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India raises fertilizer subsidy by 64%, vastly overshooting budget estimates amid global price surge

Doubles subsidy on nitrogen, 25 per cent up in phosphorus, 3-times more for sulphur

11 Nov 2026 9:23 pm
STT collection jumps 50% during April-November

Overall tax mop-up rises 12%; refund records an increase of around 26%

11 Nov 2026 9:09 pm
Air Indias H1 FY 27 reduces by around 2,000 crore, helps Singapore Airlines offset profit decline

Singapore Airlines owns 25.1 per cent stake in Air India and records its share of profit or loss in the Indian airline in its consolidated result

11 Nov 2026 8:59 pm
Combining AI with GIS to solve real-time farm problems - the Farmwise AI way

The Chennai-based startup has attracted attention after its founder Anand Vetrivel interacted with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the inaugural run of the yellow Chennai Metro Line

11 Nov 2026 8:55 pm
Scotch imports: Finance, Commerce Ministries look for resolution as Diageo, Pernod shipments held up

Dispute over classification of imports threatens a key concession of the India-UK free trade deal

11 Nov 2026 8:38 pm
Nutrifresh plans 150-acre expansion across South India

Plans to bring 150 acres under polyhouse cultivation for fresh produce across Bengluru, Hyderabad and Chennai by March 2028

11 Nov 2026 7:48 pm
11 Nov 2026 7:38 pm
62.6% of three-wheeler retail sales in October was electric: FADA data

E3W sales in October 2026 rose 24.76 per cent to 88,570 units as against 70,995 units a year ago

11 Nov 2026 7:26 pm
No Iranian assurance yet on safe passage for Indian ships through Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi is continuing to seek security for its seafarers and cargo

11 Nov 2026 7:09 pm
Maharashtra govt opposes shifting of flights from Mumbai, bats for phased redevelopment of Terminal 1

The State governments proposal is in contrast with airport operators plan

11 Nov 2026 6:56 pm
SFO Technologies, Cochin Shipyard unveil Indias first indigenous laser arc welding technology

The technology combines laser welding, conventional arc welding, robotics and automation, with applications spanning shipbuilding, defence, railways and energy sectors

11 Nov 2026 5:04 pm
Heritage Foods sees Q3 realisations improving on price hikes

Buffalo population changes and the shift to cows affect milk fat availability, widening the supply gap, Heritage Foods CEO says

11 Nov 2026 5:01 pm
TNAU forecasts shallot prices at 60-65/kg during harvest season

Advises farmers to take appropriate selling decisions based on price outlook

11 Nov 2026 4:59 pm
Argentina, Malaysia overtake Indonesia as top veg oil exporters to India

Argentina became the largest vegetable oil supplier this year to India, fuelled by demand for soybean oil and cuts to export taxes increasing its competitiveness

11 Nov 2026 4:40 pm
Stand-Up India scheme extended till 2031 to support 2.5 lakh new entrepreneurs

The extension is expected to improve access to institutional finance, encourage new business creation and generate employment among underserved communities

11 Nov 2026 4:27 pm
Mangaluru International Airport begins terminal expansion

The proposed expansion is aimed at increasing annual passenger handling capacity from 2.5 million to 5.2 million over the next three years

11 Nov 2026 4:20 pm
Mudra loan guarantee fee cut to 0.75%, scheme extended till 2031

The changes are aimed at lowering borrowing costs, expanding formal credit access and encouraging financial institutions to lend to micro enterprises.

11 Nov 2026 4:20 pm
Cabinet approves 62,370-crore fertiliser subsidy for Rabi season

The package includes Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for phosphatic and potassic (P&K) fertilisers for the period October 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027.

11 Nov 2026 4:18 pm
Amul, Mother Dairy to raise milk prices by 2-6 per litre from November 12

Rising milk fat prices, higher cattle feed costs and supply constraints have added to the financial burden on dairy companies.

11 Nov 2026 3:40 pm
Finance Ministry makes EVs default choice for staff cars, doubles price ceiling to 20 lakh

The revised procurement rules aim to accelerate electric mobility across central government departments while allowing exceptions where conventional vehicles are necessary

11 Nov 2026 3:34 pm
India eyes wind turbine upgrades to boost output, overcome land hurdles

The proposed upgrades could help India overcome land acquisition hurdles, improve wind power generation and address electricity supply gaps after sunset

11 Nov 2026 3:10 pm
Kashmir saffron yield rises over 15% despite weather uncertainties

Growers in Pampore and adjoining areas report improved yields this season, offering some relief after production plunged to nearly 5% of normal output last year amid erratic weather.

11 Nov 2026 2:54 pm
Moodys ups growth forecast for India to 7%, cautions high inflation

Agency cautions that possible rate hikes could delay private investment recovery amid inflation pressures and monsoon risks

11 Nov 2026 2:00 pm
Moody's raises India's FY27 growth estimate to 7% on broad-based momentum

However, it said near-term risks exist as household expenditure is vulnerable to price pressures

11 Nov 2026 1:16 pm
Govt bans export of unsorted waste, scrap of lithium-ion batteries

The material is an important input for the domestic battery recycling industry

11 Nov 2026 12:58 pm
The rich pivot to real estate in India after tepid stock returns

Wealth managers are witnessing growing interest in income-generating properties, logistics, warehousing and infrastructure funds following two years of subdued equity market performance.

