The Hindu Businessline

Agriculture ministers from southern states will join Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to review key initiatives and challenges facing farmers

Mushkbudjicurrently sells for around 20,000-25,000 a quintal, adding to its appeal as a premium agricultural product

Dip in area, firm global prices brighten prospects for the aromatic rice

The area under premium varieties such as Ponni, Sona Masuri and BPT has decreased in the South due to deficit rainfall

The proposed study will examine traffic hotspots, road safety, public transport and last-mile connectivity to identify targeted infrastructure improvements.

Shipments on gradual recovery path; Exporters seek govt support to bring down freight costs, increase sailings

The administration has linked the flower field project to efforts aimed at empowering farmers and create new economic opportunities

GST on MDR charged by the bank from the merchant will be available as ITC to the merchant, says CBIC

The introduction of MDR is a step in protecting Indias sovereignty in electronic payment ecosystem, says FinMin

PV exports declined by 17% due to geopolitical disruptions

India-EU FTA benefits for the steel sector are front loaded and being implemented ahead of the pact, say officials

BL Agro plans to develop an integrated cattle genetics and reproductive-technology ecosystem aimed at improving breed quality and productivity in Indias dairy sector

Hiranandani Groups Greenbase is developing a 55-acre park at Arani, near Red Hills, with about 1.2 million sq ft of space, with an anchor client identified in the renewable energy space

Argues that it would encourage companies to bring newer molecules to India and widen the range of pest-control options available to farmers

The initiative will establish high-precision testing facilities across major cotton-producing regions, covering northern, central, southern and eastern zones

India is seeking to expand its municipal debt market as cities face substantial funding requirements for infrastructure development through fiscal year 2031

Kovind said improving agricultural productivity remains an important national priority as India's farm yields are still lower than global standards

Output could fall by 10 million tonnes in 2026/27 from a year ago, but record rice inventories expected to ensure unrestricted export

There is no model consensus on the strength of the brewing low-pressure area as it gathers steam over the Bay of Bengal during the weekend and into early next week

The SAED along with road and infrastructure cess on export of diesel is now 20 per litre; SAED on export of ATF is set at 15/litre; Duty on petrol exports has been slashed to 0.5 per litre

MEA warns targeting India could hurt bilateral ties and global energy market as Lindsey Graham sanctions bill awaits Trumps signature

The legislation gives the US President wide discretion over penalties as Washington seeks to increase economic pressure on Russia

A likely early start of factories with lower recovery and the demand from local gur manufacturers may also limit cane supply, potentially affecting overall sugar production

Trend in imports likely to sustain next year on anticipated drop in output impacted by lower area, weak monsoons

Boarding pass improvements are among the measures being considered following the immigration lapse at Delhi airport

Govt also looking at making changes in rules, components of the Export Promotion Mission based on exporters feedback

ISMAs assessment is based on national residential electricity consumption, household housing characteristicsand distribution-utility tariffs

Companies are exploring wider market access, stronger partnerships and faster execution as India seeks to improve competitiveness amid changing trade conditions

Only OEMs, dealers and channel partners were eligible to apply for the TRQ

The move could help contain prices as households increase consumption of palm oil, soyoil and sunflower oil during the festival season

Indian exporters say the rejected consignments were found not to have any genetic material when re-exported to other nations

Much of the growth in livestock product exports was driven by strong demand for Indian buffalo meat from Vietnam, Malaysia and other markets

The latest shipment surpassed the ports previous single-day record of 13,208 tonnes handled on July 30, 2026

The proposed venture comes as GIFT Citys aircraft-leasing ecosystem expands, with 37 entities operating and 412 aviation assets as of June 2026

The revision follows a 12-year gap and reflects sustained wage growth, rising incomes and continued expansion of formal employment, the government said

Industry bodies said the additional transaction cost could put pressure on retailers already operating on thin margins during the festive sales period.

The technology transfer was undertaken to enhance the value of cocoa farmers produce and promote cocoa-based entrepreneurial activities

The PPDS will serve as the electrical nerve centre for the 19-seater SARAS MKII aircraft

The terminal can handle feeders ranging from 1,200 TEUs to 5,000 TEUs, and mainline vessels of up to 18,000 TEUs

The firm, which opened its stores in Gurugram recently, gives a minimum volume commitment to procure agricultural produce

Two Democratic amendments one to explicitly name India among countries facing up to 100% tariffs, another to strip the Presidents broad secondary-tariff powers were defeated in the Rules Committee

IMD sees isolated heavy rain over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal for six days from Wednesday. Kerala and Mahe could receive isolated heavy rain and again for three days from Saturday

Convergence among Nabard, banks, SIDBI, EXIM Bank, government agencies and producer communities key to taking GI products from local markets to national and international platforms

The quota announcement comes ahead of Dussehra even as retail prices drop below 60 a kg

Want Goverment to secure supplies for feed sector as maize is single source of feedstock, says CLFMA Chairman Divya Kumar Gulati

India expects the bilateral trade agreement and other pending issues to figure in talks

The latest trade data showed strong growth across key markets, even as Indias shipments to some major destinations declined during August.

Shifting economic power, rising state intervention, digitalisation, the green transition, and geopolitical tensions are making cooperation more complex: World Trade Report 2026

Delhi High Court has not granted an interim injunction; trademark fight returns to court on September 18 as EV-cab rivals chase 22,000-crore market

Government helps exporters prepare for CBAM compliance and emissions verification requirements