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New bilateral investment treaty framework to get Cabinet nod soon: FM Sitharaman

The revised framework comes as India seeks to strengthen investment relations and address key issues surrounding tariffs and trade imbalances

5 Oct 2026 12:43 pm
Coonoor Auctions: Blenders, exporters lift tea prices

Global Tea Auctioneers said that the offerings in leaf sales was 12,78,366 kg, witnessing 95 per cent sales, while the quantity offered in dust was 3,06,770 kg, with a95 per cent sales

5 Oct 2026 12:28 pm
GST Council may allow single application for registrations across multiple states

The redesigned registration form would provide guidance at every stage and specify the documents businesses need to upload during registration

5 Oct 2026 12:27 pm
India's economy strong; energy security, jobs key to lasting growth: Tata Sons' Chandrasekaran

Chandrasekaran said India's growth is being driven by strong domestic demand, services exports and an enabling policy environment from the government, and observed that it is fair to say the indicators are strong

5 Oct 2026 11:40 am
Corteva spins off seed business, becomes pure-play crop protection company

Plans 12 new actives, including five biologicals, for launch over next decade

5 Oct 2026 11:37 am
India, Canada to begin fifth CEPA round today; eye deeper ties in energy, critical minerals: Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu

He said the negotiations would build on the momentum from his recent visit to Mumbai and discussions with Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal at the G20 Trade Ministers Meeting

5 Oct 2026 10:01 am
Flydubais Omani co-pilot visited Ben Gurion Airport multiple times, planned crash: Israeli media

Investigators are examining the co-pilots alleged preparations, foreign links and radicalisation as authorities in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Israel continue questioning him

5 Oct 2026 9:55 am
Govt pushes rare-earth magnet capacity, India seeks control over critical manufacturing inputs: Shaktikanta Das

The government has responded to vulnerabilities in the global rare-earth magnet supply chain by initiating measures to develop domestic capabilities in the sector

5 Oct 2026 9:22 am
Centres pilot fertiliser sales via App in 22 district yields 1,500 cr savings

This drop has come despite the fact that more number of farmers had purchased the fertilisers in Kharif 2026 than year-ago in these districts where pilot was implemented

5 Oct 2026 9:09 am
Private investment picking up in India as capital formation grows at fastest pace in over three years

India attracted record gross FDI of USD 97 billion in FY26, while first-quarter inflows in the current financial year reached about USD 30 billion

5 Oct 2026 6:59 am
4 Oct 2026 9:04 pm
Indias resilience not accidental but outcome of broad and mutually reinforcing reforms, says Das

According to Das, journey to developed nation will see significantly enhanced activities in five areas

4 Oct 2026 7:20 pm
India, Chile struggle to clear critical-mineral hurdle in CEPA talks

Year-end deadline looms as India seeks preferential access to copper, lithium, while Chile favours supply-chain cooperation and value-added exports

4 Oct 2026 5:38 pm
Experts call for open trade, investment policies to cushion global shocks

Geopolitical risks spur call for stronger economic cooperation

4 Oct 2026 2:00 pm
Vizhinjam fishing harbour to become reality: Keralam CM

The CM says that the harbour will have a 235-meter-long new breakwater and 500-meter L-shaped fishery berth and various facilities including dredging, lighting, and road connectivity

4 Oct 2026 1:52 pm
Ahmedabad airport imposes new drop-off/visit charge on taxis; raises pick-up fee by 33%

The new charges also cover tempos, minibuses and buses, for which the levy can go up to 600 for the first 0-30 minutes, adding to the cost of airport travel for passengers using hired transport

4 Oct 2026 1:43 pm
India, Canada to begin 5th round of talks for proposed economic partnership pact on Oct 5

The negotiations are important as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Canada around December this year, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said last month

4 Oct 2026 1:29 pm
Port unions seek urgent measures to protect Indian seafarers on conflict routes

Federation urges Centre to strengthen maritime security, diplomatic efforts and emergency-response mechanisms to ensure the safety of Indian seafarers.

