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S&P praises Indian economy, but points to gathering clouds

India beat forecasts while contending with the same inflationary pressures, geopolitical conflicts and slower growth as others

1 Oct 2026 11:35 pm
Storage in Indias key reservoirs improves a tad, but still below last year and normal level

18 reservoirs are brimming, but 51 dams are half-empty as IMD predicts below-normal rainfall this month

1 Oct 2026 9:24 pm
Chennai Metro Phase-II achieves hat-trick of TBM breakthroughs in three days

With this breakthrough, CMRL has achieved a hat-trick of TBM breakthroughs in three consecutive days, marking a significant achievement in the ongoing tunnelling works under Phase II

1 Oct 2026 9:17 pm
Indias coffee shipments up 25% at 2.42 lakh tonne on strong demand in H1 of FY27

Volatility in global prices leads to slower growth in per tonne realisation

1 Oct 2026 9:16 pm
PNGRB, Oil Ministry launch drive targeting 50 lakh D-PNG connections by March 2027

The National PNG Drive 3.0 will run up to March 31, 2027 with the objective of accelerating PNG adoption, facilitating transition from LPG to PNG

1 Oct 2026 8:58 pm
GST Council meeting on October 7 may consider ITC relief proposals

Law Committee backs relief on insurance, catering, samples and write-offs

1 Oct 2026 8:33 pm
Nobody is allowed to cap fuel sales: Petroleum Secretary

The governments response comes amidst reports of private retailers such as Jio-bp and Nayara Energy capping diesel sales

1 Oct 2026 8:10 pm
Indias fund managers turn to fixed income as rate cycle shifts

Fund managers at the Morningstar Investment Conference 2026 discussed bond yields, corporate credit, fund duration, asset allocation and market volatility.

1 Oct 2026 7:47 pm
DGTR recommends anti-dumping duty on tuberculosis drug ingredient imports from China, Thailand

DGTR determined that the product was being exported from China and Thailand at prices below its normal value and concluding that it had caused material injury to the domestic industry

1 Oct 2026 7:40 pm
Who moved my cottage cheese?

Tightening FSSAI rules are reshaping Indias paneer industry, with branded players increasing capacity

1 Oct 2026 7:35 pm
Crop Care Fed calls for balanced approach to agrochemical use, exports

Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Ram Nath Thakur called for responsible use of pesticides and chemical fertilisers

1 Oct 2026 7:32 pm
Tamil Nadus first barrierless multi-lane free flow tolling system operational at Paranur

The toll plaza is on the Tambaram Tindivanam Section of NH-179B

1 Oct 2026 7:24 pm
Indian govt halves stock limit for traders to 100 tonne

The order will come into force from October 15 and will be valid till November 30

1 Oct 2026 7:19 pm
Disruption on supply routes driving up prices: Oil Minister

Puri pointed out that the global energy situation remains challenging, but the government is closely monitoring the situation

1 Oct 2026 7:06 pm
LURE Holdings, CIRIL join hands to expand branded luxury real estate in India

The partnership combines LURE Holdings global luxury brand network with CIRILs market intelligence and developer relationships across Indian cities

1 Oct 2026 6:55 pm
CMFRI move rejuvenate black clam resource in Vembanad Lake

After a 12-month culture period, a one-hectare area at Vadakkumkara has recorded strong growth and survival of black clams

1 Oct 2026 6:46 pm
Apple production falls 48% so far this year in Himachal

So far this year, 1.15 crore apple boxes have reached the market compared to 2.18 crore boxes last year, a decline of nearly 48%

1 Oct 2026 6:18 pm
Indias power consumption rises 11.35% to 162.19 BU in September

Power demand tapered in the second half, but experts expect industrial and commercial requirements to support consumption during the festival season

1 Oct 2026 5:58 pm
Indias tea exports could decline 20% this year amid higher freight rates, logistics disruptions

Shipments declined 16.11% year-on-year to 128.56 million kgs during January-July this year

1 Oct 2026 5:54 pm
India manufacturing PMI rises to 7-month high of 55.1 in September

Factory activity ended the quarter on a firmer footing, with manufacturers reporting stronger sales, production, hiring and optimism about demand

1 Oct 2026 5:46 pm
Government cuts sugar dealers stock limit to 1,000 quintals from October 15

The revised norms will allow dealers to hold sugar for only 15 days, while region-specific limits will apply in Kolkata and Assam.

1 Oct 2026 5:23 pm
Dhanuka Agritech launches biosolution adjuvant Wetcit Neo

Wetcit Neo addresses a key challenge by improving spray spreading, coverage and absorption, particularly on crops where waxy leaf surfaces can limit the effectiveness of conventional sprays

1 Oct 2026 5:05 pm
SEA, Mozambiques Nampula sign oilseed corridor pact as India eyes Africa for edible oil

Two sustainability organisations, Solidaridad Network Asia and Solidaridad Southern Africa, have joined as partners to make sure the corridor is built on fair terms for farmers and without clearing forests

1 Oct 2026 4:57 pm
Swiss logistics major Kuehne+Nagel opens Chennai tech centre

To accelerate the launch, Kuehne+Nagel is working with Accenture to support the build-up of the workforce

1 Oct 2026 4:54 pm
Economic outlook faces upside inflation risks, says Finmin report

The report noted that the RBIs recent open market operations to absorb excess system liquidity could help maintain balanced financial conditions and contain any undue demand-side overheating

1 Oct 2026 4:50 pm
Chandrababu Naidu pitches Araku Coffee as a global brand

The Andhra Pradesh government is focusing on building the regions coffee brand while creating greater opportunities for local growers and markets.

