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Budget likely to see five key amendments in GST Laws to ease compliances, reduce litigation

The changes aim to omit the requirement of establishing the discount in terms of an agreement entered into before or at the time of such supply and specifically linking of the same with relevant invoices

18 Jan 2026 1:35 pm
Why electric tractors are becoming a practical choice for Indian farms in 2026

For Indian farmers, electric tractors are becoming an essential tool for sustainable growth

18 Jan 2026 10:45 am
Are biofortified seeds the missing piece in Indias nutrition policy?

If India wants its nutrition policy to be future-ready, the answer may well begin with something deceptively simple: better seeds

18 Jan 2026 10:15 am
Brazils soy trap: More land, falling yields and rising climate risk

As climate risks grow, stronger safeguards, transparent monitoring and science-based planning are essential

18 Jan 2026 9:45 am
Oil palm and Indias yellow revolution: Why targets will fail and outcomes will win

Oil palm offers transformative potentialbut only if implemented with humility, discipline and realism

18 Jan 2026 9:15 am
DGCA imposes 22 crore penalty on IndiGo

DGCA seeks 50 crore bank guarantee for systemic reforms

17 Jan 2026 10:08 pm
Koppert to launch new facility

The facility produces natural soil-benefiting fungi to help farmers grow healthier crops more sustainably

17 Jan 2026 8:52 pm
CEPT University announces MBA in Real Estate

This programme will be open to undergraduate degree holders from all disciplines, stated an official release from the university

17 Jan 2026 7:07 pm
Wings India 2026 to spotlight manufacturing, sustainable aviation

Wings India 2026 will host a large-scale international exhibition, static aircraft displays, flying and aerobatic shows, a high-level international conference, CEO roundtables, B2B and B2G meetings, an aviation job fair, an awards ceremony and vibrant cultural programmes

17 Jan 2026 4:57 pm
Office leasing, liquidity lift Real Estate sentiment in Q4 2025: Knight Frank-NAREDCO report

The 47th Knight Frank-NAREDCO Real Estate Sentiment Index shows the Current Sentiment Score rising to 60 in Q4 2025 from 59, while the Future Sentiment Score remains steady at 61

17 Jan 2026 4:10 pm
India's apparel retail market poised to reach 16 lakh crore by FY30: CareEdge

The apparel market, estimated at 9.30 lakh crore in 2024-25, has grown at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 7% since 2017-18

17 Jan 2026 3:32 pm
Electronics manufacturing leads PLI scheme as production jumps 146%: Report

Rise in production aided by $4 billion FDI inflows, 70% of which came to PLI beneficiaries

17 Jan 2026 3:17 pm
Indias utility-scale solar additions jump 55% to 28.6 GW in 2025

India added a record 37.9 GW of solar and 6.3 GW of wind capacity, marking its highest-ever annual renewable additions

17 Jan 2026 3:16 pm
India delivers 7.3% average return on FDI, ahead of emerging markets: CareEdge

The services sector led inflows, followed by software and hardware

17 Jan 2026 3:05 pm
Merchandise exports may face tough time due to US-India trade deal impasse, tariff threats: CRISIL

With the merchandise exports growth rate lagging imports, the merchandise trade deficit widened to $25 billion in December 2025, from $20 billion a year earlier

17 Jan 2026 2:18 pm
PM Modi flags off first Vande Bharat sleeper train between Howrah and Guwahati

The fully AC train offers an airline-like travel experience at economical fares, reducing travel time on the route by around 2.5 hours

17 Jan 2026 2:04 pm
Telangana govt begins MSP operations for red gram as prices fall

While the MSP for the pulse crop is fixed at 8,000, farmers are getting only 7,200 in the market

17 Jan 2026 1:55 pm
India allows 5 lakh tonnes of wheat product exports, partially lifting three-year ban

The move will help the Indian diaspora access domestic brands of atta, maida, and sooji

17 Jan 2026 1:50 pm
India-EU trade deal to double exports in three years, industry says

Industry estimates suggest exports to the EU could double over the next three years as tariffs are phased out

17 Jan 2026 1:22 pm
IJMA seeks ban on private raw jute trading from April 1

Indian Jute Mills Association says raw jute availability with mills has decreased sharply, and prices have surged

17 Jan 2026 11:45 am
India clears plan to buy, jointly manufacture 114 Rafale fighter jets

The purchase would be a significant upgrade for the Indian Air Force, whose fighter fleet, largely of Russian origin, is dwindling

17 Jan 2026 11:08 am
What budget 2026 must change to modernise Indias farm machinery market

A shift from tractor-led volume growth to solution-led productivity gains, and from limited access points to a multi-channel, farmer-driven incentive system is the need of the hour

17 Jan 2026 10:45 am
Centre sanctions new Thrissur-Guruvayur train service: Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Thousands of daily commuters and devotees visiting Guruvayur Temple are expected to benefit from the new service

17 Jan 2026 10:11 am
From soil sensors to smart decisions: The next wave of agriculture tech in 2026

Platforms that insist on a single global recipe are giving way to systems that adapt to a valley, a village, and sometimes even a single field

17 Jan 2026 9:50 am
Air India Express operates first international commercial flight of VT-RNT Boeing 737-8 MAX to Muscat

Configured and designed to Air India Express specifications by Boeing, the aircraft features a cabin that enhances comfort, space and convenience

17 Jan 2026 9:33 am
Integrating farmer health capital into the production function

Policies and pricing should reflect the true effort involved in cultivating labor-intensive crops

17 Jan 2026 9:30 am
Kalpataru Projects Int'l sells Vindhyachal Expressway for 775 cr

Vindhyachal Expressway Private Ltd was formed to undertake a four-laning road project connecting the main city of Rewa and Hanumana on the border of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh

17 Jan 2026 9:03 am
CCI chair urges AI compliance audits to prevent anti-competitive risks

The CCI has identified seven key AI-related risks, including algorithmic collusion, price discrimination, and network effects.

