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Tamil Nadu eyes $1.5 trillion economy by 2036, bets on six cities beyond Chennai

A new Credai Tamil Nadu-JLL report calls for advance approvals, faster land development and coordinated infrastructure to accelerate urban growth across the State

16 Oct 2026 12:57 pm
Airports in Bengaluru, Canada's Vancouver sign agreement

The agreement was signed in the presence of Canada's Minister of International Trade, Maninder Sidhu and other dignitaries

16 Oct 2026 12:16 pm
Deloitte projects India's GDP to grow 7.1-7.3% in FY27

Majumdar said a shift towards investment in strategic sectors such as semiconductors, electronics, defence manufacturing, clean energy and AI infrastructure will add to the private capex momentum since these sectors require substantial upfront investment

16 Oct 2026 11:56 am
India-US trade pact would be concluded at earliest, in interest of global trade: FM

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said the first phase of the India-US trade pact has been finalised and is undergoing legal drafting.

16 Oct 2026 10:36 am
DGCA probing Air India plane incident; will wait for final report: Naidu

An Air India plane from Frankfurt to Delhi was diverted to Jaipur on Wednesday following a hijack alert that later turned out to be false, and resumed its journey after security checks

16 Oct 2026 9:40 am
Nepal FM Khanal urges Indian investors to expand investments

Khanal underscored the need for transforming the potential emerging from the bilateral relations into concrete economic achievement

16 Oct 2026 9:08 am
PM Modi inaugurates Chennai Metros Poonamallee-Vadapalani stretch, rides along with CM Vijay

There are a total of 11 elevated Metro Stations covering approximately 15 km in the newly inaugurated stretch

16 Oct 2026 9:07 am
ADB, Japan back AM Greens renewable ammonia plant in Kakinada

The investment includes a $100 million loan from Asias Private Infrastructure Fund 2, financed by the JICA and administered by ADB

16 Oct 2026 8:50 am
India unveils steel policy aiming for 604 million tonne capacity by 2047

Policy lays out plans to cut sector emissions and shore up access to iron ore and coking coal

16 Oct 2026 8:50 am
Saudi airport attack kills 12, injures over 300; Trump weighs military intervention

Saudi Arabia faces mounting security concerns as airport operations halt, international travel warnings spread and regional fighting intensifies across Yemen

16 Oct 2026 8:45 am
IndiGo extends cancellation of Saudi Arabia flights till Oct 24

Akasa Air has extended suspensions to Riyadh until Oct 24 and Jeddah until Oct 21 due to West Asia security concerns

16 Oct 2026 7:44 am
Windfall levies reduced on diesel, hiked on petrol

Export levies on diesel have been cut to 8.50 per litre from 16 per litre. On petrol, it will be 2.50 per litre, as against 0.50. No change for ATF

16 Oct 2026 7:30 am
Delhi on high alert ahead of protest against CEC

57 Metro stations to shut, 45 trains cancelled

16 Oct 2026 6:39 am
e3W sales surge 40% in September; market share rises to 64.9%

Bajaj leads the chart followed by Mahindra and TVS

16 Oct 2026 6:29 am
Monetary tightening likely to keep industrial metal prices on leash

Ferrous and non-ferrous metals have come under pressure on fears of a hawkish stance from US Fed

16 Oct 2026 6:15 am
Four trains from Jammu division cancelled due to congestion in Delhi

The cancelled services include three trains between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and New Delhi -- Train Nos. 12446, 04082 and 22462 -- and Train No. 12426 Rajdhani Express between Jammu Tawi and New Delhi

16 Oct 2026 5:48 am
World economic growth to slow to 2.6% in 2026, UN trade body says

Asia is projected to contribute 59% of global economic growth in 2026, with India expanding at 7.3%, China by 4.5% and Indonesia by 5.2%

16 Oct 2026 5:45 am
UP Cabinet approves proposal to name Jewar airport after PM Narendra Modi

Proposed name is Narendra Modi International Airport Noida Jewar; Its first phase comprises one runway and one passenger terminal, with a capacity to handle 12 million passengers annually

16 Oct 2026 5:45 am
Govt withdraws tax benefit for banks on gold, silver, platinum imports

This is done to ensure parity of taxes imposed on imports of gold and other metals through different routes, Revenue Secretary says

16 Oct 2026 5:23 am
Cargo traffic handled by major ports rises 8% in Apr-Sep 2026

The data show that the overall growth in major port traffic was supported by higher container, POL, iron ore and coal volumes, even as two ports - Chennai and Paradip - recorded lower throughput, according to the data

16 Oct 2026 4:41 am
Gadchiroli stands out for exemplary work in water conservation under PMDDKY scheme

The once Naxal-hit area has transformed drought-affected areas into greener landscapes and achieved new milestones in agricultural production

15 Oct 2026 10:04 pm
West Bengal to get four new airports in next two years: K Rammohan Naidu

The airports will come up at Charra, Kalaikunda, Balurghat and Hasimara as the Centre expands air connectivity under UDAN

15 Oct 2026 9:45 pm
NHAI introduces independent design checks for major bridges from December 1

Policy to take effect from December 1; IITs, technical institutions and experienced firms to undertake verification

