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Separately, new rules allow blending of ATF with synthetic fuels, expanding fuel definitions to align with evolving aviation standards.

While the draft notification for E100 and E85 has been cheered by the sugar and distillery sectors, automakers, particularly in the luxury segment, remain skeptical of the business case for diversifying powertrains beyond the current E20 standards

The private airport operators body has also requested for a revision in charges after the relief period

Apparel exporters make a case for import duty exemption to help stabilise prices, increase competitiveness

Sectors such as IT services, pharmaceuticals, healthcare and renewable energy are leading the charge.

Over 5,000 chana farmers have already been registered in Rajasthan to sell their produce to the government at MSP of 5,875/quintal

We have to generate frontier research in science and engineering, says CEA

The government had earlier capped the April price hike at 25% to shield airlines from a sharp surge triggered by geopolitical tensions, including disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Vodafone Idea will repay the dues over a 10-year period, beginning with a minimum annual payment of 100 crore between FY32 and FY35, followed by six equal annual instalments from FY36 to FY41.

Net profit for the quarter rose 9% to 3,308 crore, demonstrating stable performance amid global trade uncertainties

The DEA will have to issue the notification under FEMA, says DPIIT Joint Secretary Jai Prakash Shivahare

International traffic grew 23.9 per cent to 7.23 million, while domestic traffic grew 3.3 per cent to 37.24 million

Although natural rubber prices are currently above 250 per kg after 14 years, rising production costsestimated between 210 and 220 per kgare reducing farmers actual earnings

The move follows Cabinet approval to amend Press Note 3 of 2020, though restrictions will continue for entities registered in China, Hong Kong, or other land-bordering countries.

Reform measures, free trade agreements and fast-growing economy are helping India to attract healthy investments, DPIIT Secretary Amardeep Singh Bhatia says

He noted that achieving this target would require around 12% annual growth in dollar terms, with Indias GDP currently at about $3.91 trillion and projected to reach $7.8 trillion in six years

Weather shocks hit Gujarat; southern States drive gains

IFTRT said there is a decline of about 15% to 20% in dispatches from manufacturing hubs

Two flights from Mumbai to Ahmedabad take off after long delays

The effects of the Iran war are impacting farmers in top exporters Thailand and Vietnam as well as the import-reliant Philippines and Indonesia, growers and traders said

The ministry said India enters FY2026-27 at a point where strong domestic fundamentals are being tested by external challenges

Gulf oil repair delays and possible weak kharif may trigger cost-push pressures; El Nino adds uncertainty to outlook

Thalath Mahmood, President of the Cochin Oil Merchants Association, says that coconut oil prices in Kerala fell to 266 per litre, with copra rates dropping to 153

Industry seeks early revision of MSP citing higher production costs, subdued ex-mill realisations

Heat-engine anticyclone dominates weather over interior Maharashtra and neighbouring Telangana

Ravi Gupta, chairman of the Indian Federation of Green Energy, states that switching to 100% ethanol will enable automakers to produce flex fuel vehicles (FFVs)

The plan includes expanding fleets such as container vessels, LPG carriers and green tugs, alongside enhancing coordination across key ministries.

Industry cites higher ATF prices, fuel surcharges and calibrated capacity deployment as factors shaping domestic travel trends

India enters this challenging phase from a position of relative strength, Nageswaran says

The meeting brought together key stakeholders, including government departments, banks, NBFCs, global institutions, OEMs, and industry bodies, highlighting a coordinated push to strengthen EV financing frameworks

Prime Minister will meet the concerned Ministries and the empowered groups to review their long term strategies

New Delhi may gain through increased crude and LPG flows and expanded energy cooperation

The 2026 award grants $1.5 million (approximately 14 crore) to the winner and $150,000 (approximately 1.4 crore) to each finalist

Farm exports, MSMEs are key to EPM strategy, says Commerce Minister

Indias strong domestic fundamentals and strategic autonomy could help it gain from the shifting global order, the Monthly Economic Review says

With particular interest in the energy sector, Ben Powell said that his eyes are following fuel price in India

Environment Ministry, ICAR deny GM-rice is cultivated in India in communication to the export promotion authority

Shipping lines are operating services to ports like Khor Fakkan, Fujairah, Sohar and Salalah as the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked

Board to review FY26 financials amid rising fuel costs, and ongoing network expansion

The facility aims to meet the growing demand for scientifically validated and regulatory-compliant botanical ingredients

Forecasts range from a weak-to-moderate event to the possibility of a strong event, based on the level of warming in the central tropical Pacific, says Bureau of Meteorology

The buyer, Hyderabad Metro Rail, is a Telangana government-owned entity

Heavy rainfall events are projected to increase steadily in the next two decades

The nearly 40-year-old pilot had operated a DelhiBali flight on Tuesday before experiencing severe discomfort at his hotel

Indias FY25 energy subsidies reached 4.3 lakh crore, with fossil fuel support tripling that of clean energy initiatives.

The two-day national conference organised by the Coconut Development Board, commenced on Wednesday with a strong emphasis on innovation, collaboration and emerging technologies.

He noted strong exporter sentiment and said shipments are being rerouted due to challenges in the Strait of Hormuz

With crude prices remaining volatile and key shipping routes such as the Strait of Hormuz and the Suez Canal under stress, the industry is facing rising input costs, shipment delays and higher freight and insurance charges

With a focus on measurable outcomes, the fund targets improving 1 million lives, empowering 1.5 million women, and enhancing livelihoods for 0.5 million people in rural and small-town India

IMF has projected India's GDP growth at 6.5 per cent for FY27, while the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the World Bank expect it to be 6.9 per cent and 6.6 per cent, respectively