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India eases FDI rules, allows firms with up to 10% Chinese shareholding under automatic route

The relaxation does not apply to entities registered in China, Hong Kong or other countries sharing land borders with India.

16 Mar 2026 9:31 pm
Par Panel recommends subsidy on EV tractor, support on education of small farmers

The panel has suggested integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with precision farming to optimise the use of inputs, such as water and fertilisers

16 Mar 2026 9:21 pm
LPG tanker reaches Mundra amid supply concerns after Hormuz transit

The LPG carrier Shivalik delivered 46,000 metric tonnes of cargo for Indian Oil Corporation Limited, with shipments split between Mundra and New Mangalore ports.

16 Mar 2026 9:13 pm
India jobless rate dips to 4.9% in February as urban employment improves

Female unemployment also declined during the month, with urban female joblessness dropping sharply

16 Mar 2026 9:08 pm
Tata Motors to raise commercial vehicle prices by up to 1.5% from 1st April

The price revision will apply across the companys portfolio of trucks, buses and other commercial vehicles

16 Mar 2026 9:05 pm
Noida International Airport seeks higher user development fee ahead of launch

The airport recently received its aerodrome licence and is preparing to begin commercial operations

16 Mar 2026 9:03 pm
India to wait for new US tariff architecture before trade deal, says official

India wants trade deal with the US to also take care of the Section 301 investigations that Washington is carrying out against the country

16 Mar 2026 9:02 pm
TN AVGC policy envisions 2 lakh jobs in emerging industries

The policy, in effect for five years, aims to attract high-profile AVGC-XR investments to Tamil Nadu as anchor units while also supporting the creation of 200 start-ups and 100 larger companies.

16 Mar 2026 8:59 pm
Crude, petrol, diesel & natural gas stocks comfortable, even as LPG supply remains tight: Government

Of the two Indian-flag LPG carriers that crossed the Strait of Hormuz on March 14 carrying about 92,712 tonne LPG, vessel Shivalik has reached Mundra Port around 1700 hrs

16 Mar 2026 8:42 pm
UPs sugar output lead narrows as cane crushing declines

Nationwide production has risen to 261.75 lakh tonnes, supported by strong output in Maharashtra and Karnataka

16 Mar 2026 5:11 pm
Iran war could affect fertilizer sector, impacting Indian agriculture

Experts say a squeeze of key chemicals like sulphur will affect the global fertilizer market

16 Mar 2026 5:10 pm
West Asia crisis lifts EV enquiries in India, but analysts see gradual adoption

Industry experts note that factors such as upfront costs, charging infrastructure and strong demand for CNG vehicles will continue to influence consumer choices, even as EV adoption steadily grows

16 Mar 2026 5:09 pm
Indias goods exports slip 0.8% to $36.61 billion in Feb amid continued global turmoil

Trade deficit nearly doubles to $27.1 billion; Govt to unveil a support package to assist exporters in dealing with West Asia trade disruptions

16 Mar 2026 5:01 pm
Telangana farmers urged to shift from paddy to palm oil amid 80% price surge

Telangana to open 300-crore processing facility for oil palm

16 Mar 2026 4:24 pm
Govt making efforts to boost aerospace manufacturing activities, global collaborations: Naidu

Replying to a supplementary query during the Question Hour in the Rajya Sabha, the civil aviation minister highlighted joint ventures with Embraer and Sukhoi

16 Mar 2026 4:14 pm
India negotiating with Iran to move six LPG tankers through Hormuz

The government has prioritised LPG shipments due to domestic shortages, while several Indian-flagged vessels, including crude and LNG tankers, remain stranded in the Persian Gulf

16 Mar 2026 3:58 pm
India in talks for six FTAs with Australia, Sri Lanka, Peru, Chile and others

The government is also advancing other trade initiatives, including agreements with the United Kingdom and Oman awaiting ratification, concluded negotiations with the European Union and New Zealand, and ongoing talks with the United States and several other partners

16 Mar 2026 3:48 pm
India exports 3.15 lakh tonne sugar in OctFeb; UAE emerges as top destination

Meanwhile, Indias sugar production estimate has been revised down to 28.3 million tonne due to lower yields caused by adverse weather in key producing states.

16 Mar 2026 3:33 pm
Wholesale inflation rose to 2.13% in February

In the case of manufactured products, WPI inflation inched up to 2.92 per cent in February, from 2.86 per cent in the preceding month. Non-food articles category inflation spiked to 8.80 per cent in February, from 7.58 per cent in January

16 Mar 2026 3:28 pm
West Asia tensions unlikely to dent Indias basmati exports, says CRISIL Ratings

While exports to Iran, a key market, are likely to be affected, higher demand from other markets in the region, such as Saudi Arabia, Iraq, United Arab Emirates and Yemen will provide offset

16 Mar 2026 2:29 pm
Indian carriers cancelled 4,335 flights till now, says Rammohan Naidu amid West Asia conflict

Naidu said that the Indian carriers have cancelled a total of over 4,335 flights, while the foreign carriers cancelled upto 1,187 flights

16 Mar 2026 2:21 pm
Adani airports, IndiGo tie up, loyalty plan members to get points on duty-free purchase

Under the partnership, members can earn five IndiGo BluChips for every 100 spent on duty-free products pre-booked through the Adani platform

16 Mar 2026 2:04 pm
India's trade deficit narrows to $27.1 billion in February amid West Asia crisis

Merchandise exports marginally rose to $36.61 billion from $36.56 billion in January, while imports fell to $63.71 billion from $71.24 billion

16 Mar 2026 1:55 pm
IndiGo, Adani Airports partner to offer IndiGo BluChips on duty-free shopping

Under the partnership, members can earn five IndiGo BluChips for every 100 spent on duty-free products pre-booked through the Adani platform