4 Oct 2026 1:04 pm
GST Law Committee proposes higher prosecution threshold, shorter jail terms

Council to decide whether power to arrest should be retained

4 Oct 2026 12:59 pm
Wedding season boosts hotel demand, bookings pour into 2027

For hotels, the wedding segment provides demand across rooms, banquets, food and beverage.

4 Oct 2026 12:35 pm
Farmers' body SKM says hike in MSP for rabi crops an 'insult'; calls for agitation across villages

The latest increase in wheat MSP amounts to just 25 paise per kg, SKM said and questions the government's claim that the new MSPs provide a 106% return over the cost of production

4 Oct 2026 9:45 am
Indian envoy to US meets US Senator Angela Alsobrooks

Kwatra said he also highlighted the vibrant Indian diaspora's contributions to strengthening Indias ties with Maryland as well

4 Oct 2026 9:44 am
Adani Airports set to begin Mumbai Terminal 1B redevelopment in January 2027

Mumbai Airport handles approximately 55 million passengers annually, of which around five million passengers, or about 9%, are expected to be temporarily impacted by the redevelopment

4 Oct 2026 9:03 am
Indias ethanol opportunity is bigger than blending target

The next should be about creating a market large and diverse enough to sustain the ethanol economy that target has helped build

4 Oct 2026 8:45 am
Russia to take 70,000 Indian skilled workers this year, Jaishankar tells parliamentary panel

Jaishankar briefed the parliamentary committee on trade, investment, energy cooperation, Ukraine conflict and efforts to secure Indians serving in Russia

3 Oct 2026 10:00 pm
Mumbai airport Terminal 1 revamp: 91% passenger traffic to remain unaffected

AAHL said airlines can choose to temporarily move operations to Navi Mumbai International Airport to ensure continuity during the redevelopment

3 Oct 2026 9:01 pm
Goyal holds bilateral meetings with top officials of several US firms

He held meetings with Grant McGee, Executive Vice President and Chief Legal and Compliance Officer at Target

3 Oct 2026 8:36 pm
Flydubai flight 1073: How passengers and off-duty pilots helped avert a crash

The incident raised questions about the cockpit attack, passenger intervention, pilot screening and the investigation into what happened aboard.

3 Oct 2026 7:57 pm
Air India Express expands fleet to 110 aircraft ahead of winter schedule

The airline is reshaping its fleet and network as aircraft transfers and a major retrofit programme prepare it for additional operations

3 Oct 2026 6:54 pm
Mumbai Airport T1 set for phasedredevelopment; 91% passenger traffic unaffected: Sources

Flight operations may be shifted from T1 to the nearest available terminal options, industry sources said

3 Oct 2026 6:35 pm
Indian economys fundamentals intact and strengthening, says FM Sitharaman

FM flags strategic resources, global openness, skills and private investment as key priorities

3 Oct 2026 5:55 pm
Indias economic resilience built through a decade of reforms: Nirmala Sitharaman

Sitharaman outlined strategic resource security, global trade, skills and private research investment as priorities for Indias next phase

3 Oct 2026 5:32 pm
India likely to grow around 7% this year despite oil, rainfall concerns: Nilesh Shah

Nilesh Shah said Indias second-quarter momentum remains strong, while higher oil prices could affect inflation, interest rates, the rupee and earnings

3 Oct 2026 5:23 pm
India unlikely to face major food crisis despite global disruptions: 16th Finance Commission Chairman

Panagariya noted Indias role as an agricultural exporter, saying disruptions from major producers like Ukraine could lift demand for Indian exports

3 Oct 2026 5:12 pm
Flydubai co-pilot attempted terrorist attack during flight, UAE says

Passengers and crew intervened after the co-pilot attacked the captain, allowing a reserve pilot to take control and land

