The Hindu Businessline

Focus on cargo, cruise, shipbuilding, water transport and tourism hubs to revive multimodal potential

The import duty on gold and silver had been hiked to 15 per cent, from 6 per cent, and that on platinum to 15.4 per cent from 6.4 per cent, with effect from May 13.

The DGFT has removed the requirement for exporters to submit physical duty payment challans while applying for EODC under the Advance Authorisation and EPCG schemes

The two-day event will bring together policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, farmers, and stakeholders to discuss the future of Indias animal agriculture

Eastern Indias logistics ecosystem is diversifying beyond Kolkata, with Guwahati emerging as a gateway to the Northeast and Bhubaneswar gaining momentum as an industrial hub, the report says

The Centres combined receipts from PSU disinvestment and public asset monetisation surpassed the 33,837-crore revised estimate for 2025-26.

The company also announced signing-in partnerships with Manipal Hospitals and Aeromed Air Ambulance, Prestige Group, Jio-bp, Jeppesen Foreflight, Hexel Composites and Tata Elxsi

The government made this decision despite the state's financial position being not good at present, TN CM Joseph Vijay said

The proposed system will allow taxpayers to apply electronically, with applications processed using information from the income-tax portal, AIS, TIS and Form 26AS.

Shenzhou-23 crew harvested the first batch of rice samples grown from seeds taken to the Chinese Space Station in May

High humidity, above-normal temperatures and potentially below-normal rainfall could drive cooling and irrigation demand during August to October 2026

CIAL reported its highest-ever annual financial performance, registering a record profit of 500 crore; the Board recommended a dividend of 55% for shareholders for FY25-26

The stock has gained around 18% year-to-date but remains well below its 52-week high of 524, touched in July

IFSC AI Survey 2026 report findings show that around 32% of surveyed entities expect AI will drive significant re-skilling and job transformation rather than large net reductions

Veg thali rises 4 per cent in July as tomato prices jump; lower vegetable and broiler prices keep both veg and non-veg thalis cheaper than a year ago

Watermelon is generally sown between June and August, with the crop beginning to reach markets from early September

The RBIs 101st SPF, conducted in July 2026, pegged FY27 real GDP growth at 6.6%, up from 6.5% projected in the 100th SPF conducted in May 2026

Screening test of the pilot-in-command indicated a result requiring confirmatory testing

The existing limit of 5,000 crore has remained unchanged since November 2015

A final decision on restricting the pesticide, sold under FMC Indias Marshal brand (which contains 25% Carbosulfan), is expected by the end of August

New Delhi signals little appetite for sacrificing energy security, defence ties, strategic cooperation with Moscow

Higher sugar, palm oil and crude-linked costs are prompting FMCG majors like Britannia, HUL, Dabur and others to protect margins

The July volume was a record for the month, with rural tractor demand benefiting from the catch-up in kharif sowing and improving monsoon conditions, said FADA.

he developments come as India's food delivery sector sees more platforms seeking a foothold in the market, while restaurants push for greater control over commercial terms and customer-facing promotions

The storm's maximum sustained winds were estimated at about 162 kilometres per hour as of Sunday morning. It is bringing heavy rains, creating a risk of severe flooding as well as landslides

The 'Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 ' seeks to amend the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, Income-tax Act, 2025, and Finance Act, 2026

CIAL handled 11,442,583 passengers and recorded 73,134 aircraft movements during the year

The companys shift towards businesses such as checkout, advertising, data and omnichannel logistics is central to its strategy to build a broader technology platform for Indias small and medium businesses

This will enable constant monitoring, co-ordinated action and an effective response to support seafarers in an event of crisis

Indian equities faced a difficult 2025-26, with the Nifty 50 and broader indices declining around 14% in US dollar terms

According to NMPA, the maiden export shipment comprised 31,500 tonnes of steel grade pig iron to Kenya aboard m.v. Resolute Bay with Stemcor as the overseas buyer

The company's cumulative production during April-July 2026 stood at 19.16 MT, while sales were at 15.15 MT, reflecting sustained operational momentum

Gupta said that if India is forced to reduce its dependence on Russian crude while the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted, global oil supplies could come under severe pressure, potentially pushing crude prices beyond $100 per barrel

Critical minerals such as lithium, nickel, cobalt, silicon and rare earth elements will become increasingly important for the clean-energy transition

A recent incident in which 17 passengers were injured due to turbulence on an Air India flight from Phuket has spawned a litany of complaints on social media

Regular and surprise inspections are conducted by Railway/IRCTC officials, including Food Safety Officers, to ensure quality, hygiene, safety and regulatory compliance

Gor says Karnataka has more than 1,000 American companies, and their presence is growing steadily

Ministers review bilateral initiatives such as the proposed India-Sri Lanka HVDC interconnection and the Sampur Solar Power Project, among others

Planting millions of seedlings creates plantations, delivering productivity creates national success

ASK Property Fund will invest 125 crore in a plotted development project in Faridabad, as a part of its arrangement to invest 500 crore in Bhoomika Group real estate projects

When it is understood, everyone across the coffee value chainfrom farmer and producer to roaster, barista and consumerstands to benefit

Treating agricultural residue as an economic resource could transform a seasonal environmental challenge into Indias most significant rural and green economy opportunities

She clarified that no decision yet on MDR has been taken yet

Easing geopolitical tensions and stronger-than-expected supplies may drag prices, but El Nino, geopolitical tensions pose risks

Arun Singh, Chief Economist at Dun & Bradstreet, speaks on the significance of record GST collections, rising import-linked tax revenues, trends in the newly introduced Index of Services Production (ISP), and the evolving fiscal deficit situation.

CEA Anantha Nageswaran cautions next 20 years will be more challenging

The Lok Sabha passed the legislation without a debate amid continued protests by Opposition members over various issues

The Minister reveals that only 4 cases of contamination of E20 fuel was found

A dedicated task force having members of the three OMCs and the Centre for High Technology (CHT) checked ethanol samples from 80 distilleries across India in the last 10 days

Broad-based growth in manufacturing, electricity sectors drive increase in headline