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VST Tillers Tractors Q1 profit rises 9.36% to 48.73 crore

Revenue up 11% to 313.4 crore; Operational EBITDA up 7.5% at 40.29 crore

13 Aug 2026 9:51 pm
Storage in Indias key reservoirs near 60% of capacity

Level in all five region tops 50% of capacity with five reservoirs filled to capacity

13 Aug 2026 9:42 pm
Govt mandates alternative fuel facilities at every third fuel outlet

The move seeks to accelerate the adoption of cleaner fuels, reduce dependence on imported crude, curb pollution and promote energy security

13 Aug 2026 9:23 pm
70% of global ricebran oil potential remains untapped: SEA

The global market has a potential of 8 million tonnes for rice bran oil against the current production of 2.4 million tonnes

13 Aug 2026 9:15 pm
ISMA partners with ICARs sugarcane research centre to set up seed production centre

The proposed Centre, to be set up with an estimated investment of about 80 crore on a 50:50 sharing basis at ISRIs Lucknow campus, will serve as a dedicated hub for strengthening the quality sugarcane seed ecosystem

13 Aug 2026 9:05 pm
Govt cracks down on advance tips by cab aggregators, says tipping must be voluntary

The directive comes after the Ministry took note of tipping prompts displayed by some ride aggregators

13 Aug 2026 8:22 pm
India-US talks on Russia oil tariff Bill 'reassuring so far: sources

Discussions on the matter are on between the two countries but uncertainty remains as it is a legislative issue, sources say

13 Aug 2026 8:15 pm
Chinas cotton yarn demand fuels Indias cotton consumption growth

Exporters say buyers preferring coarser yarn counts due higher local production costs; shipments to Bangladesh drop

13 Aug 2026 8:11 pm
Indian govt should disclose sugar stock after physical verification, says Naiknavare of NFCSF

Market worried about over-selling of domestic sugar quota, though wholesale prices have dropped a tad after Centre imposed stock holding limit

13 Aug 2026 7:59 pm
July saw strongest-ever monthly auto sales: SIAM

PV sales up 34%, two-wheelers grow 23%; demand conditions seen improving ahead of the key festive period

13 Aug 2026 7:33 pm
Air India Group to screen all pilots for prohibited substances, medications

Mandatory testing begins August 13; initiative goes beyond existing regulatory requirements

13 Aug 2026 7:26 pm
Gem, jewellery export up a tad on rise in gold prices

Despite a challenging global environment, industry leaders express optimism

13 Aug 2026 7:14 pm
Indias July exports hit record $44.24 b, but trade deficit swells

Petroleum, electronics, engineering goods drive export growth, even as crude, fertiliser, and machinery imports push the deficit to six-month high

13 Aug 2026 7:08 pm
Papad Khar to attract 18% GST, says Gujarat AAR

GST classification principles do not automatically indicate that raw materials should be charged at NIL rate of GST simply because the final product is exempt.

13 Aug 2026 6:55 pm
India's electronics exports surge 11-fold to 4.24 lakh crore, women's workforce nears 30%

Electronic goods are now Indias third-largest export category, with FY 2025 exports at $47.96 billion

13 Aug 2026 6:53 pm
El Nino poses threat to range of agricultural commodities, say analysts

From rice to wheat to cocoa, palm oil, sugar and coffee, the impact of the weather will vary from crop to crop

13 Aug 2026 6:23 pm
Indias edible oil import jumps 33% in July on higher palm, soybean oil demand

Edible oil imports were 14.81 lakh tonnes in July 2026 against 11.11 lakh tonnes in June 2026

13 Aug 2026 5:50 pm
Ministry of Corporate Affairs notifies changes in Indian Accounting rules

The changes, effective August 12, align with OECD Pillar Two global tax reforms to enhance business transparency and compliance, according to a Ministry notification

13 Aug 2026 5:20 pm
Vizhinjam port to commence EXIM operations from Aug 18: Kerala CM Satheesan

Kerala CM said the commencement of EXIM operations would be the first step towards enabling the state to directly benefit from the port's activities

13 Aug 2026 5:01 pm
India in 'regular contact' with US on trade deal: Comm Secy

Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal said that both sides are committed to the framework deal that was agreed upon in February

13 Aug 2026 4:53 pm
Air India, AI Express to conduct psychoactive substance test for all pilots

Both airlines said it has been decided to undertake a full screening for any substances or medications that are not permitted under prevailing regulations

13 Aug 2026 4:38 pm
13 Aug 2026 3:12 pm
Gujarat Pipavav Port expects 80,000-TEU hit as shipping to West Asia likely to remain suspended through FY27

The port expects the Shaheen Express service to remain suspended through FY27, but a new Maersk service and transshipment opportunities could cushion the impact.

13 Aug 2026 3:12 pm
India Inc shows earnings resilience in June quarter, aggregate revenues grow 22%: ICRA

Excluding oil and gas, operating margins remained stable at 19% and net profits grew more than 20% year-on-year, the rating agency said.

13 Aug 2026 2:29 pm
ITA backs 11 Indian projects; to advance over $18 billion in clean industry investment

The selected projects, led by companies including Jindal Steel, JSW Steel, ACME Group, Yamna, Circular Urban Energy (CUE) and ReNew

13 Aug 2026 2:25 pm
Indias e-bus operators face higher funding needs as government subsidies decline

The financing challenge comes as falling battery costs and lower operating expenses improve the long-term economics of electric buses

13 Aug 2026 12:27 pm
Paperboard makers seek immediate anti-dumping duty on Indonesian imports

The paperboard makers said Indias virgin paperboard industry suffered estimated losses of 242 crore in FY25 due to indiscriminate dumping by Indonesian manufacturers

13 Aug 2026 12:05 pm
Passenger vehicle dispatches rise 34.3% as auto sales set July record: SIAM

2-wheeler sales rose 22.6% to 19,23,483 units last month, as against 15,69,120 units in July last year

13 Aug 2026 11:59 am
IMD: Heavy rainfall to lash WB, odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand for next 3 days

Heavy to very heavy with isolated extremely heavy rain forecast for eastern states of West Bengal, Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand over next two to three days

13 Aug 2026 10:39 am
Air India Phuket-Delhi flight altitude loss incident: Preliminary report expected in 10-15 days; DGCA to decide on action

Fines, management liability and enhanced surveillance measures cannot be ruled out

13 Aug 2026 9:13 am
NaBFID plans $3-4 billion ECB raise to support infrastructure financing

The infrastructure financier expects domestic long-term savings to play a bigger role in funding projects and other long-duration assets

13 Aug 2026 8:19 am
Putin says India, China among key partners interested in Northern Sea Route

The Russian presidents remarks come as Western pressure on Moscow intensifies, with European nations stepping up action against its shadow fleet.

13 Aug 2026 8:10 am
Gujarat Pipavav Port Q1 FY27 profit rises 42% to 148 cr

Revenue from operations climbs 33% to 332 crore

12 Aug 2026 9:34 pm
Air India Phuket-Delhi flight maintenance report flags hydraulic, flight-control faults

Investigators question pilots and crew as probe into August 4 altitude loss of AI2379 continues

12 Aug 2026 9:23 pm
BRICS Summit: India to champion development issues, no push for common currency

The summit is also expected to review the functioning of the BRICS NDB, which has approved 139 development projects

12 Aug 2026 8:46 pm
Consumer durable makers begin passing higher input costs to buyers

Companies had faced continuing input-cost pressure and have responded by increasing realisations in the domestic market

12 Aug 2026 8:27 pm
Indias exports increased by about 15 per cent in April-July: Goyal

Indias $4 trillion economy is set to become $30 trillion by 2047, the Minister said

12 Aug 2026 8:04 pm
Container rail movement commences between Chennai port and ICD Sanathnagar

The inaugural movement, operated by CONCOR in association with OOCL, comprised a 40-wagon container rake with 14 FEUs and 18 TEUs, aggregating 46 TEUs

12 Aug 2026 7:48 pm
Indias arabica coffee crop may be hit by deficit rain, pest attack

Key coffee regions in Karnataka, Kerala receive uneven rainfall with deficit going up to 61%

12 Aug 2026 7:18 pm
Cochin Shipyard delivers second multi-purpose vessel to German firm

The vessel has been designed by Groot Ship Design, Netherlands, and constructed at CSL in accordance with the Classification Rules of DNV

12 Aug 2026 6:40 pm
Indias fertilizer sales down in July on dipping kharif sowing area and deficient monsoon

The fall in sales raises fears of a drop in kharif production, while farmers may lose yield if they go for late sowing of crops

12 Aug 2026 6:05 pm
Karnatakas ban on gutkha, paan masala should not impact arecanut growers, trade: Campco

The State Department of Food Safety and Drugs Administration issued a notification on August 10, prohibiting the sale and distribution of products containing tobacco and nicotine in the interest of public health

12 Aug 2026 5:54 pm
IREF in pact with S&P Global Energy to study El Nino impact on global rice market

Global rice production is projected to decline by 9 million tonnes in the 2026-27 marketing year as El Nino, rising input costs and geopolitical tensions reshape production and trade

12 Aug 2026 4:53 pm
Coconut oil prices on the boil on Onam demand

Wholesale coconut oil prices are ruling at around 260 a kg, while copra prices have moved up to 168 a kg in Kerala

12 Aug 2026 4:34 pm
India pharma exports rise 6.8% to $8.1 billion in Q1 FY27; vaccine shipments jump 36%

In June alone, exports rose 7.13 per cent y-o-y to $2.81 billion, up 6.86 per cent from $2.63 billion in May FY27

12 Aug 2026 2:41 pm
India's ethanol supplies cross 800-crore-litre mark, grain-based share rises to 76% in July: AIDA

Maize and surplus Food Corporation of India (FCI) grains emerged as the key contributors within the grain-based segment, accounting for 30 crore litres each in July

12 Aug 2026 11:26 am
South Western Railway begins Vande Bharat safety trials in critical Western Ghat Section

The field trials are significant considering the ghat section between Sakleshpur and Subrahmanya Road is among the most technically demanding stretches on the Bengaluru-Mangaluru railway line

12 Aug 2026 11:01 am
US consumer prices likely increased moderately in July as gasoline prices eased

Economists said the United States' position as a net oil exporter and the drawing down of petroleum inventories had cushioned the hit on the economy from the oil price shock sparked by the Middle East conflict

12 Aug 2026 10:11 am
Shipping Ministry approves Rs 334.89-cr flyover at Visakhapatnam Port to ease cargo movement

The 3.584-km elevated corridor would separate road and rail traffic within the port

12 Aug 2026 9:09 am
Air India management summoned over Phuket-Delhi incident

Passenger injuries rise to 20; secondary psychoactive-substance test of pilot reportedly positive, official confirmation awaited

11 Aug 2026 9:32 pm