The Hindu Businessline

Mandatory quality certification under these orders raises costs, hurts MSMEs and makes goods more expensive

The disclosure comes before the CIC in an RTI case concerning action taken by the aviation regulator after the final investigation report on the uncommanded shutdown of Engine No.1 of Air India's Boeing B787-8 aircraft VT-ANW in Mumbai on August 4, 2023

The Consumer Affairs Ministry data showed that the all-India average retail price of sugar was 64.24 per kg on Sunday, up 1.77% from 63.12 per kg a week earlier

In a report submitted to Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy here, the Commission recommended re-establishing a dedicated minor irrigation system equipped with modern technical units to improve water-use efficiency.

The plan, called 'Mission Rangeen Machhli 2031', will set uniform rules for breeding, biosecurity, quality control and trade across India's ornamental fish industry

The Integrated Fertilizer Management System (iFMS) already tracks more than 14 crore Aadhaar-linked buyers and over 2,50,000 retailers, and processes about 70 million tonnes of fertilizer sales a year

The Shipping Ministry restores relaxations allowing foreign-flagged vessels to carry specified categories of cargo between Indian ports, opting for continuity amid geopolitical disruptions and capacity constraints in global shipping

The International Gas Union (IGU) says that India provides a recent example of how heat waves can translate into higher gas demand

New Delhi steps up Sherpa-level consultations as West Asia conflict deepens divisions within expanded grouping

MoSPI to release April-June GDP data on Monday, the first full quarter after West Asia conflict began

While the councils previous session focused heavily on tax rate rationalisation, the upcoming meeting is expected to prioritise easing compliance burdens for businesses.

Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal visits Chile to review progress of talks

Vacancies at various levels hinder scheduling, record preparation, court proceedings, supervision, and case disposal, the report stated

Jindal Stainless supplies unstamped coins to Indian, French, Finnish, Polish, Dutch, UKs Royal Mint, Malaysian and Slovak mints, official says

SICCI said that all levers should be used to ensure that Tamil Nadus economy must grow faster than its debt

Keep serviceable vehicles running; when replacement makes economic sense, choose an E20-optimised petrol vehicle or EV: Randheer Singh, former Director at NITI Aayog

The Council is chaired by Finance Minister while Minister of State in the Finance Ministry and representative Minister of all the 28 States and 3 Union Territories with legislature are members

The vessel ZY Galaxy, loads 15,000 tonnes of crude palm oil from Port of Kunak, Malaysia, was berthed at the port at 10 am on Friday

The ministry stated that the higher CBG procurement price wont lead to a similar rise for consumers due to government support and the cost being distributed across a larger domestic gas pool

Air India is seeking $1.5 billion in new equity for its turnaround, while Temasek stresses a long-term partnership vision amid rising concerns about the airlines financial viability and operational issues

Chaired by the Expenditure Secretary, pre-budget meetings with Ministries and Departments will continue till mid-November

The industry says higher raw material and fuel costs are squeezing manufacturers just as new international market opportunities are expanding.

The initial estimate is between $4-$5 billion, we will require much less than what we needed for the 2015 earthquake, Finance Minister said

The petition, filed by Narendra Kumar Goswami, has also sought a direction that every fuel invoice should specifically and legibly state the percentage of ethanol in the petrol sold

Iran is facing mounting economic hardship as sanctions disrupt trade, inflation surges and tensions over the Strait of Hormuz persist

Sitharaman is on a six-day visit to the US and is scheduled to attend the G-20 Finance Ministers meeting in Asheville in North Carolina and visit New York

Taking energy storage closer to the farms, cooperatives, and rural enterprises is an essential step toward building a productive, resilient, and sustainable agricultural future for India

Until feed prices stabilise and crop supply concerns ease, poultry prices are likely to remain sensitive to developments in both agricultural markets and weather conditions

Festival demand, improving supply chains and steady inquiries across urban and rural markets are supporting broad-based momentum across Indias automobile sector

Indias hundred million small farms will form the foundation of a new, efficient food system

Integrating proactive rural welfare and health metrics into the states new trade framework is no longer a social welfare option; it is a microeconomic necessity

The agreements will expand digital farmer services, strengthen seed systems and support self-sufficiency in pulses and oilseeds across Odisha

The price revision comes as dairy farmers and cattle shed operators face rising costs for feed, transportation and livestock maintenance

Below-normal rainfall and delayed planting are weighing on crop prospects, while stronger textile and apparel export orders are boosting mill demand.

This is due to the sharp increase in yarn prices and the growing pressure on the competitiveness of Indias apparel export industry

Erratic rainfall, delayed and slower pace of sowing may influence crop per hectare yield

The partnership will enable investors to participate in a commercial asset through smaller digital units, starting from 1 sq ft at an indicative price of approximately 16,000 per sq ft

Chatterjee replaces MA Siddique, who was recently posted as the States Finance Secretary

New rituals are widening the spending basket around one of Indias biggest family festivals

Tirunelveli did not qualify for implementation of a suitable MRTS, while the Detailed Feasibility Report for Salem is under consideration.

This comes after the State dropped the 27,400-crore greenfield airport project at Parandur.

Stakeholder consultation dispensed with for export of non-lethal defence items

For fiscal year 2026-27, the government has estimated to collect 80,000 crore under MCR

The funding, made through IndiGo Ventures during Sarvams Series B round, aims to leverage advanced AI capabilities tailored for the aviation industry.

A broader mix of industrial, niche and institution-backed companies is reshaping Indias IPO landscape

Wholesale prices of the commodity drop b100-400 a quintal, while mill-level prices slip below 4,750

A land-use study based on satellite imagery found that Srinagars built-up area expanded by 3,835 hectares between 1980 and 2012

The government has also introduced a provision for Indian companies with long-term contracts or agreements with foreign original equipment manufacturers

With flood-hit Nepal still vulnerable, Beijing centre of World Meteorological Organisation is keeping a close watch on monsoon systems driving next rounds of rain in neighbouring India

India recognises that US visa policy is a sovereign matter but in the past consultations on visa fee increases happened multiple times