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Tea Board defers rollout of new web-based auction platform

New platform to be introduced from Sale 29 in Kolkata on July 14 and 15, followed by Coonoor on July 16 and 17

1 Jul 2026 12:47 pm
Jayant Agro working on short duration castorseed with ICAR institutes, varsities

It can help farmers to bring more area under the non-edible oilseed, says the companys chairman Abhay Udeshi

1 Jul 2026 12:44 pm
Industry calls for National Stainless Steel Policy, anti-corrosion mission

Indian Stainless Steel Development Association ties up with the Global Stainless Steel Expo

1 Jul 2026 12:06 pm
IndiGo launches cheaper tickets for passengers with cabin baggage only

IndiGo's Lite fare will provide passengers with a lower base price with an auto-assigned seat at no additional cost, and a cabin bag allowance of up to 7 kilograms

1 Jul 2026 12:06 pm
GST mop-up grows 14% to 1.95 lakh crore in June

Gross collections from domestic transactions up 6.5% at 1.35 lakh crore, while import revenues rose 34.6% to 60,038 crore

1 Jul 2026 11:56 am
PMI Manufacturing dipped to 54.2 in June

Concerns over demand and market conditions dampened business confidence to a five-month low

1 Jul 2026 11:16 am
Super El Nino threat unseen since 1950 shaping up, says Australian Met body

It may become one of the powerful El Nio events, triggering fears of major worldwide weather and climate disruptions; global sea surface temperatures at a new high, says Copernicus

1 Jul 2026 10:43 am
Aviation fuel price cut by 5 per litre for domestic airlines

Effective price for ATF now at 110 per litre

1 Jul 2026 10:25 am
Govt approval mandatory for Adani stake transfer in Vizhinjam port: Kerala CM

Adani Ports on Tuesday said MSC will acquire a 49 per cent stake in Vizhinjam port in Kerala for about $1.4 billion

1 Jul 2026 10:24 am
Weak monsoon may intensify water stress, threaten kharif sowing: Report

A weak monsoon would amount to a fresh supply-side shockfor the economy, says NSE Market Pulse report

1 Jul 2026 8:45 am
RBIs FSR flags geopolitical risks to India despite West Asia truce

The report sees Indias sound macroeconomic fundamentals providing ample buffers to deal with external shocks

30 Jun 2026 9:49 pm
Windfall levy on petrol hiked, lowered on diesel, ATF

Revised rates effective from July 15 with exemptions extended to Mauritius and Maldives

30 Jun 2026 9:28 pm
After 40% deficient June rain, India to get below-normal monsoon in July, says IMD

The situation could lead to water stress and farmers should opt for short-duration crops, says IMD Director-General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra

30 Jun 2026 8:45 pm
Inflation readings may remain relatively contained in coming months, says FinMin report

The report called for a reorientation of farm pricing policies and prioritised policy reforms in the water sector

30 Jun 2026 8:41 pm
GJC urges Centre to relook at taxation, customs duty hike

The Council emphasised that taxation changes, customs duty hikes and global geopolitical tensions have been the defining factors of the year so far

30 Jun 2026 8:38 pm
Industry pushes major SEZ reforms as government panel starts consultations

Proposals include duty-foregone DTA sales, reverse job work, rupee payments for domestic services and harmonisation with EOU and MOOWR schemes

30 Jun 2026 8:31 pm
Delhi Airport handled 7.5 million Domestic-to-International transfer passengers in FY26

Airport operator says transfer traffic accounts for nearly one-fourth of total passenger volumes

30 Jun 2026 8:31 pm
1 lakh crore of credit under ECLGS 5.0 already disbursed to small enterprises: MSME Secretary

The Cabinet approved ECLGS 5.0 in May to provide emergency credit support to businessesKhera says delayed payments remain one of the biggest challenges for the sector

30 Jun 2026 8:24 pm
Subsidy on food, fertilizer, fuel jumps over 47% in April-May period

Fiscal deficit surges 9.6% to 1.62 lakh crore in end-May

30 Jun 2026 8:00 pm
Yaras 2025 Sustainability Report highlights operational, environmental and social milestones

The report has been prepared in alignment with the Global Reporting Initiative Universal Standards 2021

30 Jun 2026 7:26 pm
Gandhinagar to host 2-day Speciality Fertilizer Summit and B2B Expo from July 2

The summit will discuss ways to promote innovation, reduce import dependency, and accelerate Indias journey towards self-reliance in the specialty fertilizer sector

30 Jun 2026 6:52 pm
Full import duty waiver on critical petrochemical products extended till July 15

The exemption was provided to ensure sufficient availability of petrochemicals in the domestic market

30 Jun 2026 6:34 pm
Pension funds can help build developed India: CEA Nageswaran

They can support growth-oriented investments while ensuring liability-aware returns for subscribers

30 Jun 2026 6:12 pm
India-Peru FTA talks to resume after new government takes office

The negotiations have been delayed following Perus recent presidential elections

30 Jun 2026 6:03 pm
Gujarats Kharif sowing slows sharply as 82% rain deficit keeps farmers off fields

The area sown so far is just 15% of Gujarats normal Kharif acreage of around 85 lakh hectares, highlighting the extent to which weak monsoon activity has disrupted farm operations

