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Ensure smooth cotton buy, Telangana tellsCCI

Despite expectations of lower acreage due to the ElNinoimpact, the area under cultivation increased by nearly3 lakh acres1.21lakhhectares in the State

18 Aug 2026 9:18 pm
Moong arrivals pick up in Karnataka as prices rule firm on lower crop

Hand-picked moong is fetching a higher price of Rs 8,600-10,300 per quintal, while machine harvested ones command lower prices due to higher foreign material content

18 Aug 2026 9:15 pm
After aircraft, ships & oilfield equipment, IFSCA moves to make GPU leasing a financial product in GIFT City

The proposal comes as India prepares for a sharp increase in demand for AI computing capacity

18 Aug 2026 9:10 pm
Bombay Logistics deploys Blue Energy Motors LNG trucks at JSW Steel operations

With up to 20% better fuel efficiency, the trucks are designed to improve operating efficiency while helping fleet operators reduce the carbon intensity of their transportation operations

18 Aug 2026 9:07 pm
Indian govt does not see much impact on kharif crops from El Nino as sowing deficit narrows

Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan says impact on kharif production unlikely to be significant

18 Aug 2026 9:07 pm
India, Israel set to exchange market access offers for FTA

Talks gain momentum after July round; India weighs industry concerns as it finalises its offer

18 Aug 2026 8:41 pm
IT Dept flags suspicious foreign remittances, initiate verification of 394 entities, 36 professionals

This entire action was based on data related with remittance of large amounts of foreign exchange over the last three years

18 Aug 2026 8:31 pm
Vizhinjam starts full EXIM operations with Keralas trademarkcrunchy cargo

Seven tonnes of local produce including banana and jackfruit chips leave for Spain from theAI-powered port

18 Aug 2026 8:23 pm
PM CARES fund rises to 8,453 cr in 2024-25, 175% up in 5 years

The fund spent Rs 87.85 lakh on PM CARES for Children Scheme during 2024-25, sharply down from Rs 15.38 crore in 2023-24

18 Aug 2026 8:12 pm
Vizhinjam Port begins EXIM operations, opens Keralams gateway to global trade

The Chief Minister also held discussions with investor groups to explore opportunities to scale up EXIM operations through Vizhinjam

18 Aug 2026 7:33 pm
Lithium prices will likely head lower this half as supplies improve

However, energy storage demand is likely to hold prices from any sharp fall despite China ending tax sops on EV batteries

18 Aug 2026 7:05 pm
Crompton banking on premiumisation, new categories to drive growth: MD Promeet Ghosh

CGCEL, which on Tuesday unveiled a refreshed brand identity, has expanded its total addressable market size from about 80,000 crore three years ago to around 1.6 lakh crore, following its entry into new segments

18 Aug 2026 6:30 pm
Supplyco cuts Sabari brand coconut oil price to 229/litre ahead of Onam

The price reduction followed a ministerial decision and applies to a combination pack comprising subsidised and non-subsidised portions

18 Aug 2026 6:15 pm
SAF conclave to focus on capacity building, IATA 2050 Net Zero target

As per global studies, India could produce around 40 million tonne of SAF annually by 2050, about 10% of global SAF production potential

18 Aug 2026 6:10 pm
Tamil Nadu plans maritime and waterways master plan to strengthen port connectivity

The Board is responsible for the administration, management and development of Minor Ports in the State.

18 Aug 2026 5:57 pm
IMD update: Depression drenches East, more rain seen as Bay hints at another low

The monsoon troughs eastern end dipping into the Bay is a telling signal: the waters could spring back to life sooner rather than later, with another low-pressure area potentially taking shape

18 Aug 2026 4:16 pm
Vizhinjam Port begins EXIM operations, opens Keralas gateway to global trade

The Chief Minister also held discussions with investor groups to explore opportunities to scale up EXIM operations through Vizhinjam

18 Aug 2026 4:08 pm
Ceigall India-Sushee Infra Mining joint venture receives four orders worth 2,150 cr

In the CIL-SIML joint venture, Ceigall India holds 74% stake and Sushee Infra Mining's holding was at 26%

18 Aug 2026 3:27 pm
India imposes minimum import price on clear float glass, benefiting Saint-Gobain, Asahi India

Directorate General of Foreign Trade updated the import policy for clear float glass (4 mm to 12 mm) under ITC (HS) codes 70051090 and 70052990 from Free to Restricted

18 Aug 2026 3:27 pm
India considers limited duty-free sugar imports to ease record prices, sources say

Indian sugar prices have risen to a record high and are expected to remain elevated for at least the next three months

18 Aug 2026 2:42 pm
India's tanker exports surge over six-fold to $1.36 billion in Q1 FY27; UAE leads

The data showed that export volumes also expanded significantly from 10 vessels to 23 vessels, reflecting increasing international demand for Indian-built tankers and marine transportation assets

18 Aug 2026 2:39 pm
Professionals in India see mismatch between job titles, pay: Report

Nearly 6 in 10 professionals said their job title does not reflect their compensation, the report says

18 Aug 2026 2:19 pm
Indias gene-edited rice is ready for the fields: What you need to know

Pusa Rice DST1 is set to enter commercial production in this upcoming rabi season. What has been edited, why does it matter and what are the concerns?

