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US has emerged as strong energy partner; India will continue to buy from multiple sources: Jaishankar

India-US trade deal will be enduring, mutually beneficial, says Rubio; US visa rules not targeting Indians but are global

24 May 2026 7:25 pm
Oil marketing companies seek incentives for sustainable aviation fuel, see no delays in adoption

Oil marketing companies urge government incentives for sustainable aviation fuel, ensuring no delays in its adoption amidst global tensions

24 May 2026 7:03 pm
Ebola virus: AP to screen passengers arriving from affected countries at airports

The Government has already arranged isolationwards in the teaching hospitalsof the three cities with international airportsand kept testingkits and medicines for treatment ready

24 May 2026 6:33 pm
Mixed trend in mandi prices of Rabi crops

As per Agmarknet data, the average all-India farm-gate wheat price was 2,456/quintal on May 22, down 5% from the MSP of 2,585/quintal

24 May 2026 5:09 pm
Delivery costs in Asia-Pacific rises by 19% amid fuel pressure: FarEye report

Report finds India grappling with higher logistics costs driven by fuel prices, wages and urban congestion.

24 May 2026 4:20 pm
States hold fuel VAT rates, see up to 58% rise in sales tax revenue

Monthly indicators from the Comptroller and Auditor General of India show that, except for Kerala, states saw growth of up to 58% in sales tax/taxes on sales, trade, etc. collections in April

24 May 2026 3:22 pm
Ganga Expressway to cut freight time, unlock 30,000 cr annual savings on logistics

The six-lane expressway, expandable to eight lanes, connects Meerut to Prayagraj through 12 districts, and is being projected as a major logistics and industrial corridor linking western and eastern UP

24 May 2026 2:43 pm
Overseas travel spending by Indians falls to $1.09 billion in March

The RBI data on LRS for Resident Individuals' shows overseas spending by Indians under different categories, including travel, maintenance of close relatives, studies abroad, investments in equity and debt

24 May 2026 2:30 pm
India, US are strategic allies, can work together in western hemisphere: Rubio

US Secretary of State says his four-day visit was not to reinvigorate and restore but to build on the already strong partnership with India

24 May 2026 1:35 pm
Cement demand recovery, price hikes eyed in June as costs weigh on margins: Report

Geopolitical volatility poses near-term risks to housing demand and profitability, while cost headwinds from petcoke and packaging are set to pressure margins into Q2FY27

24 May 2026 11:51 am
Govt in 'advanced stage of consultation' on industry's demand for cotton import duty removal: Official

A delegation comprising apparel industry representatives and exporters met Vice President C P Radhakrishnan and several Union ministers recently and sought the removal of the duty

24 May 2026 11:00 am
Telangana Cabinet clears new life sciences policy 2026-30

The policy will offer a slew of incentives includingindustry states to research and development (R&D) units

23 May 2026 10:01 pm
CAFE III, ADAS norms set to drive next growth cycle for auto-component makers

CAFE III fuel-efficiency norms will shift Indias auto investment cycle from vehicle volumes to electronics, software, and emission controls as automakers prepare for stricter regulations beginning April 2027

23 May 2026 8:01 pm
Goyal to meet Canadian PM Mark Carney to fast-track trade pact

Rules out intervention on weakening rupee, affirming exchange rates remain entirely market-driven

23 May 2026 7:14 pm
Rubio, Modi discuss bilateral trade, energy security, West Asia crisis

US Secretary of State lands in Kolkata for four-day India visit; calls on Modi in New Delhi

23 May 2026 6:39 pm
Petrol costliest in Andhra, cheapest in Gujarat

Three States have petrol above 112 a litre after the latest revisions: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Kerala

23 May 2026 6:05 pm
Government does not interfere in exchange rates: Goyal

The rupee's sharp decline has emerged as one of the biggest economic warning signs for policymakers, investors and businesses

23 May 2026 5:40 pm
Cube Highways Trust to distribute 3.57 per unit for Q4 FY26

The companys total assets under management stood at 36,842 crore

23 May 2026 4:16 pm
Small MF distributors latch on to online platforms to beat GST complications

Since April, MF distributors attract GST of 18% on the commission paid by MFs

23 May 2026 4:08 pm
Consumer Affairs Ministry to investigate cancellation policies of online ticket platforms

Ministry and consumer protection agency to investigate whether cancellation charges imposed by online platforms is excessive

23 May 2026 3:47 pm
Indias coffee output for 2026-27 may dip 4% on weather concerns

USDA Post projects Indias next year coffee output at 3.68 lakh tonnes on decline in yields

23 May 2026 3:29 pm
Centre notifies Draft Rules under VBG RAM G Act, seeks public feedback by June 20

The Central Government shall, for each financial year, determine the normative allocation of the funds, for every State, based on the objective parameters specified in these rules

23 May 2026 2:15 pm
CNG prices hiked by Rs 1 per Kg from today; petrol, diesel also see fresh increase across metros

With CNG now dearer by 1 per kg, daily commuters using auto-rickshaws, taxis, and CNG-run private vehicles will face higher running costs

23 May 2026 11:33 am
NUE fertilizers set to safeguard food security amid global NPK shortages from ongoing wars

Advanced nutrient management solutions are poised to become a cornerstone of the countrys next phase of agricultural transformation

23 May 2026 9:32 am
Why investors are moving from farm inputs to drone-powered farm intelligence

For investors, it is becoming part of a much broader transformation in how farming productivity, sustainability and profitability are being reimagined for Indias future

