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Indian govt tightens sugar stock limit, cuts traders limit by half

Limit reduced to 200 tonne but Kolkata traders get exemption and can keep upto 400 tonne at any point in time

1 Sep 2026 9:50 pm
Indias tea output drops 10% in July to 164 m kgs on heavy rains, floods

In Assam, the largest producing state, output dropped 13% to 91.08 m kg during July 2026 over corresponding last years 105 m kg, as per the Tea Boards latest data

1 Sep 2026 9:30 pm
ICF signs MoU with Bi-RIDE to manufacture 51 train rakes for Bengaluru suburban

The project carries an indicated value of 1,565 crore

1 Sep 2026 9:28 pm
Share of new petrol vehicles falls below 50% as buyers move towards other powertrains

Market analysts say Maruti and Tatas broad factory-fitted CNG portfolios and improvements in packaging put them in a stronger position to capture the shift

1 Sep 2026 9:26 pm
Western Carriers expects Kolkata port terminal to further boost biz volumes for both domestic, EXIM cargo

The terminal is capable of handling all types of dry bulk/break bulk cargo as well as all types of containers

1 Sep 2026 9:06 pm
Retail sugar prices in India still ruling above 60 a kg despite fall in mill-level and wholesale rates

Retail rates are ruling as high as 77 a kg, while jaggery too reflects uptrend; Mumbai consumers could see relief from Wednesday as retail prices set to fall to 60

1 Sep 2026 8:56 pm
Modi, Xi shake hands, talk on sidelines of SCO Summit ahead of BRICS meet

Trade imbalance, investment easing, direct flights, border tensions are among issues that the leaders may take up in New Delhi, sources say

1 Sep 2026 8:44 pm
Indias CAD widens to $4.2 billion in Q1FY27 from $3.4 billion in Q1FY26

In percentage terms, CAD nudged up marginally to 0.5 per cent of GDP in Q1FY27 from 0.4 per cent Q1FY26

1 Sep 2026 8:40 pm
Spike in onion prices likely to persist as drought hits Karnataka cultivation

Onion farmers have planted the crop in 68,000 hectares against 90,000 hectares year-ago in Karnataka, due to water scarcity.

1 Sep 2026 8:33 pm
J&K exporters face procedural hurdles in tapping India-Oman CEPA benefits

Exporters are facing difficulties in obtaining certificates of origin, a key document required to claim preferential tariff benefits under the agreement

1 Sep 2026 7:46 pm
Indias economic growth fails to boost market performance amid rising crude prices

The BSE Sensex closed at 76,944.28, down 12.99 points or 0.02 per cent, while the Nifty 50 slipped 24 points or 0.10 per cent to 24,055.80, extending losses for a second session

1 Sep 2026 7:26 pm
Sumadhura Group enters Chennai with a 52-acre Grade A Industrial & Logistics Park with 400 crore investment

The project will offer 1.2 million sq. ft of warehousing space and generate around 2,500 employment opportunities

1 Sep 2026 6:48 pm
Ports and airports at the heart of Andhras MSME push, says Minister

AP plans port every 150 km; an airport in every 200 km to help the trade in EXIM

1 Sep 2026 6:40 pm
HMSI posts 8% sales growth in August at 5.79 lakh units

Exports stood at 61,000 units in August 2026, up 15% compared to 53,000 units exported a year ago

1 Sep 2026 6:37 pm
ALPA India flags senior pilots attrition at Air India Group; seeks independent review

ALPA India emphasised that experienced pilots are not entries on a manpower spreadsheet

1 Sep 2026 6:35 pm
India to begin borrowing talks this week as traders seek more ultra-long bonds

The government had set record gross borrowing of 17.20 trillion rupees for the financial year in its February 1 budget, but later cut the target to 16.09 trillion rupees after bond switches

1 Sep 2026 6:25 pm
India moves a step closer towards national action plan for small-scale fishers

FAO-backed framework seeks to strengthen livelihoods, safety and resilience

1 Sep 2026 6:24 pm
Tesla installs 20 Superchargers in India, expands service network to Ahmedabad

The Ahmedabad facility is Tesla's seventh body shop and service centre in India

1 Sep 2026 6:17 pm
Tata Elxsi, Sarla Aviation sign MoU to build Indias first indigenous eVTOL aircraft

The collaboration may also extend to sensor fusion-based navigation software, structural design and airworthiness test support

1 Sep 2026 5:37 pm
SpiceJet ends Boeing 737 Max operations

This decision comes amid ongoing financial struggles, including a cash crunch that has seen the airlines market share plummet to 1.6% and delays in salary and vendor payments.

1 Sep 2026 5:32 pm
Central technical team to visit possible sites for Bhadradri Kothagudem airport in Telangana

Two locations examined earlier were found unsuitable for airport construction due to technical constraints

1 Sep 2026 5:10 pm
MakeMyTrip partners with Fly91 to offer holiday packages to Lakshadweep from Bengaluru

The seasonal service will operate every four days until mid-January 2027

1 Sep 2026 4:41 pm
Railways approves 170 cr to install 'Kavach' system on 712 km route in Moradabad Division

The implementation of the system will provide an advanced safety layer for train operations

1 Sep 2026 4:23 pm
Mumbaikars to feel the pinch as milk prices jump by 9 per litre ahead of festive season

The hiked rate will remain in place until February 28, 2027, to absorb a 60 to 70% jump in milch animal acquisition costs and a 25% rise in feed prices

1 Sep 2026 4:17 pm
Indian Railways approves 272 crore Adra-Joychandipahar bypass line to boost freight capacity

The bypass will particularly support freight movement associated with SAIL's 23.40 MTPA iron ore demand and BCCL's projection of 45 rakes per day

