The Hindu Businessline

Freight operations also reached a record 1670 million tonnes, supported by higher demand and improved efficiency.

Addressing the Naval Investiture Ceremony 2026, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi stated that the seas are no longer secondary theatres where continental conflicts spill over; instead they are becoming the first arena

Economists expect the central bank to maintain a neutral stance, with limited pass-through of fuel costs to inflation for now, while closely monitoring how the situation evolves before taking any further policy action

Capital expenditure surpasses budgetary support with additional funding from internal resources

`This may have a direct bearing on production costs, supply chains, and export competitiveness of the pharmaceutical sector

Traditional walnut trees take 10 to 13 years to begin fruiting and require large tracts of land, limiting returns for small growers

Time-bound concessional DTA sales seen as positive step, but low duty cuts and conditions may limit gains

The overall utilisation of defence budget, including MoD(civil), and pension, during the FY 2025-26 stands at 99.62 per cent against final allocation to the MoD, says Ministry

Priority allocation of LPG/PNG has been ensured for maize seed drying through uninterrupted fuel supply; availability of hybrid maize seeds will be ensured

NTE report cites high tariffs, NTBs, data rules and regulatory unpredictability

According to NFCSF data, there was 3 per cent drop, each during January and February, but the fall has widened to 13 per cent in March in Uttar Pradesh

The move follows a Supreme Court ruling in January, which ordered New York-based Tiger Global to pay capital gains tax on its 2018 sale of shares Flipkart

The move provides critical relief to airlines and ensures that their operating costs on domestic routes remain manageable

Formerly known as Kandla Port Trust, DPA is one of Indias oldest and most strategic maritime gateways, located on the Gulf of Kutch in Gujarat

According to the Minister, in cases where the corporate debtor has given possession to an allottee in a real estate project, such asset will not form a part of the liquidation estate of the corporate debtor

The system also saw a peak daily ridership of 3,90,306 passengers, reflecting steady growth in metro usage.

The Railways also carried a record 1,670 million tonnes of freight and reported the lowest number of accidents in 50 years, while rolling out plans to decongest stations with modern passenger holding areas across 76 locations

Buyout to help expand Pan-India coverage for BASF|Nunhems

Calling tea the soul of Assam, Modi praised the contribution of tea garden families and engaged with them on culture and livelihoods

Move aimed at implementing traceability, boost quality assurance

Seek concessions and subsidies to help basmati exporters overcome massive financial losses incurred since the outbreak of war

Interestingly, mega deals (over $100 million) saw a marked drop both in terms of volume and deal value

In Delhi, the price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder is now 2,078.50 with effect from April 1, 2026.

Companies will look to stagger price increases to minimise the impact on demand, says Uday Narang of Omega Seiki Mobility

Meanwhile, heavy truck sales stood at 1,20,056 units in FY26, up from 1,06,462 units in FY25, a 13% increase

After capacity curbs, IndiGo accelerates flights and expands network for summer demand

The vessel, built in 2014, will be financed entirely from internal accruals

Purple Fabric will allow intelligent ingestion andclassification of documents received via multiple channels and use LLMs, to automatically read, extract and process invoices seamlessly

Low mandi prices and adverse weather could affect Centres 303-lakh-tonne target

The initiative, branded as 1 Panchayat 1 Pandit SANATANAI Shop on Wheels by EMT, aims to deploy mobile, EV-based service units across up to 2 lakh Panchayats over five years

Maharashtra remains Indias largest state economy, contributing around 13% to the national GDP

Records 9% growth; but growth from domestic sources was just 6% while that from import was around 18%

US Trade Representatives 2026 National Trade Estimate Report highlights issues related to tariffs, non-tariff barriers, intellectual property, services, digital trade and transparency

Foreign routes to pay for full increase in ATF prices consistent with what they pay in other parts of the world, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas says

APSEZ says firmly on track to achieve its long-term target of handling 1 billion tonnes of cargo annually by 2030

Duty to be lowered to 5-12.5%; relief effective for one year

With fertiliser prices rising sharply, Russia positioned itself as a key supplier offering support through expanded agricultural exports and cooperation

This marks the highest annual total since the programs inception in 2012, bringing the overall count to 1,034

Commerce Secretary highlighted issues where progress was made but there was no consensus such as WTO reforms, TRIPS NVSC (non-violation complaint), and e-commerce.

The exclusion of input services and capital goods from the refund mechanism has compounded the challenge, creating a structural disadvantage that threatens the viability of businesses across manufacturing, exports, and services sectors, it added

Industry observers say the benefits from cut in excise duties on both petrol and diesel to support OMCs is likely to be offset by the windfall tax on export of diesel and ATF due to dip in refining margins and the mandate to produce more liquified petroleum gas (LPG)

Analysys say the US is likely to remain firmly positioned in the Asian markets at least through May and the first half of June 2026

Amid ongoing conflict and uncertainty over LPG imports, the Indian government is working to transition 60 lakh LPG consumers to piped natural gas (PNG)

While April rainfall may exceed normal levels, heat stress could impact key crops, prompting advisories for farmers to mitigate potential yield losses

Simultaneously, CBIC has introduced major e-commerce export and courier reforms, scrapping the 10 lakh cap and easing returns to boost ease of doing business and exports

With Walsh at the helm, IndiGo aims to strengthen its dominance in a competitive market, as other airlines like Air India and Akasa Air also ramp up their strategies amidst evolving industry dynamics

RoDTEP extension offers relief amidWest Asia disruptions, but exporters make a case for a longer policy horizon to avoid uncertainty

Trade says the policy will provide long-term visibility; IPGA chairman sees 2026-27 imports at over 5 million tonnes

A veteran airline executive with more than 40 years in aviation, Walsh is due to take over by August 3, after his term as head of the global airline industry body ends in July

On Tuesday, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said it has been receiving representations from various stakeholders regarding difficulties in adhering to timelines for realisation export proceeds due to geopolitical uncertainties and supply chain disruptions