The Hindu Businessline

This marks the highest annual total since the programs inception in 2012, bringing the overall count to 1,034

Commerce Secretary highlighted issues where progress was made but there was no consensus such as WTO reforms, TRIPS NVSC (non-violation complaint), and e-commerce.

The exclusion of input services and capital goods from the refund mechanism has compounded the challenge, creating a structural disadvantage that threatens the viability of businesses across manufacturing, exports, and services sectors, it added

Industry observers say the benefits from cut in excise duties on both petrol and diesel to support OMCs is likely to be offset by the windfall tax on export of diesel and ATF due to dip in refining margins and the mandate to produce more liquified petroleum gas (LPG)

Analysys say the US is likely to remain firmly positioned in the Asian markets at least through May and the first half of June 2026

Amid ongoing conflict and uncertainty over LPG imports, the Indian government is working to transition 60 lakh LPG consumers to piped natural gas (PNG)

While April rainfall may exceed normal levels, heat stress could impact key crops, prompting advisories for farmers to mitigate potential yield losses

Simultaneously, CBIC has introduced major e-commerce export and courier reforms, scrapping the 10 lakh cap and easing returns to boost ease of doing business and exports

With Walsh at the helm, IndiGo aims to strengthen its dominance in a competitive market, as other airlines like Air India and Akasa Air also ramp up their strategies amidst evolving industry dynamics

RoDTEP extension offers relief amidWest Asia disruptions, but exporters make a case for a longer policy horizon to avoid uncertainty

Trade says the policy will provide long-term visibility; IPGA chairman sees 2026-27 imports at over 5 million tonnes

A veteran airline executive with more than 40 years in aviation, Walsh is due to take over by August 3, after his term as head of the global airline industry body ends in July

On Tuesday, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said it has been receiving representations from various stakeholders regarding difficulties in adhering to timelines for realisation export proceeds due to geopolitical uncertainties and supply chain disruptions

The government announced the promotion of four high-ranking officials in a major bureaucratic restructuring

Developed by DRDO, the Arudhra-based radars will be deployed in high-altitude regions like Jammu and Kashmir and the Northeast to enhance surveillance and counter emerging aerial threats such as drones and missiles

Agrivartan Agro Farmers Producer Company Ltd from Indapur in Pune district exported a 20-tonne consignment

Neutral phase dominates now, but models show steady warming toward El Nio

West Asia tensions and surging crude oil prices also help the uptrend

It is designed to enable optimal fertigation management through advanced AI-powered automated dosing technology

The company will set up a production facility in Odisha, supplying fertiliser plants across multiple states, marking a key step in scaling Indias green hydrogen and ammonia ecosystem.

With an eye on Non-Resident (NR) business, the Bank has opened 13 of the 23 new branches in Keralam, in view the states large NR population and strong remittance-led banking potential

Simpler forms like Sahaj (ITR-1) and Sugam (ITR-4) remain key for small taxpayers, while other forms cater to specific income categories.

About 1 million metric tonnes of diesel have been shipped on this trade route, according to data from analytics firm Kpler, with around half of the volumes bound for Singapore

The reform expands benefits to more cities but introduces stricter compliance, detailed disclosures, and a new Form 130 system to improve transparency and reporting accuracy

The EY Economy Watch report said that several sectors, including employment-intensive sectors like textiles, paints, chemicals, fertilizers, cement and tires, could be directly impacted

Steep drop led by sharp contraction in Assam and West Bengal; seasonal closure in northern estates also weigh on crop

Hardware shipments for AI infrastructure accounted for about one-third of global trade growth in 2025

Goyal emphasizes the FTAs potential to enhance bilateral trade, boost economic growth, and integrate Indian businesses into European supply chains, while discussions aim for swift implementation by early 2027

Agri Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan approved the price support scheme proposal for safflower for the rabi 2025-26 season, under which the produce of approved quantity of 6,923 tonnes will be procured at MSP

As Gujarat continues to grow as a centre for finance, industry, culture, and tourism, IndiGo's expanding network is helping strengthen key growth corridors across the state

It has registered five pivotal renewable energy projects under this scheme, boasting a collective installed capacity of 12.4 megawatts (MW)

The initiative is expected to result in foreign exchange savings of approximately $2.5 billion over a period of 10 years through substitution of imported grey ammonia in non-urea based fertilizer units

Legacy commercial vehicle manufacturers like Tata Motors have seen a sharp erosion in market share.

The State government said that the use of highly toxic chemicals like Paraquat contradicted sustainable and natural farming methods

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CCI hiked sale price by 1,300 per candy on Monday in line with global price, strong demand

The Lok Sabha on Monday passed the IBC amendment Bill, reworked with inclusion of all 11 suggestions given by the Select Committee, alongside additional transparency provisions highlighted during the debate by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

This is lower than 13.5 lakh crore or 86 per cent of estimates recorded during the year-ago period

With an estimated project cost of 438.29 crore, the redevelopment will be undertaken by a private concessionaire selected through an open competitive bidding process

The country has over 18 million tonnes (mt) of fertilizsers stock as of now against 14.7 mt in the year-ago period

Sitharaman underscores the strength of India's macroeconomic fundamentals as a buffer against currency volatility

The area under cultivation increased to 93.91 lakh hectares, while yields improved slightly due to favourable weather and better agronomic practices

Traders attribute the sales increase to the business commitments as part of for the financial year ending

Manufacturing grew 6%, while mining and electricity expanded 3.1% and 2.3%, respectively

This annual competition is highly anticipated by the South Indian tea community and has significantly showcased the regions quality teas globally over the past two decades, he said

Follows passage of a bill to amend the IBC Code

Stakeholders feel the area under cotton could rise by up to 20% amidst projections for deficit rains

Positioning the Capital as a hub for global rubber industry engagement, the four-day event is expected to attract over 400 exhibitors and nearly 45,000 trade visitors from around 14 countries

India, Brazil, among developing countries that did not want longer extension demanded by the US, sources