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Indias factory output growth moderates to 6.7% in September

Official data showed a moderation in industrial activity in September, with manufacturing growth easing while electricity and gas supply remained strong.

28 Oct 2026 4:52 pm
Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana gets 7,395 crore to strengthen panchayats

The scheme aims to strengthen grassroots governance by enabling panchayats to plan development around local needs, resources and financial priorities

28 Oct 2026 4:18 pm
DA hike: Cabinet approves 3% increase for central government employees, pensioners

The increase will cover 48.54 lakh serving employees and 68.71 lakh pensioners, with the revised rates effective retrospectively from July

28 Oct 2026 4:04 pm
JSW Greentech gets JSW Cement order to supply 100 Ampstar trucks

This marks the first commercial sale of vehicles under the AMPSTAR brand

28 Oct 2026 4:00 pm
Jain Irrigation signs deal for up to 19,000 tonnes of biochar credits

The agreement covers credits from Jain Irrigations Jalgaon facility, which converts agricultural residues into biochar for soil applications and carbon removal.

28 Oct 2026 3:29 pm
India approves 10,000-crore shipping container manufacturing programme

The Cabinets approval comes as global conflicts disrupt maritime routes, increase shipping detours and put pressure on container availability.

28 Oct 2026 3:24 pm
Adperma set to start commercial production at Haldia plant in December

The plant has an annual production capacity of 3.45 lakh tonnes of phenol and 2.15 lakh tonnes of acetone

28 Oct 2026 2:59 pm
Adani Ports & SEZ Q2 FY27 profit up 16.5%

Revenue from operations rose 24% y-o-y to 11,340 crore, driven by strong performance across all segments

28 Oct 2026 1:56 pm
Indian gasoline demand to peak by 2035, says top refiner Indian Oil

Diesel and jet fuel consumption would continue to grow backed by industrial expansion and the aviation sector

28 Oct 2026 12:43 pm
Food and household brands warn of more price hikes as Iran war costs bite

Soaring costs related to the war are the latest headache for consumer goods, food and drink companies, which have struggled with lacklustre sales since the pandemic

28 Oct 2026 12:35 pm
Rubber Board unveils INR Konnect to connect link, boost production

The digital platform has been developed to connect stakeholders and facilitate the adoption of untapped natural rubber plantations

28 Oct 2026 11:54 am
Delhis average AQI 235, but 31 out of 58 stations report higher pollution

IMD has said that air quality in Delhi is likely to be in the Moderate category on Wednesday, but is likely to be in the Poor category on October 28 before improving in the subsequent two days

28 Oct 2026 11:48 am
India holds talks in South Korea to boost Indias shipbuilding ambitions

Meetings with Korean firms and Cypruss Shipping Deputy Minister cover investment, technology, recycling yards and green shipping partnerships

28 Oct 2026 11:24 am
Govt asks airlines to have qualified crew, realistic flight schedules for upcoming fog season

The ministry has asked the IMD to ensure that there are reliable weather forecasts and timely dissemination of weather updates to facilitate operational planning

28 Oct 2026 9:56 am
Delhi may raise agricultural land circle rates to 5 crore per acre

The proposed changes seek to bridge the gap between official land valuations and market prices across Delhis districts and localities

28 Oct 2026 12:57 am
India could have achieved over 8% GDP growth without external shocks: RBI Deputy Governor

Poonam Gupta highlighted domestic investment, foreign capital and economic resilience as key factors shaping Indias growth prospects amid global uncertainty.

28 Oct 2026 12:43 am
Indias crude basket price tops $120 a barrel amid West Asia war

Indian basket crude import price hits multi-year high as marine insurance, freight rates rise

27 Oct 2026 9:52 pm
Labour, environment and safety violations account for 92% of compliance gaps: TeamLease RegTech

A nationwide audit has highlighted gaps in labour, workplace safety and administrative compliance, exposing businesses to potentially serious legal consequences

27 Oct 2026 9:36 pm
RBI Governor urges States to onboard onto ULI, utilise Programmable CBDC for Direct Benefit Transfers

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra urged states to adopt UPI-linked lending, leverage CBDC for direct transfers, and strengthen fiscal health nationwide

27 Oct 2026 9:05 pm
DelhiHaridwar road link to open in two months: Gadkari

Gadkari said improved road connectivity to religious destinations would help boost tourist arrivals and create jobs.

27 Oct 2026 8:59 pm
Domestic air passenger traffic declines 6.49% in September

According to industry insiders, a traditionally weak travel period, along with high airfares and capacity constraints, led Indias domestic air passenger traffic to decline in September 2026 on a year-on-year basis

27 Oct 2026 8:49 pm
As India depends more on mills to start sugar production in Nov, rains may spoil plans in UP

According to the ISMA, in the 202526 sugar season that ended September 30, the closing stock was about 36 lt, which provided a base for meeting domestic consumption requirements this season

27 Oct 2026 8:45 pm
Govt working to simplify Press Note 2 paperwork for border-country investors

But India goes slow on Chinas ask for wider relaxation as border tensions persist

27 Oct 2026 8:44 pm
27 Oct 2026 8:24 pm
Mumbai Metro Line 12A: 13,856-crore project to connect Kalyan-Dombivli with Navi Mumbai

The elevated corridor will feature 12 stations, integrated flyovers and interchange facilities to improve access to industrial and logistics hubs

27 Oct 2026 8:12 pm
Delhis BS-IV entry ban may disrupt NCR commuters and businesses, traders warn

The restriction, which will remain in force until January 31, 2027, is part of the Delhi governments winter pollution action plan

27 Oct 2026 8:12 pm
CISF shifts from territorial to sector-based security doctrine to boost domain specialisation

The force reorganisation that becomes operational from November 1, will also better serve the countrys economic security

27 Oct 2026 8:09 pm
Amazon to expand EV fleet to more than 20,000 by next year for transport of goods

The company is also using vehicles run on bio-diesel and Railways, as a significant double-digit percentage, as part of its logistics

27 Oct 2026 8:03 pm
Aavin hikes prices of butter, ghee, curd and other milk products from Wednesday

The Tamil Nadu dairy cooperative said the revision was necessary to offset rising production costs and keep its products competitive

27 Oct 2026 8:02 pm
CIAL in Kochi becomes Indias first airport to process international passengers through DigiYatra

The facility uses electronic passports and facial recognition to verify passengers, reducing the need for physical documents at designated checkpoints

27 Oct 2026 7:58 pm
SOPA opposes GM soymeal imports, says domestic supply is ample

SOPAs request follows the All-India Poultry Breeders Associations recent representation to the Government seeking permission to import 30 lakh tonnes of GM soyabean meal at zero duty

27 Oct 2026 7:57 pm
CBIC sets GST registration timelines, introduces deemed approval clause

The latest measures aim to make tax administration more predictable for genuine taxpayers while bringing greater discipline to dispute resolution

27 Oct 2026 7:37 pm
TractorNext platform to simplify farm equipment buying decisions

The platform aims to provide equipment information and support better purchasing decisions among farmers, rural entrepreneurs and equipment buyers

27 Oct 2026 7:10 pm
India, Liechtenstein working to fast-track double taxation avoidance pact

Prince Alois, PM Modi discuss trade, investment, TEPA implementation, tech, innovation in a bilateral meeting

27 Oct 2026 7:07 pm
Digi Yatra international passenger trials to go live at seven airports from Nov 1

Indian e-passport holders flying Air India and IndiGo eligible to use the facility for the trial period till December, 2026

27 Oct 2026 7:05 pm
Banas Dairy to raise cattle-dung processing capacity by 51% to 515 tonne a day

The expansion precedes PM Modis Banaskantha visit on October 30; Banas Dairy currently processes 340 tonnes of dung daily across four plants

27 Oct 2026 7:04 pm
Changes to MRO approval framework proposed to cover electric aircraft engines

Draft also covers components used in newer aircraft systems and aims to provide a clearer classification for firms seeking approval to maintain equipment

27 Oct 2026 6:36 pm
From maize to coffee, El Nino likely to affect various crops across the world

The ongoing weather even is likely to raise risk of droughts, which increased by 11-12 pp in the past, say experts

27 Oct 2026 6:29 pm
El Nino ramping up into a very strong' weather event as index surges to 18-year high

Nino3.4 index highest since 2008 as of October 25, while a positive Indian Ocean Dipole event is underway, says Australian Met body

27 Oct 2026 6:18 pm
BRICS Forum condemns Pahalgam attack, expresses concern on West Asia crisis

The Forum stated that terrorism should not be associated with any religion, nationality, civilisation or ethnic group and that all those involved in terrorist activities must be held accountable

27 Oct 2026 6:13 pm
No US pressure on importing Russian crude oil: H S Puri

The Union Minister also clarified that there is no immediate plan to increase ethanol blending on petrol from the current 20 per cent.

27 Oct 2026 5:56 pm
Akasa Air shifts Jeddah flights to Navi Mumbai Airport, adds 45th Boeing 737 Max

The changes are expected to strengthen international connectivity from the new airport while supporting the airlines expansion and fleet growth plans

27 Oct 2026 5:43 pm
India open to Chinese imports, hopes to boost exports to China and ASEAN: Piyush Goyal

India is seeking fairer trade ties with China while expanding export opportunities, even as imports and the bilateral trade deficit remain concerns.

27 Oct 2026 5:05 pm
Akasa Air inducts 45th aircraft; receives 14 planes so far this year

The little over four-year-old airline has inducted 14 planes

27 Oct 2026 4:58 pm
India seeks bigger share of diesel exports on refining capacity boom

India is becoming a global refining hub as it prepares to boost refining capacity to 300 million tonne per year by 2030, and increasing further to 400 million tpy later

27 Oct 2026 4:29 pm
Paper industry seeks PMs intervention as coal costs surge 50% in two months

The industry body has sought priority coal allocation and regular railway rakes, warning that rising fuel costs are threatening operational viability

27 Oct 2026 4:23 pm
5 developmental imperatives, including increasing credit intensity, would underpin Indias journey towards Viksit Bharat: Shaktikanta Das

Das underscored that first among the developmental imperatives is increasing the size and scale of the credit market

27 Oct 2026 4:19 pm
Wabtec bags 839-crore order for Vande Bharat Sleeper trains, eyes 5,000 crore revenue by 2029-30

The US rail technology company will supply onboard equipment for 50 sleeper trainsets while expanding local manufacturing and targeting higher exports

27 Oct 2026 4:10 pm
Healthware partners Fujifilm to expand use of precision surgical imaging solutions

Healthware and Fujifilm partner to expand intra-operative ultrasound in India, boosting real-time surgical imaging and navigation across hospitals nationwide

27 Oct 2026 3:55 pm