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Officials familiar with the discussions said representatives from the Afghan diplomatic mission in New Delhi participated in the meeting and expressed interest in increasing procurement of Indian Basmati

This surge is attributed to increased consumption, excise rate hikes by State governments, and rising base prices from manufacturers

From crash safety to cyber safety: New norms set to reshape Indias connected vehicle future

The meeting will focus on issues related to the harmonisation of export promotion schemes and SEZ reforms, the official said.

BoT includes participants from various states, Union territories, and senior officials from the public and private sectors

Seasonal slowdown, labour shortages and rising fuel costs weigh on demand, pricing and near-term profitability of cement companies

The Tamil Nadu government will establish duty-free retail shops at the port to align it with international maritime and aviation hubs

The proposed facility is expectedto generate 2,500 directed and indirect jobs

Qater infrastructure is not merely an enabler of growth but a foundation for climate resilience, food security and rural prosperity

Traceability, health credentials, packaging innovation and cooking performance are expressions of the underlying shift

AgriStack is reshaping agriculture from a high-risk gamble into a trusted, data-powered engine of rural prosperity

The covered storage shed inside wharf will provide modern covered storage facilities for bulk and break-bulk cargo and significantly enhance cargo handling capacity and trade competitiveness

Gandhinagar MP asks officials to map gaps in LPG, drinking water, toilets, irrigation and electricity coverage as Centre pushes for saturation of welfare schemes

Players said the industry has recorded a volume growth in June quarter over the same period last year, which was a washed-out summer season but remained flattish compared to Q1 FY25

The upgrade reflects APSEZ's continued progress in strengthening ESG performance and disclosures across environmental, social and governance parameters

Union minister for cooperatives said the zero-commission platform will end exploitation by ride-hailing aggregators; claims predatory pricing by rivals wont derail expansion plans

As India's most comprehensive free trade agreement to date, the India-UK CETA is projected to increase bilateral trade by GBP 25.5 billion annually

What a farmer actually earns is determined not by what he grows, but by how much of it survives the journey from field to market

The next green revolution is about intelligence; its about producing smarter, not just more

The software layer above the soil will matter more- it is time the invisible layer became the most invested-in one

The incident occurred around noon on Wednesday when the roof of the under-construction warehouse at Taratala suddenly collapsed

Sources said Uber's India leadership team will continue to manage day-to-day operations, closely supported by the Asia Pacific (APAC) leadership, until a transition is finalized.

Air India had rationalised services on select international routes between June and August 2026 owing to continued airspace restrictions over certain regions and record-high jet fuel prices

Bengal can witness the highest growth rates in India in the next four years, given an enabling framework provided by the government, said West Bengal Finance Minister

Meeting likely to take up the next round of indirect tax policy reforms

To prune list of export-eligible aromatic rice strains, preserve brand identity of popular varieties

India must combine its labour advantage with automation while pursuing calibrated trade liberalisation and investment reforms, says Nirmal K Minda

ICAR has been conducting trials at its different locations since the last Rabi season on the effectiveness of green ammonia on some select crops like paddy, oilseeds and sugarcane

IEEFA and JMK Research & Analytics report urges standardisation and stronger domestic supply chains to accelerate affordable EV manufacturing growth

The report noted that continued infrastructure spending, improved freight movement and replacement demand are expected to support volumes, although rising fuel costs and financing challenges remain key headwinds

On June 24, Indian Railways physically crash-tested an LHB coach for the first time, deliberately crashing two passenger coaches into a fixed barrier at 44 kmph at its dedicated crash test facility in Lucknow

Waste-to-energy venture gives rise to a new farm-input-business as sales of Harit Amrit brand of fertilisers expands across Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh & Gujarat

Inspection follows February 2 grounding of Air India 787-8 VT-ANX over fuel control switch issue

PM Modi said AI, when combined with human judgement and ethical practices, can improve efficiency, strengthen compliance and drive innovation across sectors.

Engineering products accounted for 27.2% of Indias total merchandise exports during the month, as per the governments quick estimates

The contract renewal reflects Indian Railways continued confidence in Alstoms services and supports freight modernisation through electric locomotives.

The proposed acknowledgement-based system is aimed at reducing compliance burden for drug imports meant for testing and research, boosting pharmaceutical R&D and improving ease of doing business.

The investigation, initiated on June 22, 2026, covers imports from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, while the injury analysis covers 2022-23 to 2024-25

The global shipping industry is set to face a shortage of over 1.13 lakh certified officers by 2030, creating fresh opportunities for India, one of the worlds largest suppliers of seafarers

The Impact award was presented at the UITP Awards 2026 ceremony held in Brussels, Belgium

Among the biggest investments are $48 billion by Amazon up to 2030, $30 billion by Australian data centre operator AirTrunk and 1 billion euros by Saint-Gobain

The order is in continuation of the companys earlier export contract worth $36.38 million, announced in April 2026

Goldman Sachs raises its CY26 real GDP growth forecast for India by 0.3pp to 6.8% y-o-y, lowers headline inflation forecast by 0.2pp to 4.4% y-o-y and current account deficit forecast by 0.2pp to 1.1% of GDP

Conditions expected to improve during July 2-8, when rainfall is forecast to be normal to above normal. ECMWF extends the wet spell to parts of the country until July 13

Demand conditions remain underpinned by government-led infrastructure spending and expectations of steady consumption, says Crisil report

The All-India Rice Exporters Association has opposed expansion of the notified growing regions

Bharat VECTO set to replace laboratory testing with real-world simulations as the country rolls out a new commercial vehicle fuel-efficiency framework from April 2027

Two reservoirs are empty as South-West moosoon rain in June is the worst in 146 years

Inaugural shipment comprises 40 tonnes of biscuits manufactured by Shree Tirupati Balajee Industries, a Varanasi-based exporter