11 Nov 2026 12:32 pm
Indian customs holds bulk Scotch containers over 150% tariff dispute under India-UK pact

Investigators reject lower 75% duty for concentrates used by Pernod and Diageo; commerce ministry assurance yet to resolve issue as dozens of shipments stuck at ports

11 Nov 2026 12:24 pm
Bata India says new product lines to drive growth, reiterates target to double turnover by 2030

The company is also looking to strengthen its connection with younger consumers, particularly Gen Z, by renewing its focus on sneakers and casual footwear

11 Nov 2026 11:29 am
Finmin defines Abnormally Low Bid for government contracts

Bids more than 30% below estimated cost will require detailed rationale; unsatisfactory response may lead to rejection without automatic disqualification

11 Nov 2026 11:16 am
IMD update: Isolated heavy rain likely for TN, Puducherry as fresh low brews

Evolving Bay system presents two distinct weather scenarios: an expansive spell of rain, thunderstorms over South Peninsula and prospects of a powerful storm tracking elsewhere

11 Nov 2026 11:03 am
Nearly 91% of Mumbai Airport's international traffic to remain unaffected by T1 redevelopment

The redevelopment of Terminal 1, commissioned in 1964, is being undertaken primarily to address structural and safety concerns

11 Nov 2026 10:59 am
Foreign carriers upgrade services as competition heats up in Indian skies

Malaysia Airlines, Swiss and SAS deploy newer aircraft as outbound travel recovers from West Asia crisis impact; IndiGo focuses on premium product

11 Nov 2026 10:58 am
India garment makers rethink reliance onUSafter tariff shock

Orient Craft cuts US share from 84% to under 10%; Gokaldas targets Europe as India-UK deal opens duty-free access

11 Nov 2026 10:23 am
Assam: 6 coaches of Sairang-Kolkata Express train derails, several feared injured

The train, enroute to Kolkata from Sairang near Mizoram's Aizawl, derailed near Digaru railway station in Kamrup (Metropolitan) district around 6.54 am

11 Nov 2026 9:14 am
Global cotton output to decline as US, India crops shrink, says USDA

Lower production estimates for India, the US and Turkey have offset higher output projections for China and Australia in the latest USDA assessment

11 Nov 2026 4:40 am
Bharat Mobility 3.0 to see 50 countries, 1,750+ exhibitors on February 4-9, 2027

Industry sources said countries such aslike the US, China, Japan, Mexico, Sri Lanka, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Taiwan, are also among the over 50 nations taking part in the mega show

10 Nov 2026 10:00 pm
India on track to achieve $1 trillion export target this fiscal, says Piyush Goyal

The Commerce Minister also pointed to expanding trade access, foreign investment interest and manufacturing opportunities in Indias automobile sector.

10 Nov 2026 9:54 pm
US team visits Delhi to advance technical aspects of India-US trade pact

The official said technical discussions on the proposed pact were expected to continue irrespective of the Republican loss, although there was no clarity on the future course of the trade deal

10 Nov 2026 9:39 pm
Maharashtra govt opposes flight transfer to Navi Mumbai : Report

According a media report, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has written to Civil Aviation Ministry on the issue

10 Nov 2026 9:33 pm
In pursuit of a safe pair of gloves: Local manufacturers urge govt to impose duty on Malaysian and Thai imports

Industry players said that they were battling against prices of imported rubber gloves which were lower than the raw materials costs they had incurred

10 Nov 2026 9:28 pm
Indias rice procurement down by 19 lakh tonne in October due to poor arrivals

Buying drops significantly in Haryana and Tamil Nadu, but Punjabs purchase is nearly at par

10 Nov 2026 8:30 pm
Indias 2026-27 apple imports may increase 19% to 5.11 lakh tonne on rising demand

USDA Post forecasts Indias apple consumption rising 5% and domestic production up 3% during the year

10 Nov 2026 7:57 pm
Dimitra Tech in partnership with Indonesian govt arm on EUDR compliance

The British Virgin Islands-based company will partner in the coffee, cacao, palm and rubber sectors

10 Nov 2026 7:48 pm
J&K brings tree felling under self-certification, raises questions over safeguards

The government issued a notification on November 4 operationalising key provisions of the Act, including self-declaration, pre-establishment approvals and protection from routine inspections

10 Nov 2026 7:38 pm
Producers welcome Tea Board panel recommendations on minimum sustainable price

Panel proposes wage-linked pricing mechanism to protect producers, small growers and industry competitiveness

10 Nov 2026 7:13 pm
Advanced airfield ground lightingcapability commissioned in Hyderabad Airport

The upgraded capability will enable aircraft operations in significantly lower visibility conditions

10 Nov 2026 6:34 pm
Mjunction facilitates onion, sugar e-auction to control price rise

It has tied up with government agencies for digital e-auction of various commodities

10 Nov 2026 6:21 pm
Kuppam airport project may hit Tamil Nadus plans for greenfield airport at Hosur

The proposed airport could reshape regional aviation and cargo prospects, with implications for industrial units in Hosur and Krishnagiri districts

10 Nov 2026 5:47 pm
Indias unemployment rate falls to 5.1% in July-September quarter as rural joblessness declines

The latest Periodic Labour Force Survey also recorded higher employment participation, particularly in rural areas and among women during the quarter.

10 Nov 2026 5:37 pm
Cochin Shipyard Q2 profit declines 50% to 53.8 cr

The company had posted a consolidated net profit of 107.52 crore in the second quarter of the preceding financial year

10 Nov 2026 4:24 pm