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Refiners stepped up purchases as competitive soyoil prices and disrupted sunflower oil shipments influenced Indias vegetable oil import mix.
Strong growth in dry cargo and containers helped drive the port operators monthly performance, while logistics rail volumes rose sequentially
Indias auto industry risks building its next generation of EV, battery and component factories faster than it can train the people needed to run them, potentially constraining production, pushing up manpower costs
It combines the mechanical design of conventional aero tillers with an integrated electric powertrain, intelligent implement controls and cloud-based connectivity
Indias auto-component trade balance swung from a $453-million surplus in FY25 to a $1.37-billion deficit in FY26 as imports jumped 13% to $25.4 billion
Automobile industry witnessed strong acceleration with growth exceeding 15-20 per cent across all categorie: SIAM President
As floods, storms and extreme rainfall become more frequent, climate resilienceis emerging asa new measure of value.
The global economic outlook and Indias growth trajectory figure in talks between the two
August wholesale dispatches grew strongly across vehicle categories, while retail registrations also reflected improving demand conditions, the report said
Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said expanding connectivity would be crucial as demand for air travel grows across India
Piyush Goyal said strong investor interest across emerging sectors could strengthen Indias manufacturing and technology capabilities in coming years
Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 lands at Navi Mumbai; airline has 226 MAX aircraft on firm order
Limit reduced to 200 tonne but Kolkata traders get exemption and can keep upto 400 tonne at any point in time
In Assam, the largest producing state, output dropped 13% to 91.08 m kg during July 2026 over corresponding last years 105 m kg, as per the Tea Boards latest data
The project carries an indicated value of 1,565 crore
Market analysts say Maruti and Tatas broad factory-fitted CNG portfolios and improvements in packaging put them in a stronger position to capture the shift
The terminal is capable of handling all types of dry bulk/break bulk cargo as well as all types of containers
Retail rates are ruling as high as 77 a kg, while jaggery too reflects uptrend; Mumbai consumers could see relief from Wednesday as retail prices set to fall to 60
Trade imbalance, investment easing, direct flights, border tensions are among issues that the leaders may take up in New Delhi, sources say
In percentage terms, CAD nudged up marginally to 0.5 per cent of GDP in Q1FY27 from 0.4 per cent Q1FY26
Onion farmers have planted the crop in 68,000 hectares against 90,000 hectares year-ago in Karnataka, due to water scarcity.
Exporters are facing difficulties in obtaining certificates of origin, a key document required to claim preferential tariff benefits under the agreement
The BSE Sensex closed at 76,944.28, down 12.99 points or 0.02 per cent, while the Nifty 50 slipped 24 points or 0.10 per cent to 24,055.80, extending losses for a second session
The project will offer 1.2 million sq. ft of warehousing space and generate around 2,500 employment opportunities
AP plans port every 150 km; an airport in every 200 km to help the trade in EXIM
Exports stood at 61,000 units in August 2026, up 15% compared to 53,000 units exported a year ago
ALPA India emphasised that experienced pilots are not entries on a manpower spreadsheet
The government had set record gross borrowing of 17.20 trillion rupees for the financial year in its February 1 budget, but later cut the target to 16.09 trillion rupees after bond switches
FAO-backed framework seeks to strengthen livelihoods, safety and resilience
The Ahmedabad facility is Tesla's seventh body shop and service centre in India
The collaboration may also extend to sensor fusion-based navigation software, structural design and airworthiness test support
This decision comes amid ongoing financial struggles, including a cash crunch that has seen the airlines market share plummet to 1.6% and delays in salary and vendor payments.
Two locations examined earlier were found unsuitable for airport construction due to technical constraints
The seasonal service will operate every four days until mid-January 2027
The implementation of the system will provide an advanced safety layer for train operations
The hiked rate will remain in place until February 28, 2027, to absorb a 60 to 70% jump in milch animal acquisition costs and a 25% rise in feed prices
The bypass will particularly support freight movement associated with SAIL's 23.40 MTPA iron ore demand and BCCL's projection of 45 rakes per day
FY27 inflation will feed into tariffs from April 2027; older highways could see 4.55.5% increase as WPI-linked formula kicks in
Orders suppliers to halt work on 3 projects while it reviews costs, say sources
Australias BoM expects the powerful El Nino to persist into March 2027; IOD has returned to normal from positive currently
The recommendations seek to ease regulatory uncertainty, improve passenger access and create common infrastructure for public and private bus operators nationwide
PM backs efforts to link markets and facilitate trade, while warning West Asia conflict is impacting energy security, maritime trade and supply chains
Domestic GST revenue rose 9.3%, while revenue from imports jumped 29% in August, signalling continued strength in manufacturing and the formal economy.
Officials from Ministry of Mines held preliminary discussions with Zambian officials on August 26, sources said
Anyone not adopting AI in the next six months or one year is further delaying the optimisation of their work, says Kunal Singhal
The flight landed safely, and the passengers will be flown to Delhi in the afternoon, he said, without giving more details.
Festival activity and rising digital payment adoption supported transaction growth, with UPI volume increasing sharply from the previous month.
Higher revenue from imports supported the monthly collections, while domestic transactions also recorded growth despite a sharp rise in refunds
The total tractor sales, including domestic and exports during August 2026, were at 29,507 units, as against 28,117 units for the same period last year. Exports for the month stood at 1,912 units.
Domestic sales grew 23.6% year-on-year to 54,396 units in the month under review

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