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The ratings agency expects organised PVC pipe and fitting makers to record 10-15 per cent revenue growth, driven by higher crude oil prices and increased selling prices
Growth was supported by higher transshipment volumes, including cargo diverted from other ports
Poised for meaningful advance since onset, offering relief to parched regions and reviving hopes for a more balanced rainfall distribution across the heart of the country
After BJPs decisive win in the 2026 assembly elections in the state and Suvendu Adhikari swearing-in as CM in early May, West Bengal will see Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta table the document for 2026-27
The airline had used the past three months to cut underperforming flights, shift demand and renegotiate contracts with all vendors and lessors, CEO Bo Lingam said
Luxmi Tea MD Rudra Chatterjee pointed out that West Bengals first Budget under the new government will demonstrate its commitment of accelerating development.
Says modern BS-VI compliant 2Ws are equipped with advanced electronic fuel injection that has zero emission so need no ban
Exporters were asked to identify market access hurdles, sustainability norms and supply chain bottlenecks for each market
Ministers from both nations aim to finalise key aspects of the interim trade agreement, addressing tariff structures and market competitiveness ahead of a pivotal deadline for US trade policies
India, with over 258 MTPA capacity, may add 1.2 mb/d of refining capacity by decades end, according to OPECs 2026 oil outlook
The supertankers, each signalling Indian ownership or India-bound cargo, carry between them nearly 6 million barrels of Iraqi and Kuwaiti oil
New international route boosts operations at Mumbais second airport
Under the deal, they have 60 days to discuss imposing limits on Irans nuclear program and granting Iran economic relief
Even as sufficient reservoir levels are expected to provide a safe buffer for irrigation, the firm stressed the need for close monitoring given the current pattern of monsoon
The UPI moment for Indian agriculture is a preview of how innovation can work at a population scale for the country
In intensive cash-crop zones, such as the sugarcane belts of western India, economic value is drawn directly from the physical stamina of the workforce
Puri said excise duty cuts helped cushion global oil shocks, while oil companies absorbed losses to ensure consumers were protected from higher petrol and diesel prices
Before the conflict, 99 container services operated in or transited the Arabian Gulf, deploying 3.2 million TEUs, or about 10% of the global container fleet
Rajasthan is strengthening its public transport system amid rapid urbanisation, especially in Jaipur, where declining bus fleets have pushed commuters toward autos, e-rickshaws and app-based mobility options
Rijiju defended the project, alleging opposition to Indias growth, highlighted economic resilience, dismissed fake news, and said the islands are key to Viksit Bharat 2047
The export strengthens Indias presence in European markets and is expected to boost Odishas agro-processing ecosystem while encouraging further investment in processed food exports
New platform to leverage advanced analytics and cybersecurity frameworks
Aggarwal was earlier an additional secretary in the Finance Ministry and Head of the Indian Delegation to the FATF
Recognising the transformative potential of coal gasification, the government has approved incentive schemes with a cumulative outlay of up to 46,000 crore to promote surface coal and lignite gasification projects across the country
Services to start from Navi Mumbai Airport on July 15
The roundtable facilitated discussions on strengthening India-US partnerships in trade, technology and innovation while showcasing opportunities for global companies looking to expand
Heavy rain likely at isolated places over Nilgiris, Erode, Salem, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Coimbatore, Theni, Dindigul, and Kanyakumari districts, and ghat areas of Tirunelveli district
If sustained and scaled, crop residue can cease to be a recurring environmental crisis and instead become part of a broader transformation linking agriculture with clean energy, soil regeneration, and climate resilience
Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi says around 8.5 crore MSME units currently functioning in India, providing employment to nearly 40 crore people
With strategic backing, paddy straw-based CBG can transform a recurring crisis into a sustainable opportunity for India.
Trust, transparency and quality are no longer differentiators in this market, they are the bare minimum
Shipments to Beijing drop 76% on higher local production; Iran war also impacts dispatch of consignments
Budget carrier begins drawing down government-backed emergency credit line as it looks to strengthen liquidity
Voluntary pledge of gold and silver as collateral for agriculture loans up to the collateral-free limit will not be considered as a violation of the guidelines on collateral-free lending to the farm sector
Modi transferred with a click of button incentives worth Rs 2,400 crore through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to more than 15 lakh beneficiaries
The IndiaUK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement delivers a projected 7-10 per cent tariff advantage in the UK market
Calls for separate strategy for mining critical minerals
Once a niche crop under a government scheme, lavender has become a profitable alternative to conventional farming, enhancing incomes and fostering rural entrepreneurship
With traffic resuming through the Strait, exporters expect freight and insurance costs to moderate, shipping schedules to normalise and business confidence to improve
RBI panel back policy pause, citing rising inflation pressures, slowing growth and external shocks from West Asia conflict
However, the volume increased by 6.5%, and it is likely to pick up this year as El Nio could affect global output
The company expects its core system integration business to remain the primary revenue driver, while its indigenous product portfolio gradually scales up
One district will be selected from each State for CSR activities utrition, sports and livelihood enhancement.
Developed at an investment of 30 crore to significantly scale up production, the unit is designed to process over 10,000 tonnes of organic spices annually
Model consensus points to strengthening of monsoon flows from the Bay into the region with or without help from a low-pressure area
About half of the worlds planned green steel projects have already been delayed, while governments have committed just $20 billion of the $1.5 trillion needed to decarbonise the sector
There are 7 more ships carrying urea that will also start heading to India in the next few days, industry sources said
Key proposals include establishment of pilot training and flight simulation centres, expansion of MRO facilities, development of Global Convention Centre, Green Hydrogen Hub and BESS

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