The Hindu Businessline

The level in major reservoirs improved further this week to 44% of the 183.565 billion cubic metres capacity

Shipments rise 14% to $7.64 billion; Basmati rice shipments decline on reduced offtake

Company registers 2.1 per cent growth in net turnover at Rs 1,581 crore

Funds to strengthen supply chain, expand footprint and drive product innovation

Industry divided on States decision to suspend the e-token for distribution of urea and DAP designed to curb black marketing

Commerce Departments FTA monitoring committee to meet in August to discuss impediments faced by industry in utilising the 16 trade pacts implemented so far

Despite sharp increase in global crude prices, India was able to shield consumers through calibrated government interventions, says Gadkari

Pact provides for cooperation on verification of embedded carbon emissions, recognition of verifiers

The funding round was led by EAAA with participation from Omnivore and Rainmatter

The food safety regulator has issued prohibition orders against Vatave Health Care and Neuherbs True Vitamin

Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, said El Nino events are generally classified as weak, moderate, strong, or very strong

The report says it is undermining their domestic value addition and eroding their manufacturing competitiveness

In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari said driving on the wrong side and lane indiscipline caused 4,089 accidents, followed by jumping red lights (276) and the use of mobile phones while driving (136).

Under the mechanism, the EU will impose a carbon tax on goods such as steel, aluminium, fertiliser and cement as they emit carbon beyond a specified threshold during manufacturing

The move follows an alert sounded by the Additional Chief Secretary/Commissioner of Revenue Administration that there is a high probability of a severe El Nino event developing in 2026

The ministry said quicker policy responses and effective implementation would be essential to encourage investment in the Indian economy

The third-party agencies will collect, test and certify coal samples as the Centre prepares to operationalise the regulated Coal Exchange within 12 months.

Govt data show that more than 23 lakh electric two- and three-wheelers received support of 2,282 crore under the scheme, while rollout of charging infrastructure, e-buses and battery manufacturing remains slow.

The investment will also go to world class manufacturing lines at Coimbatore for electronics systems, components and electric vehicle (EV) traction motors

The objective to strengthen food safety and improve export compliance, from farm to consumer

She proposed closer collaboration between the Agriculture Department and the Spices Board for implementing joint programmes

Singh said the 464-km access-controlled greenfield expressway should be viewed not merely as a toll road but as a critical piece of economic infrastructure

The fresh capital will be used to scale the commercial deployment of Bumblebee, SUINDs DGCA type-certified autonomous spraying UAS, accelerate the development of Wasp, its aerial intelligence and inspection UAS

Stakeholders have been directed to fast-track sustainable aviation fuel readiness before mandatory CORSIA compliance begins from January 2027.

Farmers ended their protest after the government raised procurement, extended deadlines and suspended the e-token fertiliser distribution system

Exports are taking a hit, dropping to 15 lakh bales from 18 lakh, as local consumption is on the rise and is now projected to hit 348 lakh bales this season

FSSAI says the lab tests show the samples to be unsafe due to the presence of pesticide residue exceeding maximum prescribed limits

The 360 ONE 2026 wealth creators list shows a surge in number of wealthy Indians, a lower median age of wealth creators, and a growing concentration of wealth among top families and business groups.

Finance Ministry warns that rising crude oil prices may pressure Indias fiscal and current account deficits, fuelling inflation and slowing growth.

IndiGo saiddecision was taken aftera strategic assessment of network prioritiesin light of evolving market conditions

Company eyes ports on Mediterranean, East-West trade corridors

Number of sectors with double digit growth came down

Regulator recommends revisiting NCAP 2016 tariff framework, suggests increasing cross-subsidisation from the current 30 per cent

Begins internal consultations on gaining level playing field in the US; awaits details of the TRQ measures announced under Section 301 forced labour regime

Including cost and freight, Pakistans limited availability of rice poses stiff competition on cheaper container availability

The government may have to curb the diversion of sugarcane juice for ethanol, at least for first three months of the 2026-27 season to make sure domestic market gets ample sugar

The Visakhapatnam Port serves as a key export gateway under the One District One Product initiative

On February 2, an Air India pilot reported a defect in the fuel control switch of the Boeing 787-8 plane after operating the AI132 flight

Scientific bodies such as DBT-BIRAC have already supported smart protein R&D through grants and expansive early-stage funding for startups, says its MD Sneha Singh

The top five states with the highest tax buoyancy, post GST implementation, are Manipur, Nagaland, Goa, Maharashtra and Sikkim

Plant to be established jointly through a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV)

Cows milk production is forecast to rise to 105.4 million tonnes this year from 103.2 million tonnes in 2025, says USDA

The ASW SWC ships are designed to undertake anti-submarine operations in coastal waters, low intensity maritime mine laying operations

On memory chip manufacturing, the minister said two companies are currently producing memory chips in India

They will focus on developing scientifically validated biochar-integrated fertilizer formulations that enhance soil fertility, improve water retention, increase crop productivity, and enable long-term carbon sequestration

Revenue from operations during the quarter rose 19 per cent to 10,821 crore, while earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) increased 19 per cent to 6,541 crore

The report projects AI-driven productivity gains alongside workforce shifts, with services facing greater automation than physically intensive occupations

CMFRIs assessments do not indicate any palpable decline in trawl-based fish landings during 2021-25, says Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Rajiv Ranjan Singh

IMD expects the system to continue to unleash another round of drenching rains over Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and east Gujarat today and tomorrow

A small proportion of consignments were rejected recently due to antibiotic residues, bacteriological contamination, unhygienic handling and poor time-temperature control, says Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada