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India could hit $5.1 trillion by FY29, says OmniScience Capital

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

28 Aug 2026 5:26 pm
India will allocate sugar sale quota for mills every fortnight from September 1

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

28 Aug 2026 5:18 pm
India's tyre exports rise 16% in Q1 to 7,700 cr despite global headwinds: ATMA

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

28 Aug 2026 4:51 pm
Tea Association of India concerned over decline in auction prices

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

28 Aug 2026 4:40 pm
Renewables accounted for a record one-fifth of Indias power generation in July

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

28 Aug 2026 4:23 pm
Industrial growth slowed to 6.7% in July

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

28 Aug 2026 4:22 pm
India's telecom base crosses 1.35 billion in July as broadband, mobile subscriptions rise: TRAI

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

28 Aug 2026 3:21 pm
GCCs, tightening supply to keep India's office market on growth track: Equirus

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

28 Aug 2026 3:12 pm
Nepal floods: Cross-border trade hit; 16-km cargo truck queue at Sonauli border in UP

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.

28 Aug 2026 2:09 pm
Govt achieves 78% of FY27 divestment, asset monetisation Budget target in Apr-Aug

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

28 Aug 2026 1:25 pm
Reservoir storage in 4 of 5 Indian regions tops 60%

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

28 Aug 2026 12:55 pm
Govts onion buffer stock quality good; CWC storage aids shelf life: Consumer Affairs Secy

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

28 Aug 2026 12:46 pm
'Kanda Express' with 453 tonnes of onion from Nashik reaches Delhi to help cool prices

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

28 Aug 2026 12:23 pm
Indian SMEs bring global ambitions to Singapore exhibition

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

28 Aug 2026 12:12 pm
India, Canada aim to conclude trade talks by 2026-end in bid to boost bilateral trade

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

28 Aug 2026 11:47 am
Summer moong procurement in Madhya Pradesh touches a record 5.33 lakh tonnes this year

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

28 Aug 2026 10:42 am
Centre moves to de-risk aircraft leasing, financing

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

28 Aug 2026 7:42 am
Indias Agriculture Minister seeks industrys support in taking agri tech to farmers field

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

27 Aug 2026 10:14 pm
Indias entertainment & media sector to grow to $36.7 billion by 2030: PwC

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

27 Aug 2026 9:35 pm
Nothing Before Coffee plans to add over 60 outlets this year

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

27 Aug 2026 9:28 pm
Border talks, summit diplomacy signal steady India-China reset

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

27 Aug 2026 9:15 pm
Operating profit growth of manufacturing companies improved significantly in Q1: RBI

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

27 Aug 2026 8:45 pm
Karnataka declares 101 taluks as drought-affected

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

27 Aug 2026 8:38 pm
BRICS Summit likely to push cross-border payment links, not de-dollarisation: Sources

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

27 Aug 2026 8:07 pm
Home Ministrys nod required for appointing Chinese nationals on board of foreign cos Indian arm: MCA

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

27 Aug 2026 7:30 pm
51% rainfall deficit in Indias Andhra Pradesh on El Nino impact

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

27 Aug 2026 7:12 pm
Centre starts onion sales in Delhi NCR at 35/Kg, at other places soon

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

27 Aug 2026 7:12 pm
Real estate developer G Square denies political affiliations with any party and says it has no business interest in Parandur

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

27 Aug 2026 6:51 pm
S&P retains Indias sovereign rating at 'BBB'

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

27 Aug 2026 6:49 pm
Indian sugar prices down 25% over the past week at the mill level

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

27 Aug 2026 5:37 pm
100% FDI, Insurance for All by 2047 provide great opportunities for Canadian firms: FM Sitharaman

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

27 Aug 2026 4:58 pm
Jawaharlal Nehru Port records highest growth among top 30 global container ports

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

27 Aug 2026 4:47 pm
Goyal urges Japanese firms to build manufacturing chains in India, target global markets

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

27 Aug 2026 3:12 pm
Maharashtra tops statewise PV, CV sales in Q1 FY27: SIAM

Maharashtra led Q1 FY27 passenger vehicle sales with 1,47,440 units, followed by Uttar Pradesh (1,35,329), Gujarat, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu

