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Crystal Crop Protection launches fodder seed products for kharif 2026

The companys fodder Initiative is anchored across Haryana, Punjab, Western Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan and will serve diverse agro-climatic conditions

6 Apr 2026 1:26 pm
India seeks 2.5 million tonnes of urea amid West Asia supply disruptions

Indian Potash Ltd (IPL) has issued a tender on Saturday to import 2.5 million tonnes; Shipments are expected to leave the load port by June 14

6 Apr 2026 12:57 pm
AirAsia X committed to opening Bahrain hub despite Middle East conflict

Despite escalating tensions in the region and rising operational costs, AirAsia X remains determined to launch its Bahrain hub in June, with plans to connect travelers from Kuala Lumpur to London

6 Apr 2026 11:29 am
PMI Services slips to 14-month low of 57.5 in March

The worst aspect was input price inflation, which climbed to a 45-month high, S&P Global reported on Monday; However, the job creation increased

6 Apr 2026 11:11 am
Automobile retail sales in FY26 see all-time high at 2.96 crore units: FADA

Category-wise, two-wheelers reclaimed their pre-Covid peak, retailing over 2.14 crore units and growing 13.4%

6 Apr 2026 10:58 am
Maersk retrofits 200 ships to cut costs

Maersk retrofits partner ships to improve fuel efficiency and cargo-carrying capacity, and cut greenhouse gas emissions

6 Apr 2026 9:38 am
Why pepping up cereals with proteins is vital for Global South

Scientists moot a menu laced with cereals and legumes

5 Apr 2026 8:16 pm
SCR completes field trials for installation of Kavach 4.0

As part of the safety enhancement measures, steps were taken for installation of Kavach 4.0 across SCR network during the last financial year 2025-26.

5 Apr 2026 7:55 pm
Major ports register 7% cargo growth in FY26

Deendayal Port in Kandla emerges as top handler with 160.11 million tonnes; growth driven by capacity expansion and efficiency gains

5 Apr 2026 7:16 pm
India may restrict sugar export as likely to allow higher ethanol blending with petrol

India had faced a sugar shortage in 2022-23 season as a result export was restricted and despite a bumper output in 2023-24, no shipment was permitted

5 Apr 2026 6:41 pm
DHL Express sharpens India focus under Strategy 2030; eyes growth in sunrise sectors

The company is prioritising sectors such as life sciences, new energy, e-commerce, and digital sales.

5 Apr 2026 6:16 pm
Dubai curbs on Indian carriers under scrutiny as Gulf conflict hits operations

The issue was recently flagged by the Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA) in a communication to the MoCA, seeking a review of capacity deployment in the current environment

5 Apr 2026 6:04 pm
CII proposes 20 points policy action for Finmin, RBI to face war challenges

It proposed RBI to consider a temporary and clearly defined three-month moratorium and restructuring window for MSMEs, especially exporters and ancillary units linked to export supply chains

5 Apr 2026 2:59 pm
Geopolitics overtakes economics as key driver of global trade flows: Experts

Instability in West Asia, especially near vital maritime corridors like the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea, has heightened worries about supply chain disruptions, rising freight costs, and delayed shipments

5 Apr 2026 1:56 pm
DP World Cochin handles record 8,000+ TEUs from a single ship

This is the highest volume ever achieved in a single vessel operation, surpassing the previous record of 6,000+ TEUs for MSC Aurora, according to a press release

5 Apr 2026 1:27 pm
Biofuel Circle sets up over 70 biomass banks

Biofuel Circle has created a growing network of rural enterprises linked to the biomass supply chain, says Suhas Baxi, companys co-founder and CEO

5 Apr 2026 12:43 pm
Amid West Asia crisis, Coal India plans to offer 25.62 MT of coal in April via auction

The state-run coal producer will auction coal via the Single Window Mode Agnostic (SWMA). In March, Coal India offered 32.532 million tonnes through e-auction, up from 20.5 million tonnes in February

5 Apr 2026 11:14 am
Moody's cuts India's FY27 GDP growth estimates to 6% amid West Asia conflict

The region accounts for around 55 per cent of crude oil imports and over 90 per cent of liquified petroleum gas (LPG) supplies to India

5 Apr 2026 10:51 am
Railways approves 398 crore Optical Fibre Project to boost communication network

The project has been approved as part of Provision of Kavach with LTE communication backbone on Indian Railways balance routes with a sanctioned cost of 27,693 crore under the Works Programme 2024-25 (PH-33)

5 Apr 2026 9:07 am
Govt to raise gas supply to fertiliser units, industries to 90% from April

The move aims to stabilise production amid global supply disruptions linked to geopolitical tensions

4 Apr 2026 7:56 pm
Govt to release remaining 17,500 crore LPG compensation to OMCs in FY27

The sector has been under pressure due to rising global LPG prices, with under-recoveries crossing 41,000 crore in FY25.