18 Aug 2026 1:29 pm
Keralas Vizhinjam Port begins full-scale EXIM operations

The ports transition to EXIM operations is aimed at giving exporters and importers in Kerala a more direct route to international markets, highlighting sectors including seafood, spices, cashew, coir and engineering goods

18 Aug 2026 11:59 am
Charging gaps to slow electric LCV adoption; Mahindra sees e-3Ws scaling faster

Light commercial vehicles are likely to electrify more slowly than 3-wheelers as inadequate charging infrastructure limits the route flexibility commercial operators need, M&M said

18 Aug 2026 11:34 am
India's CAD may widen in FY27, but capital flows may support Rupee in H2: Report

The private lender noted in its report that India's goods deficit widened sharply to $85.7 billion in Q1 FY27 from $68.9 billion a year ago

18 Aug 2026 9:30 am
ElNinoseen deepening Indias rainfall deficit through Sept

European forecaster says best of monsoon over for India; overall shortfall at 13%

17 Aug 2026 9:46 pm
Grid planning should focus on rolling transmission plans linked to RE additions: IWTMA

The IWTMA report highlighted that timely grid connectivity is essential to ensure that completed wind projects can be commissioned without delay

17 Aug 2026 8:28 pm
Indias pulses imports down a tad during in H1 this year

Chana and urad imports decline, while tur and masoor shipments witness a rise

17 Aug 2026 8:09 pm
Indias kharif crop area 21 lakh hectares less than a year ago as pace of sowing slows

Acreage of all crops reaches 92% of normal even as deficit shrinks to less than 1%; paddy coverage trails 3%

17 Aug 2026 7:58 pm
India seeks WTO consultations with US over 4-year quartz surface tariff quota

Says it has substantial interest in the matter; India is among the largest exporters of quartz surface products to the US

17 Aug 2026 7:53 pm
SAS to launch non-stop Copenhagen-Mumbai service from October 1

The airline planned to resume flights to India on June 2 after 17 years

17 Aug 2026 7:26 pm
BKJ Airports launches GroundSafe digital platform for real-time hazard reporting

The airport ground handling company is expanding its safety and technology framework as it targets a larger national operational footprint.

17 Aug 2026 7:17 pm
Gujarat Cotex plans edible oil, real estate ventures

The proposed expansion would give the diversified enterprise new avenues for growth while focusing on phased execution and long-term value creation.

17 Aug 2026 7:12 pm
Rice exporters seek Goyals intervention on Chinas allegation of GMO presence in shipments

TREACG urges India and China to resolve GMO testing differences through dialogue

17 Aug 2026 7:04 pm
AAI profit falls 9.8% to 6,522 crore in FY26

Revenue remains broadly flat; airport lease income declines

17 Aug 2026 6:58 pm
IISR signs MoU with Bio Mountain Farmers Producer Company, launches AI-enabled web applications

The initiatives seek to bridge research and farming, giving growers wider access to improved technologies, digital tools and commercial innovations.

17 Aug 2026 5:32 pm
India set for record soyoil imports as Russia-Ukraine war disrupts sunflower shipments

Soyoil imports in August are expected to reach 620,000 metric tons, nearly 46% above the current years average monthly imports of 424,549 tons

17 Aug 2026 5:08 pm
Best of monsoon may be behind us despite fresh depression over Bay

Current lean rainfall trend over large parts of could persist through September as El Nio strengthens its influence on the monsoon, according to ECMWF

17 Aug 2026 5:07 pm
HELM, Parijat Industries announce collaboration across agrochemical value chain

The partnership combines global agrochemical expertise with Indian manufacturing and distribution capabilities as digital tools reshape agriculture and farmer engagement.

17 Aug 2026 4:50 pm
Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport in Bhogapuram begins commercial operations

The airport began operations with domestic and international flights connecting Visakhapatnam to destinations across India, the Middle East and Southeast Asia

17 Aug 2026 4:32 pm
AI emerges as key driver of Indian IT acquisitions

Indian technology companies are increasingly looking overseas for specialist talent, platforms and intellectual property as enterprise demand for AI accelerates

17 Aug 2026 3:57 pm
NCLT chides SpiceJet as last-minute lessor settlement forces judgement delay

The cases have put SpiceJet's finances under renewed scrutiny, with admission of even one bankruptcy petition potentially triggering a court-supervised resolution process

17 Aug 2026 3:34 pm
Federal Court of Australia dismisses APEDA appeal on Basmati rice

The Indian authority sought word mark registration; trade analysts and GI expert find gap in the government approach to getting GI for the fragrant rice

17 Aug 2026 1:13 pm
Two AI pilots fail preliminary drug test

Confirmatory testing awaited; pilots flagged in non-negative psychoactive-substance screening

17 Aug 2026 1:09 pm
India should bring back fuel with lower blend of ethanol, Chief Economic Adviser says

E20, petrol with 20 per cent ethanol blended in it, was rolled out last year and since April 1, it has been the only fuel available for sale at gas stations across the country

17 Aug 2026 12:20 pm
India's power system just passed a historic tipping point

According to the latest capacity data from Ember and Global Energy Monitor (GEM), Indias clean energy sources now account for 331.7 GW of installed capacity, compared with 302.0 GW for fossil fuels

17 Aug 2026 11:46 am
RBI's heavy FX footprint revives memories of a tightly managed rupee

The dollar sales occurred at multiple price levels, combining brief spurts of aggressive dollar selling with large offers, seemingly aimed at anchoring the rupee above certain levels

17 Aug 2026 10:58 am
Bhogapuram airport begins commercial flight operations

First IndiGo flight arrives from Hyderabad, followed by an Air India Express flight from Bengaluru

17 Aug 2026 10:48 am
Visakhapatnam Airport shuts down operations, leaving workers to face uncertain future

Flights move to Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram

17 Aug 2026 10:03 am