17 Jan 2026 9:01 am
Ethanol surplus looms over Indias sugar mills as E20 milestone meets capacity glut

Policymakers must address the capacity-demand mismatch to sustain the biofuel ecosystem without crippling the sugar sector

17 Jan 2026 9:00 am
Indias textile exports rise in December amid market diversification push

Exports rose 0.40 per cent to USD 3.27 billion, led by strong performance in handicrafts, ready-made garments, and man-made fibre segments.

17 Jan 2026 8:55 am
Concord Control to retrofit diesel engine into 3100HP Hydrogen locomotive

Concords subsidiary Advance Rail Controls, secured a 47crore order from NTPC to execute the project within 18 months, placing India at the forefront of heavy-duty green locomotive innovation

17 Jan 2026 8:38 am
India allows export of 5,00,000 tonnes of wheat flour

The limited easing of export restrictions signals improved supply conditions

16 Jan 2026 11:58 pm
Indias CCI to start sale of 2025-26 season cotton next week

The agency has procured 80 lakh bales so far, continues purchases in Telangana, Maharashtra

16 Jan 2026 11:39 pm
360 ONE Asset invests $70 million in Iscon Balaji Foods

Founded in 2013, IBF runs a fully integrated, export-oriented platform spanning seed development, contract farming, processing, and global distribution

16 Jan 2026 10:36 pm
Indias goal is to lead globally in startup trends, tech in coming decade: PM

Govt looking at creating a separate pathway under the Export Promotion Mission for startups, says Goyal

16 Jan 2026 9:17 pm
India-EU FTA to be mother of all trade pacts: Goyal

Hectic negotiations are on in the virtual mode to close remaining gaps so that the deal can be announced at India-EU Summit on Jan 27

16 Jan 2026 9:06 pm
Chabahar Tightrope: India negotiates US waiver as Trumps new tariffs loom

MEA says it is continuing to engage with the US in working out arrangement of conditional waiver

16 Jan 2026 8:46 pm
Pernod Ricard India Foundation helps more than 75 start-ups through its social innovation vertical

It has diverted over 4.6 lakh kg of plastic and 94,780 kg of agri-waste from landfills, and created more than 400 sustainable livelihoods

16 Jan 2026 8:36 pm
Indias sugar production up 22%, recovery in UP higher but down in Karnataka

Output was 158.85 lakh tonnes as of January 15 with a substantial jump in Maharashtra

16 Jan 2026 8:16 pm
El Nino may emerge towards end of July, says APEC climate body

India will likely receive surplus before the drought-bearing weather sets in

16 Jan 2026 8:13 pm
Air India, Singapore Airlines expand commercial partnership

The agreement will lead to collaboration in flight schedules, pricing, sales and marketing between the two carriers.

16 Jan 2026 7:29 pm
Allow import of soya, maize to promote egg exports: Poultry industry

The poultry industry seeks policy changes to lower feed costs and boost egg exports

16 Jan 2026 7:24 pm
Silver tops $100/oz on Shanghai Futures Exchange, soars to record high in Mumbai spot market

The white precious metal quotes at a premium in China owing to soaring domestic demand; March futures on MCX rule above 2,90,000 a kg

16 Jan 2026 6:29 pm
Farmers need to go to consumer forum to claim losses suffered due to fake seeds

Farmers facing losses from fake seeds must seek consumer forums for compensation as the new Seeds Bill lacks government support

16 Jan 2026 4:31 pm
Kochi Water Metro wins recognition at Sustainable Transport Awards 2026

Kochi stood out for innovation rather than scale, with ITDP highlighting the Water Metros success in reclaiming waterways as a daily public transport corridorstill a rarity worldwide

16 Jan 2026 4:23 pm
Bioenergy to play pivotal role in decarbonising MSMEs: MoS Shripad Naik

Biomass-based applications have the potential to be deployed across the country

16 Jan 2026 4:13 pm
Deloitte suggests credit boost for MSME exports, funds for critical mineral exploration in FY27 Budget

In its Budget expectation, Deloitte said that MSMEs account for 46 per cent of India's exports and are the second largest employer after agriculture

16 Jan 2026 3:24 pm
CBDT confirms old cases wont be reopened in wake of SC ruling in Tiger Global matter

The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled in favour of the Income Tax Department by setting aside the Delhi High Courts judgment quashing the tax demand of Tiger Global

16 Jan 2026 3:01 pm
Government committed to strengthening Indias startup ecosystem: PM Modi

Indias strengthening trade partnerships with countries globally open more avenues for startups to expand their markets, said Commerce Minister Goyal

16 Jan 2026 1:20 pm
Export incentive schemes applicable for postal shipments from Jan 15: CBIC

The incentives are expected to significantly enhance the competitiveness of MSME exporters, especially from smaller towns and remote areas and give a major fillip to postal exports

16 Jan 2026 1:09 pm