.9%

Both imports and exports rise; India remains a net importer of finished steel

25 Aug 2026 4:08 pm
India targets 10 million tonnes of air cargo by 2030: Minister

Govt seeks to raise trans-shipment share to 20%; current share below 5%

25 Aug 2026 3:12 pm
Centre proposes complete ban on Carbosulfan insecticide over health, environmental risks

Carbosulfan is an intrinsically highly hazardous to birds, pollinators, aquatic organisms and other non-target species; there is no specific antidote to reverse Carbosulfan poisoning

25 Aug 2026 2:58 pm
Tata Communications, Tata Motors partner to launch 5G-powered Sierra.ev

The Tata Communications MOVE Connected Vehicle Platform will integrate with the N.IO SDV platform, enabling seamless connectivity and enhanced in-vehicle experiences

25 Aug 2026 2:57 pm
Indian economy can reach $55 trillion by 2047 by tapping AI, sunrise sectors: Ex-CEA Subramanian

The International Monetary Fund in its World Economic Outlook for April 2026 noted India's nominal GDP at $3.92 trillion for 2025-26, which makes India the sixth-largest economy in the world

25 Aug 2026 2:55 pm
FIP seeks formal stakeholder status in aviation policy, safety matters of MoCA, DGCA and AAIB

FIP said pilots are primary operators of the aviation system and are directly affected by policies on safety, fatigue management, training standards, licensing, flight operations, psychoactive substance testing, occurrence reporting and accident prevention

25 Aug 2026 2:34 pm
Samudra Manthan: India prepares year-wise drilling, rig deployment roadmap

Leveraging the funding boost, the Ministry eyes higher oil and gas production in the Deep and Ultra Deep waters.

25 Aug 2026 2:33 pm
Centre weighs 100% random dope testing of airline pilots

DGCA assessing safety and operational impact of expanding testing from current 10% requirement

25 Aug 2026 1:40 pm
Dakshina Kannada MP urges Karnataka CM to back Mangaluru railway notification

Capt Chowta informed Shivakumar that the Kerala Chief Minister has asked the Prime Minister to reconsider the notification, and Kerala MPs have publicly opposed its implementation

25 Aug 2026 1:09 pm
Indias gig economy is leaving its women behind, study finds

Indias female labour-force participation rate was about 32% in 2025 on an internationally comparable measure, versus almost 78% for men, according to ILO estimates compiled by the World Bank

25 Aug 2026 1:06 pm
Axis Bank bets on data centres to gold loans to outpace industry credit growth

Demand is coming from sectors including data centres and small businesses as well as retail borrowers looking to monetise their gold

25 Aug 2026 12:46 pm
Dry bulk freight rates surge 36% to three-year high amid Iran war, higher oil prices: BoB Report

The report said freight rates across dry bulk carriers witnessed significant upward pressure during the period of the US-Iran war, with the Baltic Dry Index rising about 36% between February and July

25 Aug 2026 12:38 pm
Every pilot has to undergo a dope test: Civil Aviation Minister Naidu on DGCA's 100% testing plan

Naidu stated that current rules mandate dope testing for 10% of pilots, while the DGCA is discussing with stakeholders to expand testing

25 Aug 2026 12:32 pm
Indian Industry pushes for regulatory harmonisation, mutual recognition of standards with Japan

On the investment front, Goenka said India-Japan ties are entering a new phase, with an earlier five-billion-dollar investment target set for 2022-26 already achieved two years ahead of schedule

25 Aug 2026 12:21 pm
Late-Aug punch for MP, Chhattisgarh as IMD forecast heavy rain today

September rains are crucial since the inverse relationship between El Nio and the monsoon is stronger during the latter half of the season, particularly the last month of the season

25 Aug 2026 12:21 pm
Alcobev major Diageo launches initiatives to rejuvenate Godavari, Yamuna river basins

The company has carried out a pilot project on regenerative agri practice with paddy and is set to expand the programme

