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Telangana targeting to be $1 trillion economy by 2034: Official

The state has an economy of approximately $200 billion, with average growth of 10.75%

13 Oct 2026 4:56 pm
UPI merchant charge rollout deferred until after Diwali; industry awaits clarity

The deferment gives merchants additional preparation time, but payment companies remain uncertain about when the proposed transaction charges will take effect

13 Oct 2026 4:53 pm
SCCL needs new coal blocks to sustain production: Telangana Deputy CM Bhatti

The government is also examining the need to rationalise coal prices in line with market conditions

13 Oct 2026 4:23 pm
Average loan size for passenger vehicles rises 49% to 8.2 lakh in 7 years: TransUnion CIBIL

NBFCs continue to lead vehicle financing, accounting for 73% of two-wheeler loans and 37% of passenger vehicle loans

13 Oct 2026 4:14 pm
India may need to raise coal power capacity as demand surges, official says

The South Asian nation, which planned last year to add 97 GW of coal power capacity to reach 307 GW by 2035, currently has about 230 GW of capacity

13 Oct 2026 3:15 pm
GreenCell Mobility secures Rs 330 cr equity investment from Impact Fund Denmark

GreenCell Mobility will use fresh institutional capital to accelerate deployments, strengthen service delivery and expand its presence in Indias electric public transport market.

13 Oct 2026 3:09 pm
Shree Cement commissions 3 MTPA cement grinding facility in UAE

The facility is equipped with a Vertical Roller Mill (VRM) with an integrated grinding and separation system, modern material handling infrastructure and advanced dust collection systems

13 Oct 2026 2:52 pm
PNGRB suggests 5% hydrogen blending in piped gas for households

The regulator emphasised that 5% is the maximum commercial concentration, and not the routine control target.

13 Oct 2026 1:50 pm
FMCG, paint makers face uneven FY27 earnings as input costs rise

Brokerages expect sales growth to outpace profit gains at Britannia, HUL and several other consumer companies, while Marico, Nestl and Titan are forecast to deliver stronger earnings.

13 Oct 2026 1:37 pm
Proposed steel policy seeks AI-supported framework for early detection of sub-standard steel imports

According to the draft, the imports of sub-standard or non-conforming steel, sudden import surges and possible circumvention of trade measures pose significant challenges for domestic producers

13 Oct 2026 1:34 pm
Bayer to distribute, market INERAs crop nutrition products

Bayer partners with Absolutes INERA to market climate-resilient crop solutions in India, boosting nutrient use efficiency via AI-driven analytics

13 Oct 2026 12:59 pm
India offers itself as a trusted partner to the world as global challenges have grown: Modi

We do not grow at anyones cost. We grow with the world, he said at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum

13 Oct 2026 12:58 pm
Adani Airports seeks IFSCA nod for Gift City Treasury Centre; 2nd Adani entity to tap IFSC

For Adani Airports, the Gift City entity is at an early stage and its initial operating footprint remains small

13 Oct 2026 12:50 pm
Enhancing grid resilience, capacity important for power sector growth: Study

A joint study byFICCI-Nangiaemphasises scaling grid flexibility and transmission capacity to match generation growth

13 Oct 2026 12:34 pm
Bayer expands its direct seeded rice program to over 2 lakh acres in 2026

Through the initiative, Bayer aims to support farmers in navigating the transition to DSR with the right combination of technologies, agronomic expertise and on-ground support

13 Oct 2026 12:26 pm
IMD: Heavy rain in Keralam, South Karnataka, TN, Puducherry for 4 days from Thursday

With the Bay of Bengal primed for a fresh low-pressure system and south-west monsoon nearing its final exit, the South Peninsula is entering a consequential phase of the seasonal calendar

13 Oct 2026 12:01 pm
Indias biomanufacturing capacity could boost smart protein growth: Report

The study Mapping Indias biomanufacturing potential for smart proteins maps 478 facilities across 9 biomanufacturing segments and 17 states, identifying an estimated 198 million kL of smart protein-relevant fermenter capacity

13 Oct 2026 11:57 am
Fishers seek climate protection, social security and recognition for women

More than 50 delegates representing fishers, women fish-workers, fish vendors, fisher organisations and researchers participated in the consultation held at the ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology

13 Oct 2026 11:35 am
CIFT workshop focuses on aligning fisheries research with national goals

J. K. Jena, Deputy DG (Fisheries Science) ICAR, said research must go beyond outputs to benefit communities, farmers, fishers and entrepreneurs

13 Oct 2026 11:28 am
AI boost bolstered growth in global trade,benefiting China and India: IMF

Strong demand for AI lifted growth in China, India and other Asian countries, outpacing overall global trade, an IMF economist said

13 Oct 2026 9:36 am
India, US and China investors eye $844 million port project in Peru

Peruvian authorities are seeking domestic and overseas investors for a proposed port that could strengthen cargo and mineral shipping links with Asia.