4 Apr 2026 7:27 pm
India resumes energy trade with Iran after seven years

Development comes after US un-sanctioned Iranian crude oil amid intensifying West Asia war

4 Apr 2026 6:48 pm
Indias pharma exports grow 5.6% to $28 billion in AprilFebruary FY26

However, the final FY26 numbers hinge on March shipments, which have been affected by disruptions linked to the West Asia conflict

4 Apr 2026 6:21 pm
Centre moves to limit West Asia war impact on exports: Commerce Secretary

All arms of the Government are engaged in resolving LPG crisis by diversifying imports

4 Apr 2026 6:12 pm
LPG tankers from Iran, Saudi Arabia unload cargo at New Mangalore Port

Tanker Aurora is discharging over 43,000 tonnes of Iranian LPG, while other vessels from Saudi Arabia and additional shipments are scheduled in the coming days

4 Apr 2026 5:48 pm
Govt says fuel supplies sufficient despite war disruption, avoid panic buying

Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas says government taking proactive steps to ensure uninterrupted availability of petroleum products, cooking gas

4 Apr 2026 4:58 pm
India buys oil from Iran for first time in 7 years with no payment issues

India had stopped oil buys from Tehran since May 2019 following US pressure

4 Apr 2026 4:08 pm
Indias pharma exports cross $28 bn till Feb, grow over 5%

Exports from April to February FY26 reached $28.29 billion, marking a 5.6% increase from FY25, driven by formulations, biologicals, vaccines, and AYUSH products

4 Apr 2026 3:24 pm
India solidly through global shocks: EAM Jaishankar calls to hedge, de-risk, diversify resources amid West Asia conflict

He emphasised building national capabilities to realise the goal of Viksit Bharat 2047, while lauding inclusive growth, representative politics, and decisive leadership by the Centre

4 Apr 2026 2:59 pm
EU-India FTA may boost India's competitiveness in some sectors: EY report

The report highlights that the recently announced EU-India FTA could have mixed sectoral implications for European industries while creating competitive pressure in some segments

4 Apr 2026 12:55 pm
The rise of natural honey in India: A shift from mass production to purity

Choosing natural honey, especially varieties from traditional Indian farming, supports a more authentic and scientifically sound approach to health

4 Apr 2026 9:26 am
From ethanol to bio-isobutanol: Indias next leap

Unlike petrol, where ethanol has found a natural fit, diesel requires fuels that can integrate seamlessly into existing engines and infrastructure while maintaining fuel characteristics

4 Apr 2026 8:40 am
Government considers steps to scale up production of induction heaters, cooktops

This comes at a time when these products are witnessing high demand due to concerns over LPG availability

3 Apr 2026 9:24 pm
Adani Ports to handle 1 billion tonne of cargo by 2030: Gautam Adani

The group is moving towards a three-layer structure aimed at flattening hierarchies and pushing decision-making closer to operations

3 Apr 2026 8:14 pm
Basmati exporters seek relief as shipping lines levy charges amid disruption due to war

The industry body contends that shipping lines cannot legally impose charges for delays resulting from their own operational decisions or external geopolitical developments

3 Apr 2026 7:18 pm
Indias 2026-27 peanut output may rise 3% on higher area

USDA New Delhis Post says farmers may prefer to plant the oilseed on better realisation, stable demand

3 Apr 2026 7:15 pm
West Asia conflict hits Surat textile hub hard as input costs rise; operational days cut down

The South Gujarat Textile Processors Association has decided to limit the operational days of units to five days a week instead of seven in a bid to manage rising costs, its president Jitendra Vaktania said

3 Apr 2026 7:11 pm
Srinagar Airport curbs hours amid upgrade, tourism stakeholders flag concerns

At present, around 60 flight movements operate daily between 8 am and 10 pm, and the revised schedule will compress operations into a shorter window during one of the busiest periods for travel to the Valley

3 Apr 2026 7:05 pm
Domestic airfares jump 44% despite govt relief measures

Cleartrip, Wego data show sustained rise; capacity constraints and costs keep fares elevated

3 Apr 2026 7:04 pm
Average time for issuing IT refunds hits three-year high in FY26

A Parliamentary panel has now recommended deploying AI-driven risk-scoring systems to streamline processing and ensure faster refunds for genuine taxpayers

3 Apr 2026 6:51 pm
West Asia conflict to hit India cement sector margins from June quarter

While companies managed costs in the March quarter, increasing energy prices and supply constraints are expected to hurt profitability

3 Apr 2026 6:05 pm
Zuaris SPE division achieves highest-ever sugarcane crushing in FY26

The growth was driven by higher cane availability, improved operational efficiency, and stronger farmer engagement

3 Apr 2026 5:26 pm
RoSCTL, RoDTEP extension will boost export competitiveness: Ranjeet Mehta

RoSCTL and RoDTEP reduce embedded taxes, enabling exporters to offer more competitive prices globally, adding that the schemes are critical in a highly price-sensitive international market

3 Apr 2026 4:57 pm
Storage in Indias key reservoirs drops to 47%

Water level in three regions drops below 50% of capacity, with southern regions lower than a year ago

3 Apr 2026 4:51 pm
India, South Korea sign pact to boost skill development in shipbuilding

The collaboration aims to create a globally competitive shipbuilding ecosystem and strengthen Indias position in the maritime sector.

3 Apr 2026 4:15 pm
Sagarmala boost: Govt clears key connectivity project at Deendayal Port

The project, aligned with the Sagarmala Programme and PM Gati Shakti plan, aims to enhance multi-modal connectivity and logistics efficiency.

3 Apr 2026 4:03 pm
Iranian crude oil vessel shifts course midway from India to China

The Aframax tanker Ping Shun, built in 2002 and sanctioned by the US in 2025, is now signalling Dongying in China as its destination instead of Vadinar in Gujarat, which it had indicated earlier this week

3 Apr 2026 2:47 pm
French-owned container ship exits Hormuz in first since war

European states, including France, are making initial diplomatic efforts to ease the crisis, but so far no progress has been reported

3 Apr 2026 2:40 pm