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India-UK FTA kicks in Wednesday, giving most labour-intensive exports zero-duty access

Textiles, footwear, leather, marine products and engineering goods to gain competitiveness; UK secures phased tariff cuts on autos, Scotch whisky and other products

14 Jul 2026 9:31 pm
El Nio effect: Telangana asks farmers to go for alternative crops

Telangana Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao said that the neighbouring States of Maharashtra and Karnataka, the two upper riparian States, also reported a fall in rain fall

14 Jul 2026 9:21 pm
Zero tariffs, bigger opportunity: Indian exporters upbeat about competitive edge in UK market

Rising enquiries from UK buyers boost confidence, though some exporters await greater clarity on operational procedures

14 Jul 2026 9:20 pm
India wins larger UK steel quota, paving way for $1 bn exports

Commerce Secretary says New Delhi secured a higher quota than several other countries after fresh negotiations; discussions on CBAM still on

14 Jul 2026 9:12 pm
MPEDA to start fresh chilled fish exports to UK under IndiaUK CETA

The UK continues to be an important market for Indian seafood, driven by strong demand from the large Indian diaspora and a growing consumer preference for processed seafood products

14 Jul 2026 8:58 pm
Government unveils trial services production index; April data show resilience despite West Asia conflict

Work is underway to compile the ISP for sub-sectors such as health and residential care, education, and ownership of dwellings

14 Jul 2026 8:32 pm
Direct tax collection jumps 16% to 6.5 lakh crore

This momentum was led by net corporate tax collections, which surged over 22% to approximately 2.40 lakh crore, while net personal income tax (non-corporate) collections grew by around 12% to 3.85 lakh crore

14 Jul 2026 8:20 pm
DGFT amends trade policy to prohibit imports made with forced labour

Measure could strengthen Indias position in ongoing US Section 301 investigation

14 Jul 2026 8:00 pm
NCDEX to launch guar korma futures to help exporters hedge their risks

India is a leading shipper of guar korma, which is a byproduct obtained from the germ part of guarseeds, to Europes dairy belt; Guar is commonly known as cluster beans

14 Jul 2026 7:53 pm
India set to ban Paraquat herbicide, issues draft Order

Final notification on the bar likely to be issued after August 12 by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

14 Jul 2026 7:28 pm
Ethanol producers body BIEPA supports E20 fuel

BIEPA said the claims of engine trouble and bad gas mileage just dont hold up under scrutiny

14 Jul 2026 7:05 pm
Fibre boats flout monsoon trawling ban under cover of darkness, allege operators

They claimed that while mechanised boat owners are strictly complying with the restrictions and incurring financial losses during the ban period, illegal fishing by a few fibre boats is creating an uneven playing field and threatening marine resources.

14 Jul 2026 6:44 pm
14 Jul 2026 6:37 pm
Mangaluru International Airport receives ACI Level 5 accreditation

The airport received the ACI Level 4 accreditation in July 2025.

14 Jul 2026 6:30 pm
Cropin, Google Cloud launch OrbitAI; an agentic AI platform for food and agriculture

The platform delivers region-specific, actionable recommendations in natural language, grounded in verified agricultural intelligence and real-world conditions

14 Jul 2026 6:23 pm
CLFMA organises dairy meet in Ludhiana

Focus on scientific feeding, nutrition and knowledge sharing to boost productivity and resilience

14 Jul 2026 5:29 pm
Mining, construction equipment industry posts 3% rise in domestic sales; exports surge 31.5%

Ministry of Heavy Industries, Bhatia said the sector's growth has been propelled by sustained public investment in infrastructure across all domains

14 Jul 2026 3:18 pm
Ladakh to begin premium apricot exports to UAE on Wednesday

Kunzang Wangmo, Chief Horticulture Officer (CHO), told businessline that the five-metric-tonne consignment will be dispatched from Ladakh Bhavan in New Delhi

14 Jul 2026 3:12 pm
Indian edible oil imports decline 30% in June as palm and soybean oil shipments fall

The decline was primarily driven by a collapse in palm oil demand to 4.87 lt in June against 5.46 lt in May

14 Jul 2026 2:20 pm
Domestic steel prices to stay mixed as monsoon weighs on long products: Report

The report said global and domestic steel prices showed mixed trends

14 Jul 2026 2:12 pm
Indias wholesale inflation accelerates to 9.9% in June, driven by fuel costs

West Asia crisis, effective Strait of Hormuz blockade and food price spillover lift WPI inflation sharply

14 Jul 2026 1:19 pm
Crystal Crop launches six innovations for kharif season

Across key crop segments, integrated solutions for disease, weed, insect and nutrition management are being offered

14 Jul 2026 12:34 pm
TCS to power digital operations at JFK Airports New Terminal One

The IT major will deploy AI-powered passenger processing, baggage handling, cybersecurity and terminal management systems using its Cognix and ignio platforms to improve operational efficiency and passenger experience

14 Jul 2026 12:07 pm
Avio Smart Market Stack inks Tripura MoU for freeze-drying plant, targets 1,300 jobs

The project A Freeze-Drying Initiative on Fruits and Vegetables for Tripura aims to create about 1,300 jobs, including 500 direct and 800 indirect positions

14 Jul 2026 11:59 am
Piyush Goyal meets Spanish Industry and Tourism Minister Jordi Hereu to strengthen bilateral trade, investment and manufacturing ties

Addressing the India-Spain Business Forum, Goyal welcomed a proposal by Spain's Minister of Economy, Trade and Business, Carlos Cuerpo, to jointly prepare a roadmap for future economic cooperation

