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DGFT seeks applications from importers to allocate quota for certain goods under India-UK FTA

DGFT invites fresh TRQ applications for 2027 under the CETA as India wraps up 2026 quota allocations for UK-origin auto imports

6 Nov 2026 6:31 pm
Mitti Labs receives over 97,000 rice methane certificates for its South India projects

Rice farming alone emits around 1 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent every year, as much as the global aviation industry

6 Nov 2026 4:52 pm
Gujarat Pipavav Port pushes liquid jetty commissioning to March-April 2027, cites construction delays

The company has raised its container traffic growth outlook to 8-10% for FY27 following a surge in trans-shipment cargo linked to the conflict in West Asia

6 Nov 2026 4:22 pm
Festive demand keep truck rentals strong in October: Shriram Mobility Bulletin

As for vehicle sales, two-wheelers recorded the highest growth among all vehicle categories rising 29 per cent% month-on-month

6 Nov 2026 4:14 pm
DGTR recommends two-year import curbs on soda ash to protect domestic industry

The proposed restrictions include country-wise allocations, with quarterly limits intended to regulate shipments and give domestic manufacturers time to adjust

6 Nov 2026 3:37 pm
MakeMyTrip enters ride-pooling segment with majority stake in Quick Ride

The acquisition adds a technology-led platform for everyday commutes and intercity travel to the online travel companys transportation offerings.

6 Nov 2026 3:33 pm
Tyre makers seek duty-free natural rubber imports as prices hit 300 per kg

The industry body says domestic production is insufficient to meet consumption, with procurement costs threatening uninterrupted manufacturing and export competitiveness

6 Nov 2026 2:58 pm
Orthodox tea prices drop at Kochi auctions as buyers look for revival of West Asia buying

The dust market also witnessed a decline, with prices of liquoring teas falling by 2 to 3 per kg

6 Nov 2026 2:31 pm
Tamil Nadu sets up an Investment Promotion Commission under Chief Secretary

The move comes as the State looks to translate investment commitments into actual projects, commercial operations and employment opportunities within predictable timelines

6 Nov 2026 2:09 pm
Rising feed cost dampen shrimp farmers prospects despite higher volumes

Shrimp feed prices have increased partly due to the impact of El Nio on the availability of key agricultural and marine raw materials.

6 Nov 2026 1:19 pm
Diwali sweet boxes faces inflation bite as sugar prices surge 30%

Rising prices of sugar, cooking oil, raisins and nuts are pushing up mithai costs, forcing sweet shops to raise prices or absorb higher input expenses during the festive season.

6 Nov 2026 12:20 pm
Mauritius-based investment firm Soach Global founder moots virtual food grain asset

Anubhav Dayal, who sold part of his NSE stakes at 25X, won the third prize in SEBIs Manthan Ideathon for this proposal

6 Nov 2026 12:08 pm
Strait of Hormuz crisis: HPCL faces oil tanker booking challenges amid rising risks

Gulf producers have been resorting to shuttling their exports out themselves and transferring the cargo to customers just outside the waterway

6 Nov 2026 11:42 am
Andhra Pradesh gets site clearance from Centre for new airports in Kuppam, Srikakulum

The NDA govt draws up a master plan to develop 9 nine new aiports in the State

6 Nov 2026 10:58 am
Auto retail logs second-best October, up 25.05% MoM; over 51% of dealers expect November growth

Dealers anticipate another month of growth, while electric vehicle registrations hit a record as festive demand supports Indias automobile market

6 Nov 2026 10:36 am
Auto dealers flag inventory, financing costs as risks to demand: FADA

Passenger vehicle inventory remained at about 43-45 days, well above the body's recommended 21-day level, the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations said (FADA).

6 Nov 2026 10:21 am
Rupee falls 9 paise to 94.50 against US dollar in early trade

Overnight gains in crude oil prices and a recovery in the US dollar weighed on rupee, forex traders say

6 Nov 2026 10:06 am
Mumbai airport allocates slots to 38 foreign airlines, 12 face shift to Navi Mumbai

The allocation follows consultations with airlines, amid concerns over the planned renovation of Terminal 1 and the transition of international operations

6 Nov 2026 8:45 am
Prices drop at FCIs wheat sales in major growing States as Indian govt doubles quantity

Barring Maharashtra, prices declined by Rs 59-344 a quintal this week, when 1.99 lakh tonnes were offered

5 Nov 2026 9:57 pm
Mumbai airport refuses summer slots for several West Asian airlines

The move has upset airlines who warn that such actions by MIAL could lead to reciprocal restrictions for Indian carriers

5 Nov 2026 9:08 pm
West Bengals new industrial policy offers employment-linked incentives for investors, dedicated support for large investment

Industry bodies and captains welcomed the new policy, stating that it is pragmatic, forward-looking and investor-friendly

5 Nov 2026 9:08 pm
Jewellers expect fall in gold prices to boost Dhantera sales

Coins and bars are expected to lead sales, driven by investment sentiment and gifting traditions, say stakeholders

5 Nov 2026 8:48 pm
Govt amends direct listing on international exchanges rules, expands definition of equity, eases restrictions

According to a notification by the Ministry,equity instruments now mean equity shares, convertible debentures, and preference shares issued by an Indian company

5 Nov 2026 7:43 pm
UP got maximum out of 1.09 lakh crore paid as tax devolution instalment in advance

Currently, 41 per cent of taxes collected by the Centre are devolved in 14 instalments among States during a fiscal year

5 Nov 2026 7:39 pm
Increasing self-reliance in clean energy manufacturing key theme at Bharat RE Summit: MNRE Secretary

The lesson here is to continue our path of progress in renewable energy, says Santosh Kumar Sarangi

