The Hindu Businessline

Thursdays meeting comes after CEO Campbell Wilsons resignation and losses estimated at around 20,000 crore for FY26

While Uttar Pradesh saw a marginal decline, improved recovery rates and ongoing crushing in select states could further boost total production before the season ends

Since the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, India has been upping its LPG and LNG imports from the US.

NAAS says improved varieties and hybrids of import-dependent seeds should be developed in India

Merchandise imports rise to $774.98 billion

The water from the right and left main canals should be efficiently distributed to reservoirs and tanks to meet irrigation and other needs, Naidu said

Farmers and experts attribute the rising incidence of porcupine attacks to deforestation, which has pushed the animals out of their natural habitats and into saffron fields in Pampore and adjoining areas

The allocation is based on specific quantity and refinery source as determined by the Centre for High Technology

The launch of the project was a part of Telanganas Arrive Alive Road Safety Week (April 1317) under the 99-Day Action Plan (Praja Palana Pragati Pranalika)

The India-UK FTA is expected by May 2026 as part of an aggressive government roadmap to finalise several major trade pacts this year

The initiative spans over 22,000 acres and 3,500 farmers, promoting better yields, environmental benefits, and stronger global market access through digital tools and farmer support systems

Rise in inflation was driven by escalating costs for fuel and power

In 2022 and 2024, Delhi stood 9th and in 2023 it was ranked the 10th busiest airport globally.

Knowledge paper recommends launch of National Mission on Cocoa, boost R&D and innovation

The figure matched economists expectations in a Reuters poll, indicating a slight uptick but broadly stable labour market conditions.

The company is developing pod-based autonomous transport systems and is expanding globally, with projects in the US, Middle East, and Asia. However, geopolitical tensions and rising costs pose risks to its growth plans

.However, escalating tensions involving Iran and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz pose risks to Indias exports and could increase energy and shipping costs, impacting future trade performance.

The AFC system enables faster entry and exit at stations, supports automatic fare deduction and is compatible with both QR-coded tickets and common mobility cards

The platform helps smallholder farmers with crop planning, real-time crop monitoring, market price tracking, pest alerts, and profit estimation

Sources said that the lowest price for the west coast is offered by Millenium Commodity at $935 per tonne only for 56,000 tonnes

The IMD first long-range forecast (LRF) for the 2026 Southwest Monsoon pegs rainfall at 92% (+-5%) of the Long Period Average (LPA), indicating below-normal rainfall

Under the agreement, Jeh Aerospace will manufacture and supply these components from its Hyderabad facility, becoming part of France - basedLiebherr-Aerospaces global industrial network

Surge driven by higher prices of oil, food and manufactured products

First Indian ship to navigate route post US-Iran ceasefire; efforts on to bring back 15 stranded vessels

The Sakhi initiative under Hindustan Zincs rural livelihoods programme has empowered more than 26,800 women through grassroots institutions such as federations, village organizations, self-help groups, and MSMEs

Heat wave conditions may spread out across Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and Jharkhand

In its latest assessment, RaboResearch said the sector ended Q1 of 2026 with tight availability, sharply higher prices and elevated volatility across key nutrients

Most ethanol is made from maize and sugarcane, crops requiring significant amounts of land and water and that has triggered resistance in several rural regions

Any change in the composition of Congress could restrain the President on tariffs

The central Indian State has filed a case seeking inclusion of the fragrant rice grown by its farmers in GI tag

Suggests increased use of biologicals, exploiting the potential of soil microbiome, improved composting techniques, crop breeding for enhanced NUE, soil health restoration, crop diversification and residue recycling

SIAM also says uncertainties arising from the West Asia conflict, particularly prices of crude oil, commodities and higher exchange rates remains a concern

The leaders also reviewed bilateral cooperation across sectors

Global growth is projected to be 3.1% in 2026 and 3.2% in 2027, slower than its recent pace of about 3.4% in 2024-25

The proposal for strike should be withdrawn

Last December GPS spoofing was detected at major Indian airports including Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru

The F414-INS6 is expected to offer significant power boost of 98 kN thrust compared to the F404 which provides 78-85 kN thurst on the LCA Mk1 variant

Expressway to cut travel time, reduce logistics costs and support tourism, jobs

The revised minimum wage rates have gone up from a minimum of 9.21% to maximum of about 21%

By shifting to a delimitation-first approach, the Bill allows constituency redrawing using existing census data, paving the way for implementing womens reservation

Nearly three years ago, GE Aerospace had signed an agreement with HAL to co-produce F-414 fighter jet engines engines in India

The amended rules will be effective from April 15, 2026

Major carriers like Qantas, Lufthansa, and Virgin Atlantic have warned of worsening supply constraints, while capacity reductions and potential consolidation loom

Launched in Jharkhand and UP, it enables growers to produce solar energy and grow crops at the same time

In 2025, CBRE highlighted that the hospitality sector maintained strong growth momentum despite year-end headwinds, like geopolitical tensions and operational disruptions in the aviation sector

Weather watchers scan skies for signs of pre-monsoon rainfall peak over Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea

Hiring demand is expected to be concentrated at the mid-level, with 49% of respondents identifying mid-level professionals as the primary focus area

Strong liquidity and non-aeronautical revenue will help airports balance the impact of mandated 25 per cent reduction, India Ratings and Research said in its analysis

Prices rebound in March after a 3 month decline on tensions in West Asia

The deal focuses on Bengaluru operations, with Hyderabad assets to be divested before closure