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PM Modi to take stock of long term strategy to address supply chain shocks next week

Prime Minister will meet the concerned Ministries and the empowered groups to review their long term strategies

29 Apr 2026 9:27 pm
India to gain from UAEs OPEC exit in long term

New Delhi may gain through increased crude and LPG flows and expanded energy cooperation

29 Apr 2026 9:17 pm
Andhra Pradesh natural farming initiative among 4 finalists for Food Planet Prize

The 2026 award grants $1.5 million (approximately 14 crore) to the winner and $150,000 (approximately 1.4 crore) to each finalist

29 Apr 2026 9:17 pm
Export outlook for April positive; FTAs to drive growth: Goyal

Farm exports, MSMEs are key to EPM strategy, says Commerce Minister

29 Apr 2026 9:17 pm
Global tensions present opportunity for India amid inflationary risks: Finance Ministry

Indias strong domestic fundamentals and strategic autonomy could help it gain from the shifting global order, the Monthly Economic Review says

29 Apr 2026 8:49 pm
India entering new growth chapter; AI to multiply productivity: BlackRock

With particular interest in the energy sector, Ben Powell said that his eyes are following fuel price in India

29 Apr 2026 8:35 pm
Armed with Govt missive, Indias APEDA poised to take up rice GMO issue with China

Environment Ministry, ICAR deny GM-rice is cultivated in India in communication to the export promotion authority

29 Apr 2026 8:17 pm
DP World scales up inland transport to support India-UAE trade

Shipping lines are operating services to ports like Khor Fakkan, Fujairah, Sohar and Salalah as the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked

29 Apr 2026 7:28 pm
Air India Express expected to post FY26 loss of around 3,500 cr

Board to review FY26 financials amid rising fuel costs, and ongoing network expansion

29 Apr 2026 7:26 pm
Agrizy sets up new lab to develop botanicals for wellness markets

The facility aims to meet the growing demand for scientifically validated and regulatory-compliant botanical ingredients

29 Apr 2026 7:07 pm
Uncertainty prevails over El Ninos potential strengths, says Australian weather body

Forecasts range from a weak-to-moderate event to the possibility of a strong event, based on the level of warming in the central tropical Pacific, says Bureau of Meteorology

29 Apr 2026 6:46 pm
L&T divests stake in Hyderabad Metro Rail arm for 1,461 crore

The buyer, Hyderabad Metro Rail, is a Telangana government-owned entity

29 Apr 2026 6:06 pm
AI-based climate intelligence platform predicts 15-40 extra hot days each year for next 2 decades

Heavy rainfall events are projected to increase steadily in the next two decades

29 Apr 2026 5:27 pm
Air India pilot passes away in Bali after suffering cardiac arrest

The nearly 40-year-old pilot had operated a DelhiBali flight on Tuesday before experiencing severe discomfort at his hotel

29 Apr 2026 4:46 pm
India spent 4.3 lakh crore on energy subsidies in FY25; fossil fuel support still triples clean energy

Indias FY25 energy subsidies reached 4.3 lakh crore, with fossil fuel support tripling that of clean energy initiatives.

29 Apr 2026 4:46 pm
RAFAC 2026 focuses on innovation, AI integration in food analytics

The two-day national conference organised by the Coconut Development Board, commenced on Wednesday with a strong emphasis on innovation, collaboration and emerging technologies.

29 Apr 2026 4:06 pm
India exports rise in early April despite West Asia crisis: Piyush Goyal

He noted strong exporter sentiment and said shipments are being rerouted due to challenges in the Strait of Hormuz

29 Apr 2026 3:56 pm
ATMA seeks policy support to address supply chain worries

With crude prices remaining volatile and key shipping routes such as the Strait of Hormuz and the Suez Canal under stress, the industry is facing rising input costs, shipment delays and higher freight and insurance charges

29 Apr 2026 3:26 pm
Bayer Foundation anchors evergreen fund to boost healthcare, climate and agriculture in India

With a focus on measurable outcomes, the fund targets improving 1 million lives, empowering 1.5 million women, and enhancing livelihoods for 0.5 million people in rural and small-town India

29 Apr 2026 3:16 pm
GDP growth may slip to 6% if Indian crude basket averages $120/barrel in FY27: EY

IMF has projected India's GDP growth at 6.5 per cent for FY27, while the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the World Bank expect it to be 6.9 per cent and 6.6 per cent, respectively

29 Apr 2026 3:16 pm
Non-standard oil packs deliberately misleading consumers: SOPA

Urges govt to standardise packaging as firms tweak sizes to mask prices

29 Apr 2026 2:46 pm
Marine experts demand traceability in fishmeal sector

CMFRI-led meet calls for transparency amid rising fishmeal demand

29 Apr 2026 1:26 pm
Navi Mumbai airport says VIP lounges are a common feature, incorrect to exclude them from tariff proposal

This comes in response to International Air Transport Associations (IATA) objections for a 55 crore VVIP terminal

29 Apr 2026 1:24 pm
Iran war, jet fuel concerns cloud airlines' summer holiday plans

Carriers have been largely riding out the crisis with hedges that have tamed costs even as the price of jet fuel has risen nearly 84% since the start of the conflict on February 28

29 Apr 2026 1:06 pm
Prithu raises $1.1 m to scale carbon removal platform for nature-based solutions

Climate tech start-up to expand regenerative agriculture projects and dMRV infrastructure in India