5 Nov 2026 7:34 pm
Bharat RE Summit helped position India as a credible manufacturing & tech partner: Sumant Sinha

India has an opportunity to move from being one of the largest RE markets to becoming a competitive clean energy manufacturing and technology hub: Sinha

5 Nov 2026 7:30 pm
India-ASEAN Summit unlikely to break deadlock on trade pact review

Differences persist over market access, rules of origin and the terms of a more balanced trade arrangement

5 Nov 2026 7:23 pm
Air India proposes fuel levy to cushion Pakistan airspace closure hit

Proposes using levy collections from foreign airlines to fund fuel discounts for Indian carriers facing longer routes

5 Nov 2026 7:17 pm
US Treasury imposes fresh sanctions against Indian, Turkish entities for alleged Iran transactions

MEA says it has taken note of sanctions; not much can be done in case of entities supporting shadow fleets, sources said

5 Nov 2026 6:57 pm
Government includes GPUs and related data centre equipment under IFSCA framework

Earlier, IFSCA had released a consultation paper proposing that operating leases, including hybrid structures combining operating and financial leases, of GPUs and connected data centre equipment be notified as financial products

5 Nov 2026 6:27 pm
Pajson Agro India Ltd to acquire Dubai-based Pacific Global FZCO

The Indian firm will buy the cashew processing platform with an installed capacity of 60,000 tonnes of raw cashew nuts per annum in Cote dIvoire for a total consideration of 354.52 crore

5 Nov 2026 5:45 pm
IMD update: More rain for Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka as easterlies pick up

A remnant circulation from cyclone Murasu may sustain heavy rain over Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam and Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal for six days, and over Kerala from Thursday evening

5 Nov 2026 5:25 pm
Adani Ports inks 2.56-billion deal to buy Europes second-largest liquid storage operator

Evos is Europes second-largest independent liquid storage operator, running eight port-based terminals across the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, Belgium and Malta

5 Nov 2026 5:00 pm
Hyderabad to host Poultry India Expo from November 25 to 27

The platform will provide poultry farmers, equipment manufacturers, feed producers, breeders, veterinarians, technology companies and industry experts to discuss the latest developments in the ecosystem

5 Nov 2026 4:56 pm
Adani Ports to acquire 100% of Evos BV at enterprise value of 2.56 billion euros

The proposed transaction is an all-cash deal and values Evos at an equity value of 1.18 billion euros, implying an acquisition multiple of 11.7x CY25 EV/EBITDA.

5 Nov 2026 4:12 pm
CMFRI records 161 marine mammal stranding along Indian coast in 202425

The study found that humpback dolphins accounted for the highest number of strandings (82), followed by Indo-Pacific finless porpoises with 44 cases

5 Nov 2026 4:00 pm
Bay of Bengal countries launch ocean research network for fisheries management

The initiative will bring together scientists from four countries to study how changing ocean conditions influence fish distribution and abundance

5 Nov 2026 1:25 pm
Indian aviation could benefit from West Asia conflict de-escalation: Jefferies

Lower operating expenses and improved flight connectivity could help airlines rebuild passenger demand after months of disruptions and elevated airfares

5 Nov 2026 11:48 am
Germany's Dr Heinisch Agro Solutions wins registration for nano copper fertilizer in 4 Indian states

The registration was granted under a government gazette order dated April 22, 2024, which brought nano fertilizers under India's Fertiliser Control Order with defined specifications, the company said in a statement.

5 Nov 2026 11:21 am
US midterm outcome offers limited relief to India: Report

Crude prices, Russian oil tariff risks and trade uncertainty persist despite potential support for rupee and FPI inflows

5 Nov 2026 10:32 am
Nandini ghee, butter, paneer and Trupti milk prices revised in Bengaluru

The revised price list covers multiple pack sizes, with changes applying to ghee, salted and unsalted butter, paneer and milk

5 Nov 2026 10:04 am
GIZ, Pepsico India, Bayer partner to advance climate-resilient maize farming in India

The three-year initiative will combine scientific expertise, farmer training and practical interventions to support sustainable agricultural production and livelihoods.

5 Nov 2026 9:40 am
US election results could slow AI data-centre investments, support Treasury bonds: Report

Proposed restrictions over electricity consumption, water usage and local infrastructure costs could reshape investment plans across three major US data-centre markets

5 Nov 2026 9:33 am
altM raises $10.3 million from Rainmatter, Mela Ventures to expand manufacturing

To expand its manufacturing capability of speciality chemicals from farm residue like bagasse and rice straw

5 Nov 2026 9:10 am
India proposes immediate suspension of drug manufacturing licences over quality failures

The proposed changes seek to prevent substandard medicines from remaining in circulation while manufacturers address quality failures and regulatory concerns

5 Nov 2026 5:36 am
Triveni reassessing sugarcane outlook in Uttar Pradesh after unseasonal heavy rain

The companys sugar inventory as on September 30, 2026 was 1.03 lakhs tonnes (lt), which is valued at 38.6/kg, as compared with 1.69 lt valued at 37.4/kg year-ago

4 Nov 2026 9:30 pm
Rythu Bharosa SMS to 2.73 lakh farmers sparks call for cybercrime probe

Stating that the messages, received by farmers in some districts, were unauthorised, Director of Agriculture B Gopi has asked the Cyber Crime Wing of the Telangana Police to investigate the matter

4 Nov 2026 9:27 pm
CEOs commit $400 billion on Indias clean energy push: Pralhad Joshi

Govt will examine investment proposals, says Minister

4 Nov 2026 8:25 pm
FarMart expands Project EverGrain to Madhya Pradesh

The training covered climate-smart agricultural practices, including climate-resilient crop choices, crop disease management, and balanced nutrient application based on soil test reports

4 Nov 2026 8:10 pm