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India bans sugar exports till September 2026 to control domestic prices

The decision comes as sugar production is expected to fall short of consumption for a second consecutive year due to weak cane yields and concerns over El Nino impacting the monsoon

14 May 2026 3:32 am
Jaishankar holds talks with Russias Lavrov; trade and geopolitics in focus

The discussions also covered global developments, including the West Asia crisis and the Ukraine conflict

14 May 2026 3:08 am
Three labourers die after falling unconscious inside cargo hold at Kandla

The deceased were identified as Rajesh, Masuk Ali and Raj Kumar, all labourers engaged under Mira Cargo Handling on behalf of Rishi Shipping India Pvt Ltd

13 May 2026 9:53 pm
Appetite for international travel will continue despite geopolitical situation, says PickYourTrail CEO

PM Modis recent speech had an impact on the day of his speech but high demand for overseas travel remains intact

13 May 2026 9:43 pm
Ixigo rebuilds its app from scratch with AI-voice assistant Tara at helm

The redesigned app also introduced Trip Mode, anew built-in travel companion designed to assist users throughout their journey

13 May 2026 9:12 pm
Sri Lanka seeks strengthening of free trade deal with India

Sri Lanka is looking to attract more Indian investments in infrastructure, agriculture, energy and tourism

13 May 2026 9:07 pm
Labour Secretary urges industry to revise payrolls to protect social security benefits

Labour and Employment Secretary Vandana Gurnani said this while speaking at a Assochams national seminar on labour codes

13 May 2026 8:44 pm
Uber to expand Hyderabad tech centre

Uber to set up a corporate office in Future City

13 May 2026 8:30 pm
Gold duty hike hits demand, raises smuggling concerns across jewellery trade

The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) cautioned that higher duties could further inflate prices and encourage smuggling

13 May 2026 8:27 pm
Defence Ministry pushes TReDS to accelerate payments to MSMEs

Defence Secretary RK Singh is monitoring developments for implementation of Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) to improve sluggish procurement payment cycles and address working capital access to the MSMEs

13 May 2026 8:12 pm
Indian government hikes minimum support prices for kharif crops; raises paddy rate by 3%

The government estimates the total payout to farmers at Rs 2.60 lakh crore after the revision in MSPs

13 May 2026 7:58 pm
US to impose visa curbs on 13 persons linked to Indian online pharmacy over fentanyl

Indian firm generated revenue through trafficking illicit fentanyl to people in the US, per US State Department

13 May 2026 7:54 pm
Post-elections, Amul hikes milk prices by 2/litre across India

The revision, which translates into an increase of around 2.53.5 percent, comes after nearly a year without any consumer price hike since May 2025

13 May 2026 7:31 pm
Cabinet approves scheme to promote coal/lignite gasification projects with outlay of 37,500 crore

The financial incentive at a maximum of 20% of the cost of plant and machinery will be provided

13 May 2026 7:27 pm
Cabinet clears Kharif MSP hikes, 37,500-crore coal gasification push to shore up economy

Measures target rural incomes, energy security and logistics amid global uncertainty

13 May 2026 7:22 pm
Cabinet approves AhmedabadDholera semi high-speed rail project

The project worth 20,667 crore is expected to enhance connectivity

13 May 2026 7:10 pm
Air India suspends flights on six international routes as ATF prices bite

businessline was the first to report on the airlines plans to temporarily suspend all flights to certain destinations such as Chicago

13 May 2026 7:08 pm
Govt hikes import duty on gold, silver to 15% amid forex concerns

The gold route via UAE also hit as the centre moves to ease CAD pressure

13 May 2026 7:02 pm
Cabinet clears lease extension for PPP-based modernisation of Nagpur airport

Lease extension enables GMR-led concessionaire to operate airport for 30 years from commercial operations date

13 May 2026 6:59 pm
IVPA welcomes Govts decision to increase MSP for oilseeds

A sustainable edible oil economy requires a balanced approach that protects farmer remuneration, says association chief Sudhakhar Desai

13 May 2026 6:50 pm
CIAL facilitates successful seaplane trial operations to Lakshadweep

Three operations conducted using the DHC6-400 Twin Otter seaplane aircraft

13 May 2026 6:29 pm
Govt approves 37,500-cr incentive to promote coal gasification projects

The decision was taken in the meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi

13 May 2026 4:32 pm
Air India cuts international flights on 6 overseas routes amid fuel price surge

The airline temporarily suspends services on six routes, including Delhi-Chicago and Mumbai-New York, from June-August.

13 May 2026 4:30 pm
Bayers FarmRise app reaches 5 million users

Its phygital ecosystem for farmers is led by FarmRise, a farmer-focused digital platform

13 May 2026 4:26 pm
Govt raises paddy MSP by 72 to 2,441/quintal for 2026-27

The support price for common and A-grade varieties has been increased by 72 per quintal to 2,441 and 2,461 per quintal, respectively, for the 2026-27 kharif marketing season (September-October).

13 May 2026 4:09 pm
ITCMAARS Crop Doctor enables farmers to improve plant health across 70 crops

ITCs AI- and ML-powered agritech solution is enabling real-time detection of plant diseases, delivering tailored remedial guidance to Indian farmers.