1 Oct 2026 4:46 pm
GST collections in September again crossed 2 lakh crore

Strong revenue growth, higher import collections and festive-season preparations have reinforced expectations of further changes at the upcoming GST Council meeting.

1 Oct 2026 3:50 pm
Bhogapuram Airport warns job-seekers against fake recruitment offers

The advisory follows a recent instance of fraudulent recruitment communications being circulated in the name of the airport and its operator

1 Oct 2026 3:33 pm
JK govt notifies Electric Vehicle Policy 2026

The policy has set a six-year roadmap to expand clean, affordable and weather-resilient electric mobility across Jammu and Kashmir

1 Oct 2026 3:28 pm
APSEZ doubles Colombo terminal capacity to 3.2 million TEUs with $750 million expansion

Expanded terminal expected to handle nearly a quarter of Port of Colombos targeted 13 million TEU capacity by 2028

1 Oct 2026 3:01 pm
Indias Q2 growth seen at 7.3%, global risks test outlook: Finance Ministry

Review flags oil prices, tighter global financial conditions and US trade uncertainty as risks to momentum

1 Oct 2026 2:27 pm
From being used for gut issues, psyllium husk finds its way into food and health products

The market has evolved in terms of usage of psyllium for bakeries, vet food, and wellness, says Niraj Wadhwa, Managing Director of Gujarat-based Sidhpur Sat-Isabgol Factory Pvt. Ltd.

1 Oct 2026 1:06 pm
GST mop-up grows 14.7% to over 2.03 lakh cr in September

Gross GST collections from domestic activities rose 10.1 per cent to about 1.38 lakh crore, while revenues from imports were up 26 per cent to 65,525 crore.

1 Oct 2026 12:25 pm
Indias $133-billion cash deluge puts RBI on hawkish path

In an effort to prevent excess liquidity from adding to price pressures, the RBI has drained more than 1 trillion rupees ($10.4 billion) through bond sales and other measures; market players expect it to announce further action

1 Oct 2026 12:11 pm
A true hero: Modi, Trump, and Netanyahu hail Indian pilot Machchhar after in-flight Attack

Despite being severely injured in an unprovoked attack by his Omani co-pilot, Captain Machchhar fought back to regain control during the violent mid-air crisis, earning him global praise

1 Oct 2026 11:46 am
India's factory growth climbs to 7-month high on surging demand: PMI

New orders rose at the fastest pace since February, driven by stronger demand for electronic, food, pharmaceutical and textile products, the survey said.

1 Oct 2026 10:37 am
Chinese mobile covers likely to cost more as govt imposes anti-dumping duty

DGTR says imports captured nearly half of the domestic market, while the market share of the domestic industry reduced to about one-fourth of the market

1 Oct 2026 10:21 am
Higher entry/ exit toll for commercial vehicles in Mumbai to come into effect on October 1

Transporters oppose increase in toll, say they would be forced to pass on the hike to consumers

1 Oct 2026 10:15 am
Flydubai cockpit attack: Indian pilot fought off co-pilot, Israeli PM hails him as true hero

The incident triggered emergency signals and a diversion to Saudi Arabia, as passengers described panic before the cockpit was secured

1 Oct 2026 5:45 am
Trump hails Indian flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar as hero after cockpit knife attack

The incident unfolded aboard a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight after the pilot was attacked and passengers intervened to prevent further danger

1 Oct 2026 5:33 am
Government cuts windfall tax on diesel, ATF exports; petrol duty unchanged

The revised levies will apply for a fortnight, with the finance ministry also retaining existing duties on fuel cleared for domestic consumption

30 Sep 2026 11:11 pm
Indias second half of FY27 to be challenging amid global risks, rising interest rates: CEA

Nageswaran said July-August high-frequency indicators point to continued economic momentum, while September has been difficult amid rising oil prices.

30 Sep 2026 11:02 pm
RoSCTL scheme extended by three months till December 31 for textile exporters

The extension will continue remission of eligible embedded State and Central taxes and levies for exporters at existing rates and guidelines.

30 Sep 2026 10:40 pm
Government extends RoDTEP scheme for exporters by three months till December 31

Government extends RoDTEP scheme for exporters by three months till December 31

30 Sep 2026 10:29 pm
Air India CEO-designate Tewolde Gebremariam gets security clearance

To formally take charge of the Tata Group-promoted airline on October 1

30 Sep 2026 10:21 pm
Indian captain fights off co-pilot who allegedly tried to crash Flydubai flight

The Dubai-Tel Aviv flight diverted to Tabuk after a sharp descent, with passengers and crew helping regain control of the aircraft

30 Sep 2026 10:07 pm
IATA opposes forced relocation of flights to Navi Mumbai airport

IATA has said MIALs communication for shift from October 1 created a confusion and a transition framework should be developed in collaborative consultation with airlines.

30 Sep 2026 10:02 pm
Indias domestic air traffic falls 7.5% in August; IATA flags largest decline

Indias domestic aviation market recorded another monthly contraction in August, while capacity declined less sharply than passenger demand during the period

30 Sep 2026 9:58 pm
Modi, Donald Trump speak over phone; review trade, defence and energy ties

They also exchanged views on regional and international issues

30 Sep 2026 8:51 pm