13 Oct 2026 6:26 am
IMF raises Indias FY27 growth forecast to 7% on strong domestic demand

Indias upgraded outlook contrasts with a subdued medium-term global growth projection, as the IMF flags inflation and geopolitical risks

13 Oct 2026 6:15 am
Festive online sales trail last year by up to 10% as shoppers opt for smaller baskets

The research firm estimates that mobile phones will account for 30% of festive sales this year, compared with 35% last year

12 Oct 2026 9:18 pm
Coal supply to power sector averaged at 2.49 mt per day in October

Rakes loaded to the power sector averaged 469 rakes per day in October

12 Oct 2026 9:10 pm
In a first, Indias renewable power generation surpasses 100 BUs in a quarter

Non-fossil sources, including renewables, hydropower, and nuclear, accounted for around 33% of the total generation in Q2 FY27

12 Oct 2026 9:04 pm
Indias petroleum product exports help reduce US dollar burn

Indias oil and gas export earnings stood at $42.75 billion, which helped compensate for roughly 26 per cent of the import bill

12 Oct 2026 8:50 pm
FM sets five priorities areas for domestic steel cos including decarbonisation, lower import

We must reduce both the energy intensity, says Nirmala Sitharaman

12 Oct 2026 8:38 pm
Uncertainty clouds MDR rollout; NPCI official says no decision communicated

A senior NPCI official said they were unaware of any possible deferment and whether the Supreme Courts direction seeking a short affidavit would have any bearing on the implementation timeline

12 Oct 2026 8:16 pm
Cotton rebounds on fears of yield drop, improving demand

Farmers seen holding back produce, expecting prices to move up further, says trade

12 Oct 2026 8:09 pm
GE Aerospace to nearly double India sourcing spend by 2030

Expansion backed by local supplier network, manufacturing investments and rising engine demand

12 Oct 2026 7:48 pm
Air India Express sees scope for smaller aircraft to connect tier-3 cities

Underused airport capacity and, regional demand offer room for expansion beyond major hubs

12 Oct 2026 7:24 pm
Shivraj asks 100 PMDDKY districts to show visible results in FY27

Due to poor implementation and non-fixing of accountability of the nodal officers appointed under the PMDDKY Scheme, several districts are reporting low scores

12 Oct 2026 7:01 pm
FPOs prospects linked to expertise of third parties, says study

The study agreed with critics point of view that many of the FPOs exist on paper or are hardly in a position to carry out business, or even provide very basic services to member farmers

12 Oct 2026 6:57 pm
Rice, maize and cereal acreage declines warrant monitoring: Report

El Nino-related monsoon risks and rainfall deficits could impact agricultural production, food supply chains, business costs, and inflation in India, says D&B report

12 Oct 2026 6:56 pm
India-UK JETCO meet focuses on FTA gains as British firms announce 1 billion new deals

Goyal says European carmakers are likely to shift production to India to stay competitive

12 Oct 2026 6:54 pm
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

12 Oct 2026 6:44 pm
Positive inflows into gold ETFs continue for the 12th week in a row

Investments were positive, despite US investors redeeming $132 million, as China chips in with more.

12 Oct 2026 6:30 pm
J&Ks industrial push faces test of turning approvals into jobs

The figures indicate progress in moving industrial projects towards production, although they do not by themselves establish how many jobs have been sustained

12 Oct 2026 6:25 pm
Retail inflation jumps to 21 months high of 5.54% in September

Economists warn that persistent food price pressures and adverse base effects could push inflation higher, prompting further monetary policy tightening

12 Oct 2026 5:55 pm
Indias direct-selling sector reaches Rs 23,522 crore, with women driving self-employment

An industry report highlights the sectors role in self-employment, women-led livelihoods and household incomes, while identifying seller retention as a challenge.

12 Oct 2026 5:49 pm
India-EU FTA to open doors for Czech investments and joint ventures in India

Czechia is looking to expand commercial ties with India through investment, joint ventures and cooperation across engineering, energy, transport and research.

12 Oct 2026 5:11 pm
IIT Kharagpur transfers grain-processing technology to private firm for commercial use

The technology is expected to improve the efficiency of grain processing at the commercial level and reduce time wastage

12 Oct 2026 4:54 pm
Indian rice exporters move 102,210 tonnes across three vessels

The Indian Rice Exporters' Federation (IREF), in collaboration with Singapore-based Eximwala Solutions Pte. Ltd., said the arrangement would bring costs down and potentially save $260 per tonne

12 Oct 2026 4:40 pm
SEBI notifies common ad code for market intermediaries; allows celebrity endorsement for brands

The Common Advertisement Code will apply to regulated entities stock brokers, depository participants, investment advisers, research analysts, online bond platform providers, portfolio managers, and mutual funds/asset management companies.

12 Oct 2026 4:33 pm
Cortevas women empowerment initiative reaches over 7.95 lakh people across rural India

The initiative has also trained over 90,000 farmers, strengthened more than 154,000 livelihoods and promoted improved agricultural practices across over 171,000 hectares of farmland

12 Oct 2026 4:21 pm
Tamil Nadus agri varsity forecasts higher prices for Nendran banana at 3335/kg in Oct-Nov

Poovan bananas are expected to fetch 23-25 a kg, while Karpooravalli prices are projected at 25-28 a kg during the two-month period, subject to favourable weather conditions

12 Oct 2026 4:21 pm
Mahindra starts production of Maxseeder zero-till machine to help curb stubble burning

The tractor-trailed equipment will initially reach farmers in Punjab and Haryana through Mahindra Farm Equipment Business dealerships under a phased rollout

12 Oct 2026 4:18 pm
Retail inflation jumps to 5.54% in September

Food inflation, based on the Consumer Food Price Index, jumped to 7.74% in September as against 5.97% in August

12 Oct 2026 4:14 pm
GE Aerospace to boost India supply chain spending to $400 million by 2030

The company apart from having a manufacturing facility in Pune and a technology centre in Bengaluru

12 Oct 2026 4:14 pm
Robert E. Hall, Michael Woodford win economics Nobel for work on economic shock

Their research provides a theoretical foundation for economic models used worldwide to respond to disruptions and stabilise economic activity

12 Oct 2026 3:49 pm