30 Jun 2026 5:20 pm
Home loans set for steady 17-18% AUM growth in fiscal 27-28: Crisil

Loans against property (LAP), the other major business segment, are expected to grow faster at around 23% over the same period, even as lenders strengthen underwriting in some borrower cohorts

30 Jun 2026 5:07 pm
Monsoon: June ends with 40% deficit rainfall, all eyes on July

Only 9 out of 36 meteorological subdivisions, having one-fourth share in Indias geographical area, have reported normal or higher rainfall

30 Jun 2026 5:05 pm
30 Jun 2026 4:34 pm
Cement prices likely to remain under pressure in July amid monsoon, weak demand: Report

Dealers see limited scope for hikes as construction activity slows

30 Jun 2026 4:04 pm
India's FMCG sector growth remains resilient despite inflationary headwinds: Report

The brokerage noted that sectoral growth is resilient, driven by improved pricing power, seasonal demand, innovation, and GST cuts in some categories

30 Jun 2026 2:49 pm
India auto registrations rise 19.4% in H1FY27 as battle shifts to alternative powertrains

VAHAN data shows PVs lead growth as EV and CNG adoption gains momentum..

30 Jun 2026 1:54 pm
30 Jun 2026 1:28 pm
Kharif sowing slumps 23% amid delayed monsoon; key reservoirs level at 26% storage

El Nino conditions are currently present over the equatorial Pacific Ocean and are expected to strengthen further during the June-September monsoon season

30 Jun 2026 12:42 pm
CIFT bags patent for chemical-free live fish transport technology

The ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Kochi (CIFT) has developed a technology using controlled low-temperature treatment to anaesthetise fish before transportation without using chemicals

30 Jun 2026 12:17 pm
India's crude imports rebound as refiners diversify sourcing amid Gulf disruptions: HSBC

The report says Indian refiners have adapted quickly to the supply disruptions caused by the Strait of Hormuz crisis by sourcing crude from alternative producers instead of relying heavily on Gulf supplies

30 Jun 2026 11:55 am
Monsoon eyes North-West India, to cover entire country next week

Renewed advance will be aided by development of a cyclonic circulation and a low-pressure area, respectively, over land and the Bay of Bengal

30 Jun 2026 11:54 am
Akasa Air, SpiceJet issue travel advisories amid adverse weather in Mumbai, Dharamshala

Akasa Air said heavy rainfall in Mumbai could lead to delays across its network and urged passengers to check their flight status before leaving for the airport

30 Jun 2026 10:32 am
Trump's visit to India will happen sooner rather than later, says US Envoy Gor

Gor further confirmed that Prime Minister Modi is projected to travel to the United States to attend the high-profile G20 Summit in December 2026

30 Jun 2026 9:56 am
MSC to acquire 49% stake in Adanis Vizhinjam port for 13,220 crore

The deal values Adani Vizhinjam Port Pvt Ltd (AVPPL) at $2.85 billion

30 Jun 2026 9:11 am
I&B Ministry constitutes study group to assess challenges faced by cinema sector

To speed up development of cinema infrastructure, the Ministry has also prepared a set of model rules for states to put into practice

29 Jun 2026 10:08 pm
Telangana mulls export policy for rice

Telangana Civil Supplies Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy says state consumes barely one-tenth of total rice produced

29 Jun 2026 10:04 pm
Bengaluru to be linked by quadruple railway lines to several destinations within 100 km of city

Union Minister Somanna says survey for BengaluruTumakuru quadruple railway line completed, tendering process to begin shortly

29 Jun 2026 9:31 pm
June set to end with around 40% rainfall deficit as hopes of monsoon revival fade

If the June rainfall ends up with 10 cm, the precipitation during July-September period needs to be 68.17 cm, which is still short of 3% of normal for the period

29 Jun 2026 9:13 pm
E100 fails the consumer test as economics fall short

Ethanol delivers lower energy per litre than petrol, reducing mileage and diluting the benefit of a cheaper pump price

29 Jun 2026 9:12 pm
Private airports seek rollback of temporary landing, parking charge relief for airlines

According to the representation, the concession was conceived as an exceptional and time-bound measure to support airlines amid prevailing geopolitical challenges

29 Jun 2026 8:56 pm
Indias kharif acreage down 23%, as deficient monsoon begins to impact sowing

Area under all crops reported at 182.72 lakh hectares against 236.46 lakh hectares a year ago

29 Jun 2026 8:49 pm
No political will to seal India-US trade pact under current terms

A narrowing trade surplus with the US and pressure on the balance of payments, driven by a widening trade deficit and volatile global capital flows, have made Indian policymakers cautious

29 Jun 2026 8:46 pm
NIIF to get additional 30,000 crore, Finance Ministry announces

With this, the governments commitment to this fund now stands at Rs 60,000 crore

29 Jun 2026 8:19 pm
Govt removes restrictions on sale of diesel, petrol at PSU OMC retail outlets

The order follows the relaxation in supply of LPG to commercial users last week, after the US announced a 60-day sanctions reprieve for Iran to sell crude oil and refined products

29 Jun 2026 8:17 pm
Indias industrial production for May jumped 5.1%

Passenger cars, commercial vehicles, auto components, spares and accessories have shown significant contribution in growth

29 Jun 2026 8:15 pm