1 Sep 2026 4:07 pm
Highway toll hikes to nearly double to 6.4% next year, pinch consumers, logistics firms

FY27 inflation will feed into tariffs from April 2027; older highways could see 4.55.5% increase as WPI-linked formula kicks in

1 Sep 2026 3:45 pm
VinFast puts the brakes on manufacturing some cars in India

Orders suppliers to halt work on 3 projects while it reviews costs, say sources

1 Sep 2026 3:21 pm
Positive IOD may emerge again alongside record-breaking El Nino: Australian met body

Australias BoM expects the powerful El Nino to persist into March 2027; IOD has returned to normal from positive currently

1 Sep 2026 2:57 pm
Parliament panel seeks One Nation, One Bus Permit, abolition of border checks in six states

The recommendations seek to ease regulatory uncertainty, improve passenger access and create common infrastructure for public and private bus operators nationwide

1 Sep 2026 2:53 pm
Modi pitches greater SCO economic connectivity with sovereignty caveat

PM backs efforts to link markets and facilitate trade, while warning West Asia conflict is impacting energy security, maritime trade and supply chains

1 Sep 2026 2:38 pm
GST collections rise 15% to touch 2 lakh crore in August

Domestic GST revenue rose 9.3%, while revenue from imports jumped 29% in August, signalling continued strength in manufacturing and the formal economy.

1 Sep 2026 1:49 pm
India revives talks with Zambia to invest in critical minerals

Officials from Ministry of Mines held preliminary discussions with Zambian officials on August 26, sources said

1 Sep 2026 1:33 pm
AI playing big role in agriculture and food sectors, says Eazy Business Solutions MD

Anyone not adopting AI in the next six months or one year is further delaying the optimisation of their work, says Kunal Singhal

1 Sep 2026 12:49 pm
Delhi-bound IndiGo flight returns to Goa after engine snag; passengers safe

The flight landed safely, and the passengers will be flown to Delhi in the afternoon, he said, without giving more details.

1 Sep 2026 12:43 pm
UPI transactions hit record 24.51 billion in August, value nears 30 lakh crore

Festival activity and rising digital payment adoption supported transaction growth, with UPI volume increasing sharply from the previous month.

1 Sep 2026 12:43 pm
Gross GST collections rise 14.8% to 2 lakh crore in August

Higher revenue from imports supported the monthly collections, while domestic transactions also recorded growth despite a sharp rise in refunds

1 Sep 2026 12:32 pm
Mahindra & Mahindra reports 5% growth in domestic tractor sales at 27,595 units in August

The total tractor sales, including domestic and exports during August 2026, were at 29,507 units, as against 28,117 units for the same period last year. Exports for the month stood at 1,912 units.

1 Sep 2026 12:17 pm
Hyundai Motor India August sales rise 8.8% to 65,796 units

Domestic sales grew 23.6% year-on-year to 54,396 units in the month under review

1 Sep 2026 12:16 pm
Corteva celebrates 100 years of Pioneer seed brand in Hyderabad

The company transformed farming by commercialising hybrid seed corn, setting the foundation for a century of agricultural innovation

1 Sep 2026 12:10 pm
India manufacturing PMI falls to five-year low of 52.8 in August

The August survey showed softer sales and purchasing activity, although easing input cost pressures and improved business confidence offered some support

1 Sep 2026 11:35 am
Indias GDP growth beat suggests economy on cusp of investment boom

The economy grew at a brisk 7.8% pace in the three months-ended June, data on Monday showed, driven by manufacturing, construction and services sectors. Household demand remained an ongoing source of strength.

1 Sep 2026 11:31 am
From Darjeelings hillside plots to wider markets: Makaibari Collective takes root

The initiative connects trusted branding with livelihoods, resilience and organic cultivation locally

1 Sep 2026 10:55 am
India's factory growth at five-year low in August on weakening demand, PMI shows

Factory headcount falls for the first time in 30 months in August, though the decline was only marginal

1 Sep 2026 10:49 am
India achieved 7.8% growth despite wars, instability: PM Modi

In a video message on Instagram, PM Modi congratulates people on first-quarter GDP growth rate, which he said was a result of the resolve and effort of the people

1 Sep 2026 10:35 am
Bajaj Auto sales rise 28% to 5.35 lakh units in August

The automaker sold 5.36 lakh units in August 2026, with two-wheeler exports reaching 2.42 lakh units, while domestic sales grew 10%.

1 Sep 2026 10:17 am
Record 7.8 crore ITRs filed for AY 2026-27 till August 31

The latest filing figure exceeds the more than 7.3 crore returns filed by September 16 last year after an extended deadline

1 Sep 2026 9:39 am
Industry leaders hail 7.8% GDP growth in Q1, call for sustained investment push

Private capex picking up after reforms, say industry leaders; CareEdge lifts full-year outlook to around 7.3%

1 Sep 2026 8:53 am
Services exports rise 13.4% to $38.25 billion in July: RBI

Imports grow faster at 19.1% to $20.61 billion; surplus stands at about $17.65 billion

1 Sep 2026 7:55 am
Airbus awards A320 fuselage skin manufacturing contract to Mahindra Aerostructures

According to Airbus, this collaboration is a significant boost to the Make in India commitment

31 Aug 2026 10:33 pm
Luxmi Group to launch Makaibari Collective with Darjeeling small tea growers

The initiative will combine tea from Makaibari and independent growers, while helping farmers receive better prices and a share of profits

31 Aug 2026 9:59 pm