3 Oct 2026 3:39 pm
CII welcomes RoDTEP extension, seeks five-year policy horizon for exporters

The extension comes as Indias merchandise exports recorded strong growth during April-August, while the government targets $1 trillion exports this fiscal year

3 Oct 2026 3:20 pm
Resilience of financial system not a guarantee against future vulnerabilities: RBI Guv

Todays resilience may not necessarily imply tomorrows immunity, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra says as he flags increasing exogenous systemic risks

3 Oct 2026 1:54 pm
Indias resilience lies in adapting to geopolitical, trade, and technology shifts: VP Radhakrishnan

Radhakrishnan said India was entering the current phase of global uncertainty from a position of economic strength, pointing to real GDP growth of 7.8% in the first quarter of 2026-27

3 Oct 2026 1:26 pm
Nayara Energy hikes petrol by 5, diesel by 3

The latest increase comes amid renewed pressure on fuel retailers from higher global energy prices and follows a series of price adjustments by Nayara this year as refiners grapple with the impact of geopolitical disruptions on crude and product markets

3 Oct 2026 12:24 pm
Vast majority of G20 countries reject US stance on excess industrial capacity, forced labour

Only Mexico, Argentina join US statement on forced labour in supply chains

3 Oct 2026 9:47 am
Govt preparing new affordable housing policy, expected to come in next six months, says Credai

Reiterating the importance of revising the definition of affordable housing, the realtors body urged the government to remove the 45 lakh price cap per unit and retain only the prescribed size criteria in the new policy

2 Oct 2026 8:43 pm
Saroj Poddar Group, Keventer launch real estate-focussed AIF, target 400 crore corpus

The category II Alternative Investment Fund, the first AIF launched by a real estate developer from West Bengal, is expandable to 600 crore through a 200 crore greenshoe option

2 Oct 2026 8:31 pm
Below normal monsoons impact on rural demand a key concern for FMCG sector

Analysts also point out that rural demand is expected to be uneven as some regions have witnessed more severe rainfall shortages compared to others

2 Oct 2026 8:26 pm
Mumbai airport plans to discontinue 265 international flights from October 26, airlines opposed move

MIAL informed 46 airlines about planned reduction in slots on Thursday listing exactly the number of flights each airlines would lose

2 Oct 2026 7:50 pm
GST Council likely to consider allowing investigating agencies, police to use NATGRID to access GST data

Under the proposed mechanism, data would be shared online through application programming interfaces (APIs) on requests from NATGRID user agencies

2 Oct 2026 7:37 pm
Manufacturing startups face capacity-demand funding dilemma

Kaushik Mudda that AI is making software easier to replicate, increasing investor attention on physical capabilities. Power electronics, storage components and grid equipment

2 Oct 2026 7:25 pm
Embraer, Mahindra Group plan to invest 6,000 crore in Nagpur assembly line

Partnership intends to progressively integrate Indian aerospace companies into the C-390 Millennium ecosystem, companies say

2 Oct 2026 6:42 pm
After years of crop losses, Kashmir farmers see better paddy harvest

As the harvesting season peaks, farmers in the rice-growing belts of Anantnag, Kulgam, Pulwama and Ganderbal are reporting a marked improvement in crop output, raising hopes of better returns after successive years of weather-related losses

2 Oct 2026 6:34 pm
At 100 kmph, Vande Bharat whizzes past worlds highest railway arch bridge

The increased speed was successfully tested on Friday, with Vande Bharat Express Train No. 26401/26404 crossing the Chenab and Anji bridges at 100 kmph, according to the Railways

2 Oct 2026 6:28 pm
Ladakh experiments with saffron cultivation in high-altitude cold desert

Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena said on Friday that 800 kg, or around 90,000 premium Iranian saffron corms, had been planted over 4,000 square metres at Spituk Pharka in Leh

2 Oct 2026 6:22 pm