29 Apr 2026 12:56 pm
India proposes rules to allow higher ethanol-blended fuels in vehicles

The Ministry said the draft includes provisions for E85 fuel, a blend of 85% ethanol with petrol, and E100, which would allow vehicles to run on nearly pure ethanol

29 Apr 2026 11:16 am
Balance of Payments support measures needed to anchor inflationary expectations amid persistent rupee weakness and volatile capital flows: SBI report

The current rupee depreciation is not in line with macro fundamentals; therefore, we need a structural solution to Indias balance of payments deficit, the report said

29 Apr 2026 9:55 am
Indias fertilizer production drops as Iran war disrupts supplies

Even after adding an estimated 4-5 lt output for the remaining days of April, total production for March-April is expected to reach only about 64 lt, nearly 12 lt lower year-on-year

28 Apr 2026 9:38 pm
India to challenge US Section 301 probes in public hearings over two weeks

The USTR alleged that trade surpluses and inadequate protection against forced-labour imports in certain economies, including India, burden American commerce through artificially low-priced competition and displaced domestic production

28 Apr 2026 9:04 pm
Oil Ministry may make OTP-based LPG cylinder delivery mechanism permanent

In a bid to prevent diversion at the distributor level, the MoPNG said that OTP-based deliveries have been increased from 53% (February 2026) to 90%cent on April 4, 2026

28 Apr 2026 8:52 pm
Chennai Division records 1,290 crore freight revenue in FY26

The Division also successfully revived and recaptured key traffic streams

28 Apr 2026 8:44 pm
Kashmir cherry growers pin hopes on rail cargo to cut losses, boost returns

Ganderbal accounts for nearly 65 per cent % of the Valleys cherry production, with around 1,200 hectares under cultivation.

28 Apr 2026 8:14 pm
Centre likely to maintain status quo on ATF price rise cap amid airline cost concerns

Government continues discussions on crack band mechanism, VAT relief to ease pressure on aviation sector

28 Apr 2026 7:29 pm
Hub and spoke operations to debut from Delhi - Varanasi route

Air India will participate in the launch phase starting from June 1

28 Apr 2026 7:28 pm
No proposal to raise diesel, petrol prices: Govt

All refineries are operating at high capacity with adequate crude inventories, says Sujata Sharma

28 Apr 2026 7:04 pm
Rise in copper sulphate prices increase cultivation costs for coffee, arecanut growers

Copper sulphate prices have gone up by 70 per cent from 270 per kg last year to over 450 per kg now

28 Apr 2026 6:46 pm
Piyush Goyal assures exporters of sustained support to enter new markets

Exporters from sectors like gems & jewellery, apparel, leather, engineering goods, cotton textiles, man-made and technical textiles met Goyal and senior officials on Monday

28 Apr 2026 6:34 pm
Goods moved from SEZs to domestic markets treated as imports, duty drawback applicable on re-exports

Experts argue that the move will bring uniformity across the system

28 Apr 2026 6:24 pm
Govt rules out petrol, diesel price increase after assembly polls

Retail prices have remained unchanged since April 2022, even as oil marketing companies face mounting losses from selling fuel below market rates.

28 Apr 2026 5:33 pm
Rallis FY26 net up 47% at 184 cr on higher revenues

Rallis said the Q4 performance reflected mixed demand conditions across crops and geographies, with lower pest pressure in certain crops impacting demand, while select segments continued to show resilience

28 Apr 2026 5:04 pm
Indias MEI sector sees steady expansion with 70% firms planning hiring

Net employment growth is projected to rise to 6.6% in the first half of FY2026-27, driven by strong policy support, semiconductor investments and initiatives like PLI schemes

28 Apr 2026 4:44 pm
Indias engineering exports to New Zealand set to double after FTA

Exports have already grown to USD 140.5 million in 2025-26, led by automobiles, machinery and medical instruments

28 Apr 2026 4:44 pm
Indias factory output growth slows to 4.1% in March

The growth was supported by manufacturing (4.3%) and mining (5.5%), while electricity output grew marginally at 0.8%

28 Apr 2026 4:16 pm
CII honours companies for advancing gender parity in leadership and workforce

Companies such as Bharti Airtel and Hindustan Unilever Limited were honoured for translating inclusion into measurable outcomes.

28 Apr 2026 3:54 pm
Goods moved from SEZs to domestic markets treated as imports; duty drawback applicable on re-exports

CBIC clarification aims to end inconsistent practices and ease exporter concerns.

28 Apr 2026 3:44 pm
MSME and agriculture focus key to Digital Public Infrastructure 2.0 rollout: NITI Aayog

According to the report, India's DPI initiatives are already contributing nearly 1% of GDP and have the potential to reach 4% by 2030, making it critical to accelerate implementation

28 Apr 2026 3:44 pm
Surat leads steep decline in chikoo cultivation as Gujarat production falls nearly 28% in a decade

State-wide production has declined from 3.35 lakh tonnes in 201516 to 2.40 lakh tonnes in 202425, while the area under chikoo has reduced from 29,562 hectares to 24,622 hectares

28 Apr 2026 3:25 pm
West Asian unrest pushes up dry fruit prices in India

Over the past two months, prices of Iranian pistachios, dates have increased by 10-20%

28 Apr 2026 3:14 pm
Aatmanirbhar Bharat: Indias golden opportunity in corn agri-business

We have the required vision, commitment, and collective action to make the journey a success

28 Apr 2026 2:30 pm
Peak power demand nears record 256 GW for second time on Monday

According to the power ministry data, peak power demand was recorded at 255.85 GW (nearly 256GW) on Monday, April 27, 2026

28 Apr 2026 2:24 pm