25 Aug 2026 11:24 am
FedEx to invest $150 million for air cargo hub at Delhi airport

The air cargo hub at GMR Cargo City, Indira Gandhi International Airport, will enhance connectivity in North and East India, connecting businesses to global markets

25 Aug 2026 11:03 am
Palm Conversations International India calls for broader understanding of palm oil

Says it goes beyond fat content, taking into account overall dietary intake, molecular structure, cooking behaviour and health outcomes

25 Aug 2026 11:03 am
Jaishankar calls for urgent steps to address $50-billion India-Russia trade deficit

Minister pitches greater market access, removal of tariff/non-tariff barriers, stronger payment mechanisms

25 Aug 2026 10:41 am
Economic growth likely slows to 7.1% in April-June quarter

Gross domestic product expanded 7.1% year-on-year in the April-June period, slowing from a better-than-expected 7.8% in the previous quarter

25 Aug 2026 9:00 am
CBN, PHARMEXCIL sign MoU to boost pharma exports and prevent product diversion

The initiative brings regulatory authorities and the pharmaceutical export industry together to address operational hurdles and improve compliance across international trade.

25 Aug 2026 7:05 am
Egg and chicken prices ease as demand drops during Shravan period

However, egg prices are ruling higher than the year-ago period and will likely rise after the austere period gets over

25 Aug 2026 6:58 am
Indias chemicals sector targets $1 trillion by 2040

The government is seeking closer industry engagement and greater investment to strengthen manufacturing, innovation and long-term competitiveness across the chemicals sector, says Nadda

25 Aug 2026 4:36 am
Indias non-fossil fuel power capacity crosses 300 GW, reaches 54% of total capacity

The milestone underscores Indias accelerating clean energy transition, with states such as Rajasthan playing a key role in expanding renewable infrastructure.

25 Aug 2026 4:31 am
China says US sanctions on Iran will worsen tensions, hurt global economy

Beijings response comes as Washington steps up efforts to isolate Tehran economically, putting pressure on countries maintaining trade and financial ties

25 Aug 2026 3:51 am
Indian government lifts ban on wheat, atta, maida, suji exports

Decision taken amid record domestic production of wheat, comfortable supplies

24 Aug 2026 8:50 pm
ISMA blames speculation for sugar price surge, seeks tightening of stock limit

The industry body has also demanded that the stockholding limit on traders, currently 400 tonnes, should be brought down to 200 tonnes

24 Aug 2026 8:34 pm
CNG trucks face phase-out in Delhi-NCR as CAQM mandates shift to electric

Recent directions by CAQM bans Petrol, Diesel, LPG light goods vehicles from January 2027

24 Aug 2026 8:24 pm
Crores trained under Indias skilling programmes, but employment outcomes remain uneven: NITI Aayog report

Unemployment among graduates stands at 13%, rising to 20.4% among graduate women, compared with the national unemployment rate of 3.2%

24 Aug 2026 8:23 pm
India sanctioned 27,555 e-buses, but barely 2,500 are on road

Depot, power, charging, and contracting bottlenecks turn the governments ambitious rollout into an execution test

24 Aug 2026 8:18 pm
Chennais second airport search back on the agenda after Parandur setback

The focus could turn again on Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu districts

24 Aug 2026 8:17 pm
Sri Lankan Dilmah Tea changes India recipe with $1-million bet, speciality teas and tea bars

The Sri Lankan single-origin tea specialist is changing its India recipe with locally sourced teas, luxury hospitality and experiential retail, betting a 500-plus tea occasion can find takers beyond five-star hotels

24 Aug 2026 8:15 pm
Only 3% women in formal jobs, skilling gains not translating into employment: NITI Aayog report

The report found that among the women covered across its segments, only 3% were in formal employment

24 Aug 2026 8:15 pm
Indian farmers cover 96% of the normal Kharif area as planting window closes

Deficit in sowing of all crops shrinks to 0.3% as coverage picked up last week, with sowing increasing to 40 lakh hectares

24 Aug 2026 8:14 pm