15 Oct 2026 9:31 pm
First tranche of US trade deal ready: Commerce Minister

It will be operationalised once India secures competitive advantage: Goyal

15 Oct 2026 9:21 pm
Heritage Foods Q2 PAT down by 39% at 31 crore

The average landed cost of milk procurement rose 11% year on year to 47.73 a litre, driven by sustained demand, limited improvement in arrivals, and higher feed and fodder costs

15 Oct 2026 8:35 pm
Real estate exposure without buying a flat

Currently, home rentals yield little but commercial property pays decent yields and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) are the vehicles to tap them and enjoy the returns

15 Oct 2026 8:29 pm
Delivering festival seasons joys

A peek into the automated workflow at a Flipkart fulfilment centre in Coimbatore

15 Oct 2026 8:24 pm
Hospital owners question impact of Centres rate-display directive on treatment costs

The directive aims to improve transparency in healthcare billing by making service rates visible to patients

15 Oct 2026 8:21 pm
Ethiopian Airlines new Boeing orders

Ethiopian Airlines orders Boeing 777 and 777-8 freighters

15 Oct 2026 8:19 pm
Mission Samudra: Keralam eyes port-led economic rise

States 400-crore project aims to create an integrated logistics hub centred on maritime strengths

15 Oct 2026 8:19 pm
Shouldnt CIAL stop collecting user fees?

The user fee would attract less opposition if Kochi airport authority used it to build a second runway

15 Oct 2026 8:17 pm
Share of coal-fired generation up in September as renewable energy, hydro decline

During July to September, Indias energy consumption rose by 11.5 per cent Y-o-Y to roughly 502 billion units

15 Oct 2026 8:12 pm
Indias September exports jump 23% to $44.4 billion; trade deficit narrows to $30.2 billion

Electronics, petroleum products, chemicals and engineering goods lead export growth as gold and silver imports plunge; April-September deficit widens to $177.6 billion

15 Oct 2026 8:12 pm
Kochi Port set to cruise into the future of AI immigration

No more waiting for passport scans and fingerprint biometric identification for cruise travellers

15 Oct 2026 7:59 pm
Defence Ministry approves over 2,400 crore procurement from startups and MSMEs

India is expanding domestic defence manufacturing, with thousands of smaller enterprises supporting the sector and exports reaching nearly 100 countries.

15 Oct 2026 7:27 pm
HyFarm Paathshala honours farmers for promoting sustainable potato cultivation

The voluntarily established demonstration farms, adopted improved cultivation practices and engaged fellow growers in sustainable processing-potato cultivation

15 Oct 2026 7:15 pm
NABVENTURES looks to invest 30-70 crore from Fund II in early, growth stage agri, rural firms

The fund will also retain the flexibility to participate in subsequent follow-on rounds, the company said in a statement

15 Oct 2026 7:15 pm
Nutrifresh revenue jumps 51% to 219 crore in FY26, targets 400 crore in FY27

The agri-food company is bringing more farmland into production, expanding its customer base and preparing to scale operations across southern India.

15 Oct 2026 6:45 pm
Milky Mist launches high-protein milk to expand value-added dairy portfolio

The Erode-based dairy company is expanding its range of protein-rich products as demand for paneer, Greek yoghurt and Skyr increases.

15 Oct 2026 6:37 pm
India, Canada to begin 5th round of talks for proposed economic partnership pact on Oct 5

The negotiations are important as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Canada around December this year, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said last month

15 Oct 2026 6:26 pm
Indias ethanol opportunity is bigger than blending target

The next should be about creating a market large and diverse enough to sustain the ethanol economy that target has helped build

15 Oct 2026 6:11 pm
The price floor India forgot: Why livestock farmers deserve an MSP too!

A system like CACP for livestock prices, deficiency payment experiments for milk in regions facing gluts, and acknowledgement of the volatility in livestock prices as a policymaking blind spot would be a reasonable way to begin with

15 Oct 2026 6:04 pm
A floor under honey exports, not under beekeeper incomes

The government should track procurement prices, producer margins, processing and compliance costs, inventory accumulation and the share of export value reaching beekeepers

15 Oct 2026 6:01 pm
FAI seeks revocation of ban on sales of non-subsidised fertilisers in UP, Maharashtra, Bihar

The industry body has also said that restricting access to these products in current Rabi season, could affect farmers who rely on specialised nutrition solutions for crop- and soil-specific requirements

15 Oct 2026 5:59 pm
Bayer ties up with Absolutes INERA to distribute climate-resilient crop nutrition solution

The collaboration aims to make science-led biological solutions more accessible to farmers, supporting climate adaptation, soil health and nutrient use efficiency.

15 Oct 2026 5:54 pm
Air India cuts Europe flights in network rejig, adds services to Australia, Japan

The network changes are taking place amid a rise in jet fuel price and continued closure ofPakistan airspace that has escalated costs for the airline

15 Oct 2026 4:54 pm
Alstom preparing to bid for 2,000-crore Chennai Metro Rail order

The tender for the 168 cars, for which bids in the next few days, will require trains customised to Chennai Metros existing infrastructure, including its signalling systems, platforms and door-spacing specifications

15 Oct 2026 4:54 pm
Legal drafting on in US trade pact; to be operationalised once we get competitive advantage: Goyal

He expressed the hope that it would be finalised soon and operationalised once India secures a competitive advantage over its peer countries.

15 Oct 2026 4:33 pm