27 Aug 2026 3:05 pm
AM/NS India secures 30-year captive berth deal at Paradip Port

APLPL announced that the Paradip Port Authority has granted a 30-year concession to enhance cargo movement, boost AM/NS Indias operational efficiency, and support environmental sustainability

27 Aug 2026 2:50 pm
Hazoor Multi Projects secures 193.85 crore NHAI order in Tamil Nadu

The 12-month contract also covers maintenance of building infrastructure near the toll plaza, strengthening the companys road-project portfolio

27 Aug 2026 2:47 pm
Botenz enters India with peanut, almond, cashew and pistachio nut powders

The India rollout will focus on household consumption and commercial food preparation, with applications spanning smoothies, oats, yogurt, baking and snacks

27 Aug 2026 1:28 pm
India's nuclear ambitions may be blunted by limits on foreign reactor technology

The draft framework follows last years nuclear law in New Delhi, which opened the countrys nuclear sector to private companies and aims to attract foreign investment and technology

27 Aug 2026 1:15 pm
Nepal floods: Rain-bearing low shifts to south-east UP as monsoon stays active

The overall pattern points to a persistently active monsoon belt stretching from the Himalayan foothills across East and North-East India, keeping the region under a prolonged wet spell

27 Aug 2026 12:33 pm
NABARD, NaBFID ink pact to fund rural infra projects

They will strength collaboration in financing infrastructure projects with significant rural impact

27 Aug 2026 12:23 pm
Real estate pre-sales decline as project launches remain subdued in Q1 FY27

Delays in approvals and limited launches restrained first-quarter performance, even as buyers continued showing interest in projects from established developers

27 Aug 2026 12:16 pm
Goyal seeks Japanese investment in Indias manufacturing sector

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal meets with heads of major Japanese companies across key sectors in Osaka

27 Aug 2026 12:13 pm
Wind turbine makers face tighter cybersecurity norms as MNRE seeks compliance status

The move follows concerns over cyberattacks on wind turbines and potential risks to grid operations from remotely managed infrastructure.

27 Aug 2026 11:46 am
Nirmala Sitharaman pitches India growth opportunities to Canadian financial firms

Canadian investors were encouraged to explore Indias expanding market and participate more deeply across infrastructure, financial services and emerging growth opportunities

27 Aug 2026 11:17 am
Strait of Hormuz shipping traffic slightly rises amid Iran-Oman talks

Visible commodity vessel transits at Hormuz totalled 10 on Wednesday, up slightly from eight on Tuesday, data from Kpler showed

27 Aug 2026 11:13 am
Juniper Green inks 25-yr power purchase agreement with SJVN for 50 MW FDRE project

The power purchase agreement (PPA) was signed at a tariff of 4.25 per unit for a tenure of 25 years

27 Aug 2026 10:49 am
Trump says the US doesn't need Canada; the economy says otherwise

WE DON'T NEED CANADA, THEY NEED US! Trump posted this week, repeating his long-running claim

27 Aug 2026 9:59 am
Global palm oil prices seen surging on narrow production surplus

Tight supply-demand balance, El Nino and accelerating biodiesel programmes to sustain the uptrend, say analysts

26 Aug 2026 10:00 pm
Engineering exports sustain 18% growth in July, but West Asia risks mount

US and China shipments surge, but exports to UAE and Saudi Arabia decline amid continuing regional uncertainties

26 Aug 2026 9:20 pm
India, China agree to advance boundary talks, strengthen LAC management

Eight point outcome of talks between Doval, Yi highlights cooperation in border trade, pilgrimage

26 Aug 2026 9:06 pm