14 Jul 2026 11:04 am
Research documentary highlights decline of Indias indigenous cattle

The 14.51-minute documentary explores the economic, social, and agricultural factors behind the decline of the desi cow and its implications for Indias farming ecosystem

14 Jul 2026 10:51 am
India, EU to soon finish legal scrubbing of trade pact text: Goyal

India EU free trade agreement legal scrub should be over in another week or two, Goyal said while addressing the India-Spain Business Forum

14 Jul 2026 9:06 am
Gujarats Unjha cumin and fennel get Geographical Indication tag

The GI tag officially recognises the two spices as originating from Unjha in north Gujarat, one of India's largest spice trading hubs

14 Jul 2026 7:45 am
US reinstates Strait of Hormuz blockade as Trump proposes 20% cargo fee

Iran, which claims jurisdiction over the strategic waterway, rejected US intervention while arguing that any country ensuring safe passage through the strait deserves compensation

14 Jul 2026 7:10 am
India watches West Asia escalation closely as tension spirals

US to reinstate blockade on Iranian vessels, and charge 20 per cent% on all other cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz, says Trump

13 Jul 2026 9:13 pm
Goods exports rise 15.5% in June

Import surge pushes trade deficit to five-month high

13 Jul 2026 9:11 pm
Hydrogen-powered trucks, buses get 7-year permit exemption given to EVs, ethanol-powered vehicles

Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland and VE Commercial Vehicles could benefit from the Ministry decision

13 Jul 2026 9:10 pm
India, US fully engaged in balanced trade deal: Goyal

Commerce Secretary says framework deal is ready to be signed once preferential market access issue is structured

13 Jul 2026 9:06 pm
Indian kharif sowing deficit narrows, as 48% of normal area complete; paddy acreage dips 9%

Overall, coverage down 16 per cent from a year ago despite 180 lh being brought under cultivation

13 Jul 2026 8:56 pm
FM asks banks to step up NRI outreach as FCNR mobilisation gathers pace

Banks reported that FCNR(B) deposit mobilisation had shown a clear accelerating trend

13 Jul 2026 8:25 pm
Soybean imports up at 7.77 lakh tonnes till June-end, estimates trade body SOPA

Exports of soybean meal for oil year 2025-26 projected lower at 10 lakh tonnes on higher prices

13 Jul 2026 8:10 pm
IndiGo BluChip, ALL Accor launch reciprocal loyalty partnership

The partnership spans more than 45 brands across 110 countries, creating an integrated travel rewards ecosystem for customers

13 Jul 2026 7:42 pm
Upcoming Bhogapuram airport in AP notified as immigration check post

This would be the third immigration check post in the state after the ones at Visakhapatnam and Tirupati airports

13 Jul 2026 7:36 pm
EAAA Alternatives wins two NHAI highway contracts worth 2,259 crore

With the addition of these assets through its portfolio company, Epic Concessions 2 Pvt Ltd, EAAAs infrastructure portfolio has expanded to 26 roads across 17 states, covering more than 7,700 lane km, including assets under binding agreements.

13 Jul 2026 7:36 pm
AAI says airport expansion projects are on track to boost operations

New capacity is being created at airports to accomodate the growing fleet

13 Jul 2026 7:35 pm
ALMM solar cells: MNRE extends deadline for submitting request for project exemptions

Ministry to re-open the portal for submission of applications up to July 23, 2026

13 Jul 2026 7:32 pm
India auto M&A and PE deals fall to $1.46 billion in H1 2026; Q2 transactions drop 43 per cent

Investment in aAuto has shrunk to $1.46 billion from nearly $2.8 billion in the first half; Q2 as deal volumes tumbled by 43 per cent as investors concentrated on mobility platforms

13 Jul 2026 7:28 pm
Industree Foundation partners with Nagaland to promote bamboo-based livelihoods

An MoU with NSRLM will result inthe integration of30,000 smallholder women farmers into the bamboo value chain.

13 Jul 2026 7:26 pm
Will deposit 50 crore in 45 days: SpiceJet tells HC on dispute with Kal Airways

On May 4, the bench dismissed pleas by SpiceJet and Ajay Singh seeking a review of a January 19 order to deposit over 144 crore in the case

13 Jul 2026 7:01 pm
Aastha Spintex bags 77 cr order, reflecting strong demand for cotton yarn

The confirmed order pipeline represents over 21 per cent of the companys FY25 revenue of about 352 crore

13 Jul 2026 6:19 pm
30 tonnes of pineapples sold at Meghalaya Festival in Delhi

The volume sold was almost double than the 15.5 tonnes sold last year at the festival

13 Jul 2026 5:14 pm
Retail inflation rose to 4.4% in June

Silver jewellery recorded the highest inflation rate at over 133%

13 Jul 2026 4:20 pm
Not-for-profit body TRI begins helping women in remote M.P. to earn more via scientific, organic farming

Its training and support initiative has helped transform the agricultural practices of smallholder women farmers

13 Jul 2026 4:11 pm
India's June merchandise trade deficit widens to $30.43 billion

Economists had expected trade deficit to be $26.63 billion in June, according to a Reuters poll, compared with a deficit of $28.21 billion in the previous month

13 Jul 2026 3:34 pm
Auto sector to post strong Q1FY27 growth; high raw material costs likely to weigh on profits: Report

The expansion was led by two-wheelers, surging 26%, followed by passenger vehicles at 24%, commercial vehicles at 20% and tractors at 18%

13 Jul 2026 3:27 pm