16 Mar 2026 1:24 pm
Wholesale price inflation rises to 2.13% in February

Higher food prices push WPI inflation above Januarys 1.81%, government data shows

16 Mar 2026 12:32 pm
More leaf teas unsold at Coonoor auctions on subdued export demand

Traders said that in Sale 11, nearly 22 per cent of the leaf grades remained unsold as many exporters deferred purchases amid the ongoing crisis in West Asia

16 Mar 2026 12:09 pm
How Indias tough spot between Iran and US can dent the economy

The first test of New Delhis diplomatic tightrope will be in the BRICS forum, which India chairs this year

16 Mar 2026 10:58 am
Bitcoin in Iran limbo as old economy assets steal limelight

The original cryptocurrency is beating stocks and gold since the Iran war broke out, but that says more about how far it had already fallen than where its headed. The token is down more than 40% from an October peak

16 Mar 2026 10:43 am
Surge in crude prices could raise global inflation by 60 bps, cut growth by up to 0.4 pp in 2026: Gita Gopinath

Crude oil prices have surged by more than 40 per cent in just 15 days amid the ongoing war involving the US, Israel and Iran

16 Mar 2026 10:12 am
Dubai halts flights at main Airport after fuel tank attack

Local authorities announced the suspension hours after a drone strike caused a fire at a nearby fuel tank on Monday, which forced aircraft to circle outside the airport while emergency teams responded.

16 Mar 2026 10:00 am
Air India, AI Express to operate 48 flights connecting Middle East cities on Monday

The two airlines will have their scheduled operations to Jeddah and Muscat, including a total of 10 flights between Indian cities and Jeddah, a release said

16 Mar 2026 9:54 am
NHAI to raise FASTag annual pass fee by 2.5% for FY27

Revised rate to take effect from April 1 across national highways and expressways toll plazas

15 Mar 2026 9:19 pm
Tanker carrying crude safely exits Fujairah even as drone hits oil terminal

Jag Laadki, which is a Suezmax, is the fourth Indian-flagged vessel to transit the Strait of Hormuz

15 Mar 2026 9:16 pm
Prolonged West Asia crisis deals multiple blows to Indian exporters

Industry estimates suggest nearly 70% of outbound shipments have been affected

15 Mar 2026 9:13 pm
Airbus sees demand boost for helicopters in India, projects demand for 1,000 civil choppers in two decades

Last month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French president Emmanuel Macron virtually inaugurated the final assembly line of Airbus H-125 helicopters in Karnataka

15 Mar 2026 5:31 pm
Govt asked to explore better substitute for pulses farmers amid complains over lower prices

Hearing a petition filed by farmer organisation Kisan Mahapanchayat, a bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi on March 13 also said that the deliberations that may take place among different stakeholders be placed on record

15 Mar 2026 4:23 pm
India Post to introduce 24-hour, 48-hour premium Speed Post services

According to the notification, the new services will initially operate between the metropolitan cities of Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Hyderabad, with provision for expansion to other cities at a later stage

15 Mar 2026 3:26 pm
Parliamentary panel recommends I-T dept to set up Expert Litigation Committee

Low success rates at ITAT and High Courts highlight systemic issues as pending cases exceed 9 lakh crore

15 Mar 2026 3:11 pm
MSMEs seek 6 months debt moratorium as gas supply shortage hits operations

More than 70% of MSMEs in the Western region have cut production by 50-60% due to gas shortage and struggling to complete the orders in hand before the financial year-end

15 Mar 2026 3:10 pm
UPL Global integrated operations to be cost-effective, says InGovern

The regulatory process for the scheme of arrangement is expected to take 1215 months, with a record date for the demerger set after NCLT approval, which is expected in the second quarter of fiscal 2027

15 Mar 2026 3:10 pm
ICAR to build national gender platform linking 900 institutions to boost women's role in farming

The conference, attended by delegates from 18 countries, concluded with the adoption of the Delhi Declaration, which calls for establishing a Global Alliance on Women in Agri-Food Systems

15 Mar 2026 2:45 pm
Air India finds large-scale misuse of its leisure travel policy for staff, initiates corrective actions

Many employees were found to have misused the policy by showing those not related to them as relatives to avail the benefits. Some were reported to have even availed the free tickets and sold them to people at a higher price

15 Mar 2026 2:39 pm
India's gems, jewellery exports up 3.86% at $2.68 billion in Feb: GJEPC

Sector shows resilience amid global challenges with diversification to UAE, Australia and strong silver jewellery growth

15 Mar 2026 1:55 pm
LPG shortage: Orders from restaurants start recovering, says magicpin

Anshoo Sharma, CEO and founder of magicpin, told PTI the disruption has largely affected smaller restaurants that rely heavily on LPG cylinders for cooking and have limited financial resources

15 Mar 2026 11:58 am
MSME faces job loss threat amid LPG shortage

When supply becomes uncertain and prices rise sharply, MSMEs simply cannot absorb the shock, says Association of Indian Entrepreneurs National Chairman K E Raghunathan

15 Mar 2026 11:25 am
Finance Ministry restructured norms for minimum public shareholdings

Now there will be six categories 1,600 crore, 1,600 crore to 4,000 crore, 4,000 crore to 50,000 crore, 50,000 crore to 1 lakh crore, 1 lakh crore to 5 lakh crore and more than 5 lakh crore

15 Mar 2026 11:19 am
Airfares to US, Europe surge as West Asia crisis cuts capacity

Apart from airline cancellations, some passengers who had booked earlier are choosing to cancel due to safety concerns and rebook through alternative routes at significantly higher costs

15 Mar 2026 11:01 am