23 May 2026 9:30 am
How climate-resilient agriculture, sustainable farming are emerging as key investment focus within Indias agtech ecosystem

Agriculture, which still supports close to half the countrys workforce, cannot be carried into that vision on a climate-stressed, water-short, soil-depleted production base

23 May 2026 9:29 am
Strait of Hormuz shutdown turns into a global food crisis

The FAO has warned that the window is narrowing with every passing week of the planting season that passes without fertilizer reaching the fields that need it at this critical hour

23 May 2026 9:24 am
Insulating PACS from NPAs: The case for health-linked credit scorecards

The government can simply authorise a localised software pilot across 100 digitised PACS to validate the risk-reduction model over a single crop cycle

23 May 2026 9:18 am
Beyond area expansion: Why oil palm productivity will decide Indias edible oil future

The future of oil palm in India will ultimately belong not to those who expand the fastest but to those who build productivity, trust and sustainability patiently over time

23 May 2026 9:15 am
One more hike: Petrol prices by 0.87, diesel by 0.91 a litre

India relies on imports for nearly 85% of its crude oil requirements, making domestic fuel prices vulnerable to fluctuations in global markets

23 May 2026 9:05 am
India rolls out measures at JNPA to tackle cargo delays linked to West Asia crisis

JNPA has also outlined long-term plans to strengthen logistics resilience, including increasing driver availability, boosting railway cargo evacuation and expanding trailer driver training initiatives

23 May 2026 12:33 am
Agri gold loans witnessing 40% growth as more farmers look to take advantage

The surge prices is aiding the trend with the yellow metal getting credits faster, says Kotak Mahindra Banks Shripad Jadhav

22 May 2026 10:15 pm
Chennai Port-Maduravoyal elevated corridor set for November 2027 launch

The 3,570-crore project, being executed by the National Highways Authority of India, has achieved around 25-27 per cent physical progress so far

22 May 2026 10:02 pm
Indias solar hour peak power demand tops 267 GW on Friday

A high of 267.45 GW was recorded at 1529 hours on Friday, against the all-time high of 270.82 GW recorded on Thursday

22 May 2026 10:00 pm
MDL evaluating mega shipyard in Maharashtra, says chairman

He said MDL hasexecuted warship and submarine projects worth 84,000 crore from its Mumbai yard in the past fifteen years

22 May 2026 9:55 pm
Bengaluru-Bidar, Kalaburagi flights to resume from June; Ktaka extends 28.47 crore support

Flight services to Kalaburagi have remained suspended since October 15, 2025, while services to Bidar were halted on April 16, 2026

22 May 2026 9:55 pm
Venezuelan President Rodriguez unlikely to visit India next week, say sources

With postponement of the first International Big Cat Alliance summit, many international visits are being put off, sources tracking the matter said.

22 May 2026 9:29 pm
India, Cyprus sign six agreements to strengthen ties across mobility, innovation, education

PM Modi, Cyprus President Christodoulides elevate ties to strategic partnership

22 May 2026 9:10 pm
Food Processing Ministry will seek continuation of PMFME scheme

Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Joint Secretary, Devesh Deval said the central scheme which was launched in 2020 has currently been extended till September 2026

22 May 2026 8:50 pm
Indias official wheat procurement near target, up 13% from a year ago

Purchases in Madhya Pradesh rise on pressure from the opposition and farmers associations

22 May 2026 8:42 pm
India blocks Chinas request for WTO dispute panel on IT, solar

Beijing says consultations with India failed to resolve matter; a panel will be constituted on second request

22 May 2026 8:41 pm
RBI surplus transfer may offer only a limited fiscal cushion amid West Asia pressures, say economists

Revenue pressures and subsidy hikes may strain FY27 fiscal deficit target, say economists

22 May 2026 8:08 pm
Good Food Institute of India report seeks focus on underutilised crop varieties

It says indigenous crops, including underutilised varieties, are a major opportunity due to their nutritional and agronomic potential

22 May 2026 6:57 pm
Labour shortage, price crash prompt pineapple growers to suggest pause on new crop

Keralam association launches campaign askign growers to focus on maintaining existing farms

22 May 2026 5:46 pm
mooMark signs MoU with Akiba Farm Holdings to launch gelato initiative in India

The partnership represents a new model of cross-border dairy collaboration, merging mooMarks traceable supply chain with Akibas premium gelato and artisanal dairy expertise

22 May 2026 5:27 pm
Maharashtras economy to surpass those of Singapore, UAE in 2 to 3 years: Fadnavis

Maharashtra was not competing with any other Indian state as it has already become the world's 30th largest economy, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday.

22 May 2026 4:44 pm
Cautious demand hits tea prices in Kochi auctions

Market uncertainty and closure of hotels and way-side eateries due to LPG shortage and labour shortage has hit local teas sales

22 May 2026 4:26 pm
Kerala solar prosumers seek urgent policy reforms to tackle energy crisis

KDSPC also stressed the need for specialised job training programmes and research incentives to create employment opportunities in the green energy sector

22 May 2026 4:09 pm
Ebola surveillance stepped up at CIAL after emergency meeting

Passengers arriving from countries including the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and South Sudan will be placed under special health surveillance in view of global alerts over Ebola outbreaks

22 May 2026 2:59 pm
WB govt notifies free bus travel for women in state-run buses from June 1

The Transport department notification said a smart card with QR code, photograph and beneficiary details will be issued to all eligible women upon application through the BDO or SDO offices concerned

22 May 2026 2:49 pm