In a recent meeting in Idukki with plantation sector representatives, Industries Minister P. Rajeeve emphasized the committees inclusive approach, comprising members from law, revenue, and forest departments.

Agriculture is key focus of the Singapore-based sustainability consultancy firm, says its founder and CEO

Qatar barred flights from entering its skies as it prepared for Tehrans attack; Bahrain, the UAE and Kuwait followed swiftly as a precautionary measure

In its Asia-Pacific economic report, S&P noted Indias strong internal demand and low reliance on goods exports helped it weather global trade volatility.

Passengers flying out from the airport, which is to be operational later this year, will have to shell out 620 for domestic flights and 1,225 for international flights as the User Development Fee (UDF)

The report highlights stagnation in global progress towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals, with only 17% of targets on track to be met by 2030.

Five inbound and six outbound flights were affected.

The four-year unsecured notes aim to refinance existing debt, with a $250 million upsize option.

The Ministry of Mines and State governments may launch auctions of more critical mineral blocks in the coming two to three months.

According to a Parliamentary committee report, as on September, 2024 around 5.49 lakh appeals are pending before the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals), short for CIT(A) and the National Faceless Appeal Centre

During FY25, Indias exports to the ASEAN bloc declined 5.7 per cent to $38.96 billion while imports increased 5.6 per cent to $84.16 billion

Commerce Department is closely watching freight rates, in touch with all stakeholders

Negotiations on to get an interim trade deal by July 9, but going is tough

European buyers are likely to turn to Indian refiners for jet fuel

Overall, acreage up 10% as area under paddy jumps 58%, but arhar, groundnut, soybean coverage down

The upcoming integrated unit will accommodate up to 1,000 machines and include heat treatment, special processes, mechanical assemblies, basic testing and finishing capabilities

Days before the attack, American Airlines and Air Canada cancelled their Dubai and Doha flights. Others like British Airways and Air France-KLM too cancelled their flights on Sunday

Strait of Hormuz blockade expected to be temporary, say experts

As per sources, the latest development, coupled with the closure of Pakistans airspace, has led the airline to use the Red Sea route

The government contribution under UPS has been raised to 18.5% from 14%, while there will be no change in the employee contribution, which remains at 10% of basic pay plus DA

About 1 lakh tonnes of contracted quantity waiting to be shipped; new deals will be signed from October

Maize area is up by a tenth, while cotton area is higher by 39% till June 20 over same period last year

This is the fourth consecutive year of growing positive sentiment, reflecting continued confidence and adaptability with the tax regime

RVNL is now pivoting boldly to uncharted territories - teaming up with Russias Rosatom and other companies to build small nuclear reactors for mega railway projects

First 22 days of monsoon leave significant rainfall deficits in Vidarbha, Telangana, Chhattisgarh and Marathwada

This filing places the Balanagar variety as the 4th custard apple after Beed, Seoni Sitaphal and Kanker

Iran is India's second-largest basmati rice market after Saudi Arabia. India exported around 1 million tonnes of the aromatic grain to Iran during the 2024-25 fiscal year

The order, has been placed by the Indian Army for its high-performance hybrid Mini UAV systems, which are already battle-tested and inducted into the Army's inventory for ISR operations

If the average crude oil price rises to $80-90/bbl in FY26, then the CAD is likely to widen to 1.5-1.6% of GDP from our current estimate of 1.2-1.3% of GDP, says ICRA

Singapore Airlines and British Airways cancel several flights to the Persian Gulf while other carriers are re-routing to avoid the conflict area

The Nagastra-1R is a cost effective system with full re-usability of launcher systems

Association president Satish Goyal said around 1,00,000 tonnes of basmati rice meant for Iran is currently stuck at Indian ports, with Iran accounting for 18-20% of India's total basmati rice exports

Assures IVPA proactive measures to ease congestion and improve turnaround time for vessels

Ammonia, an essential component in urea and other nitrogen-based fertilizers, is currently produced using fossil fuels

Out of the 5.5 million barrels of crude oil that India consumes daily, about 1.5-2 million come through the Straits of Hormuz. India imports roughly 4 million barrels through other routes

Despite some positive signs in the UV segment, the overall outlook for FY26 across all major auto segments remains muted, with expectations of low-to-mid-single-digit growth

According to a report by Kotak Mutual Fund, India, which in 2010 was the largest importer of defence equipment, slipped to fourth place in 2024

The usually busy airspace stretching from Iran and Iraq to the Mediterranean has been largely empty of commercial air traffic

Services gained momentum with the activity index rising to 60.7 from Mays 58.8 the strongest since August last year while manufacturing gained pace thanks to robust output.

The products include cocoa husk cookies from processing waste and a ready- to-serve beverage from cocoa pulp

Uttar Pradesh (16.3%) and Gujarat (9.4%) are set to lead, followed by Maharashtra (8.3%), Madhya Pradesh (8.1%), and Karnataka (6.7%).

Govt continuing to monitor situation; to intervene when appropriate

Since the SEZ Amendment Bill will take time to fructify, the option of an executive order is being examined, say sources

This includes suspension of flights on three routes Bengaluru - Singapore, Pune - Singapore and Mumbai - Bagdogra

A section in the industry expressed concerns over possible escalation of Israel-Iran war and feared there might be delays in receiving consignments as well as further surge in prices

Companies in the sector are contemplating hiking product prices

The year-on-year analysis reveals an increase of 1.17% in net payroll additions compared to April 2024, shows provisional payroll data for April, this year

The carrier also cancelled flights to Qatars capital Doha on Sunday and halted routes to Bahrain through the end of the month due to operational constraints and airspace restrictions

Think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said that a wider regional escalation could threaten India's much larger trade with the broader West Asian region, including Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen