The Hindu Businessline

Below-normal rainfall and delayed planting are weighing on crop prospects, while stronger textile and apparel export orders are boosting mill demand.

This is due to the sharp increase in yarn prices and the growing pressure on the competitiveness of Indias apparel export industry

Erratic rainfall, delayed and slower pace of sowing may influence crop per hectare yield

The partnership will enable investors to participate in a commercial asset through smaller digital units, starting from 1 sq ft at an indicative price of approximately 16,000 per sq ft

Chatterjee replaces MA Siddique, who was recently posted as the States Finance Secretary

New rituals are widening the spending basket around one of Indias biggest family festivals

Tirunelveli did not qualify for implementation of a suitable MRTS, while the Detailed Feasibility Report for Salem is under consideration.

This comes after the State dropped the 27,400-crore greenfield airport project at Parandur.

Stakeholder consultation dispensed with for export of non-lethal defence items

For fiscal year 2026-27, the government has estimated to collect 80,000 crore under MCR

The funding, made through IndiGo Ventures during Sarvams Series B round, aims to leverage advanced AI capabilities tailored for the aviation industry.

A broader mix of industrial, niche and institution-backed companies is reshaping Indias IPO landscape

Wholesale prices of the commodity drop b100-400 a quintal, while mill-level prices slip below 4,750

A land-use study based on satellite imagery found that Srinagars built-up area expanded by 3,835 hectares between 1980 and 2012

The government has also introduced a provision for Indian companies with long-term contracts or agreements with foreign original equipment manufacturers

With flood-hit Nepal still vulnerable, Beijing centre of World Meteorological Organisation is keeping a close watch on monsoon systems driving next rounds of rain in neighbouring India

India recognises that US visa policy is a sovereign matter but in the past consultations on visa fee increases happened multiple times

The investment firm projects nominal GDP growth of 8% annually in US dollar terms, assuming 6.5% real growth, 4% inflation and 2.5% rupee depreciation per year

Mills will need to sell at least 40% of their quota in the first week, making it easier for everyone to get their hands on sugar when they need it

The US continued to be the single-largest export destination, accounting for 16% of the total export value during the quarter

The TAI said auction prices had declined by up to 17% from July to mid-August, while supplies increased marginally by 5% compared to last year and were likely to decline in the coming months

Power demand surged by almost 11% Y-o-Y last month to roughly 171 billion units the highest on record for any month

Within the Manufacturing sector, 19 out of 23 industry groups have recorded a positive growth in July 2026 over July 2025

The wireless subscriber base grew 0.46% to 1.31 billion, while wireline connections increased 0.39% to 48.01 million

India's top seven cities recorded net office absorption of 27.4 million sq ft in the first half (H1) of 2026, up 2% y-o-y

Damaged and flooded roads in Nepal have slowed the movement of cargo vehicles from Uttar Pradesh, raising concerns over supplies to Kathmandu and other parts of the country.

More than half of disinvestment proceeds comes from 6.5% stake sale in LIC which garnered 31,515 crore

35% of the dams are still half empty as the level in the 166 major reservoirs rises to 68 per cent of the capacity

The government has stepped up efforts to improve onion availability as retail prices rise sharply across Delhi and other consumption centres

The first Kanda Express, carrying 453.65 tonnes of onion in 21 wagons, reached the national capital in the morning, Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare said

The two-day Business Show Asia exhibition brings together over 8,000 business owners, entrepreneurs and industry leaders

Both countries target expanding bilateral trade to CAD 70 billion, or around 4.65 lakh crore, by 2030

Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan stated that the Indian government approved the procurement of 4.54 lakh tonnes of summer moong for the 2026 season at Madhya Pradeshs request

MoCA panel examining taxation, bankruptcy-remote structures, lessor protection and financing mechanisms at GIFT IFSC

Urges industry to work on a 5-point formula, invites private sector to take technolgy to help the government in achieving larger objectives

Internet advertising remains the primary growth engine and is projected to nearly double from $7.5 billion in 2025 to $14.3 billion by 2030, growing at a 13.9% CAGR supported by acceleration in search and video advertising

Over the years, the brand has expanded across metro, Tier-II and Tier-III markets, taking its caf experience to a wider and increasingly aspirational consumer base

Modi to hold bilateral with Putin, engage with Xi at SCO meet ahead of BRICS summit

Sales growth of listed private non-financial companies continued to accelerate to 19.4 per cent

The State has received cumulative rainfall of 465 mm during the June 1-August 26 period against a normal of 666 mm

FM-Central Bank Governors track to meet in early September to firm up proposals on CBDC and payment-system links ahead of the September 12-13 summit

The MCA released the Frequently Asked Questions with regard to registration of foreign companies or Indian subsidiaries of foreign body corporate

Paddy area down, while pulses see growth in as the State rolls out four-pronged strategy to mitigate the weather impact

The Centre is selling onion from its buffer stock after 1.21 lakh tonnes (lt) were procured directly from farmers for the purpose

Company has sent a representation to the Speaker of the State assembly to remove allegations made against it in the House

Continued policy stability and high infrastructure investment will support Indias long-term growth prospects, says rating agency

Retail prices show signs of easing as government measures to tackle the surge begins to pay dividends

Indias resilient growth, expanding market and macroeconomic stability create opportunities for long-term investment in the country, the FM said

Mundra is the only other Indian port to make it to the top 30

Large domestic market and global access can make India an export base for Kansai companies, says the Commerce Minister