13 May 2026 3:27 pm
Indias edible oil import bill jumps 19% in H1 of oil year 2025-26, volumes rise over 13%

The value of imported cooking oils increased to around 87,000 crore from 73,000 crore a year ago, while the volume was up to 78.15 lakh tonnes from 68.76 lakh tonnes

13 May 2026 2:26 pm
Geopolitical crisis, weather may help India export 2 mt of wheat, says USDA

The governments move to lift the 2023 ban on shipments of the cereal will facilitate meet over 25 mt drop in global production

13 May 2026 2:06 pm
Call to strengthen enforcement against illegal wildlife trade

The three-day meet focuses on improving enforcement mechanisms, species identification, legal procedures, digital evidence collection and inter-agency coordination to combat wildlife crime

13 May 2026 1:38 pm
India doubles platinum import duty, raises costs for diesel SUVs and hybrids

The move is aimed at curbing imports and conserving forex, but may increase compliance costs, working capital pressure and supply-chain expenses for automakers and suppliers.

13 May 2026 1:07 pm
India wheat procurement tops 30-million tonne mark, heading towards target of 34.5 mt

Purchases surpass year-ago levels for first time this season despite Madhya Pradesh lag, with Punjab and Haryana showing strong gains

13 May 2026 1:03 pm
Maruti Suzuki crosses 30-lakh car dispatches through railways

MSIL says rail-based vehicle dispatches now account for 26.5% of total outbound logistics, marking a major milestone in its green logistics push.

13 May 2026 12:58 pm
India vegetable oil imports rise 13% to 7.94 million tonnes in Apr-Nov period

Palm oil imports nearly doubled, while soft oils like soybean and sunflower declined. In value terms, imports jumped 19% to Rs 87,000 crore

13 May 2026 12:40 pm
Marked increase in regulatory burden on food processing sector: Teamlease Regtech founder

Stringent food safety norms have meant tighter packaging and labelling requirements, higher traceability expectations, environmental regulations and consumer protection standards

13 May 2026 12:36 pm
Maruti Suzuki ramps up green logistics, targets 35% rail dispatch by 2031

Maruti Suzuki has already increased rail share to 26.5%, crossing 30 lakh cumulative rail dispatches

13 May 2026 11:31 am
AERA defers 15% revenue recovery to moderate Noida airport charges

Regulator says part of airports revenue requirement was shifted to next tariff cycle to reduce burden on passengers and airlines

13 May 2026 10:49 am
Noida airport domestic flyers to pay 490 user development fee: AERA

Tariff for greenfield facility to rise gradually till FY31 with UDF up to 1,461 for departing international passengers

13 May 2026 10:33 am
Gold duty under India-UAE pact raised in line with standard rate hike

Gold import under specified quota to now attract duties of 14 per cent instead of 5 per cent; experts advise tighter origin rules to check misuse

13 May 2026 10:29 am
India's travel industry braces for hit from Modi's appeal to avoid foreign trips

The travel pullback is unfolding against a backdrop of rising global inflation, with crude oil trading above $100 a barrel after Irans closure of the Strait of Hormuz choked off a fifth of global supply of oil and liquefied natural gas

13 May 2026 8:55 am
Global sugar deficit expected in 2026-27 as demand outpaces production

Sugar output is projected to fall sharply in the European Union, the UK and Thailand, where low sugar prices are prompting farmers to switch to other crops such as cassava

13 May 2026 7:40 am
India launches new IFAD-backed programme to boost rural incomes and climate resilience

Aligned with the Viksit Bharat@2047 vision, the strategy focuses on empowering rural communities, scaling proven development models, and strengthening grassroots institutions such as Self-Help Groups and Farmer Producer Organisations

12 May 2026 11:31 pm
Southwest monsoon likely over Bay of Bengal and Andaman and Nicobar by week-end: IMD

A low-pressure area persisting over the southwest Bay of Bengal is expected to strengthen over the next 48 hours, potentially aiding the monsoons progress

12 May 2026 11:16 pm
US wheat harvest set to hit lowest level since 1972 amid severe Plains drought

Wheat output for the 2026/27 season is estimated at 1.561 billion bushels, well below last years levels and market expectations.

12 May 2026 11:08 pm
India set for record DAP fertiliser import in single tender amid supply concerns

Indian Potash Ltd agreed to buy the cargoes at prices between $930 and $935 per tonne on a cost-and-freight basis for deliveries to both the west and east coasts

12 May 2026 11:05 pm
China moves WTO against India over solar cells, modules and tech incentives

Beijing has alleged that Indias tariff structure and domestic preference policies discriminate against Chinese products and violate WTO agreements related to trade, subsidies and investment measures.

12 May 2026 10:54 pm
Future inflation trajectory will be shaped by pass thru of higher energy prices, progress of Kharif sowing

The ERD economists observed that the impact of war in West Asia has been key point of interest in current months CPI inflation

12 May 2026 9:50 pm
PM Modis UAE visit to focus on Indias energy security: MEA

The PM is scheduled to hold talks with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi

12 May 2026 9:25 pm
Talent migration is among the biggest economic crisis today, says Sridhar Vembu

Indias brain power runs Silicon Valley, and we are in turn buying the services of those companies at a huge mark up, Vembu said.

12 May 2026 9:24 pm
India has adequate stocks of fuel supply, but OMC losses could hit 1 lakh cr: Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas

Puri pointed out that India currently holds around 60 days of crude oil supplies, 60 days of LNG inventories and 45 days of LPG reserves

12 May 2026 9:02 pm
India has a strong economic runway for at least next 15-20 years: Citi India chief

India offers macroeconomic resilience, political stability, demographic strength that is rare among emerging markets: Balasubramanian

12 May 2026 8:58 pm