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Iran crisis leaves Indian tea exporters worried as shipments get held up

Total breakdown in communication with importers, no contact with Teheran, say shippers

12 Jan 2026 9:00 pm
12 Jan 2026 8:52 pm
Improving demand, tightening supplies lift chana prices

Low quality of remaining stocks, firm yellow peas drive up rates despite imports slowing down

12 Jan 2026 8:47 pm
Power sector share in coal offtake hits record low in December 2025

Analysts attribute decline to drop in power demand

12 Jan 2026 8:26 pm
Net direct tax collection rises 8.82% to 18.38 lakh cr till Jan 11

Refunds dropped 17 per cent to 3.12 lakh crore during the period

12 Jan 2026 8:19 pm
Indias rabi sowing area exceeds normal acreage, up 3% from last year

IIWR says weather favourable for good production; chana and masur coverage gains

12 Jan 2026 8:15 pm
Bartronics to buy 51% in Bengaluru-based fresh produce brand AYOU

The acquisition marks Bartronics foray into the structured agri trade

12 Jan 2026 8:10 pm
Nano GCCs are now growing twice as fast as Indias overall GCC market

Indias maturity as a product engineering and innovation hub now enables even small teams to own end-to-end product, data, and AI work.

12 Jan 2026 7:55 pm
Farmers received 9-30% below MSPs for major Kharif crops during Oct-Dec period

The agriculture and allied sector, which accounts for 17 per cent of Indias economy, has been projected by the government to have a GVA (gross value added) of 25.54 lakh crore with a growth rate of 3.1% in FY26, according to the National Statistics Office

12 Jan 2026 7:36 pm
BLR Airport sees 8% passenger growth in 2025, records 1.37 lakh passenger in single peak day

International operations emerged as a key growth driver, with daily international departures increasing from 38 in CY24 to 51 in CY25

12 Jan 2026 7:16 pm
Union Budget to be presented on Sun, Feb 1, said LS Speaker Birla

The budget session of the Parliament will begin on January 28 with President Droupadi Murmu addressing the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha members assembled in the Lok Sabha chamber

12 Jan 2026 7:12 pm
CMA CGM enhances India connectivity, steps up hiring

The company aims to recruit 1500 seafarers from India by December-end

12 Jan 2026 6:54 pm
Seamless Entry: Digi Yatra to deepen airline integration, add airport services

Digi Yatra enhances air travel in India by integrating airport services and airlines for seamless, privacy-focused passenger experiences

12 Jan 2026 6:35 pm
Lakshadweep unveils strategy to boost entrepreneurship in fisheries

The administration is also placing special emphasis on the adoption of advanced technologies and increased private sector participation to unlock the islands vast blue economy potential

12 Jan 2026 6:23 pm
Oil traders seek Kerala govt intervention as copra prices rule firm despite heavy arrivals

COMA President alleges traders in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka are holding stocks to create an artificial supply crunch

12 Jan 2026 6:13 pm
Coromandel Internationalsigns MoU to set up Corporate Research Centre at the IITM Research Park

Thecentre will act as a hub for joint research programs, technology incubation, talent development and international collaborationand will enable Coromandel toleveragethe innovation and technology infrastructure of the IIT Madras ecosystem in India and abroad

12 Jan 2026 4:47 pm
Blue Dart records 14,000 tonnes in a single day as tier-2 cities drive growth

Company records 60% surge in shipments from Tier-2 cities, driven by growth of small and medium enterprises in these cities, direct-to-consumer brands, and digital adoption in smaller cities

12 Jan 2026 4:33 pm
Air conditioners price likely to rise 7-8% this season due to new star rating norms: Report

The report stated that the upcoming price increase will be driven by the implementation of the new star-rating regime, effective from January '26, and by persistent commodity inflation

12 Jan 2026 3:15 pm
Pharma industry seeks R&D sops, simplification of regulatory framework in Budget

The policymakers should consider GST structure rationalisation, restoration of weighted R&D deduction and simplification of compliance and regulatory framework in the upcoming Union Budget for the financial year 2026-27

12 Jan 2026 3:11 pm
Aurionpro wins 150 crore contract for Bhopal, Indore metro fare systems

The project aims to deploy standardized AFC systems to enhance commuter convenience, operational efficiency, and interoperability across the upcoming metro networks in Madhya Pradesh

12 Jan 2026 2:13 pm
Govt mulls raising EPFO, ESIC wage ceiling to 30,000

The move seeks to update social security thresholds to reflect todays wage levels

12 Jan 2026 1:25 pm
India, US continue to actively engage in trade talks: Sergio Gor

No partner is more essential than India; will pursue an ambitious agenda, says US Ambassador to India

12 Jan 2026 12:45 pm
Blenders lift CTC dust prices in Coonoor Tea auctions

Scouting of tea by north Indian buyers from the South due to quality issues on account of the end-season sales there is cited as the reason for the surge in demand

12 Jan 2026 11:37 am
Kolkata port plans to replicate success of direct China service

The direct China Calcutta Service has reduced logistics cost and transit time

12 Jan 2026 6:48 am
The moving force of smart tech

How the logistics sector can realise its full potential through a digitally unified ecosystem

12 Jan 2026 6:32 am
Startup airlines look skyward again

After a long wait, will the high-growth Indian aviation market finally see new airlines taking off this year?

12 Jan 2026 6:25 am
Digitised future of air travel

Fliers enthusiastically adopt use of biometrics, digital interfaces

12 Jan 2026 6:18 am
NHAI sets four Guinness World Records on Bengaluru-Kadapa-Vijayawada corridor

NHAI set Guinness World Records on the Bengaluru-Kadapa-Vijayawada corridor, achieving milestones in continuous bituminous concrete laying, quantity paved in 24 hours, and record-breaking 156 lane km construction on NH-544G.

11 Jan 2026 11:03 pm
Amazon boosts delivery in North East region with new freighter flights

QuikJet began operations in January 2023 and operates services with two Boeing 737 freighters exclusively for Amazon

11 Jan 2026 8:13 pm
Chennai Metro Rail Limited conducts trial Run up to Vadapalani

This is part of CMRls 118.9 km phase II project with three corridors corridor 3 (Madhavaram to SIPCOT), corridor 4 (Poonamallee to Light House) and corridor 5 (Madhavaram to Sholinganallur)

11 Jan 2026 7:57 pm
German Chancellors India visit to scale up trade, mobility, tech partnerships

Merz, Modi to discuss ways to push India-EU FTA; focus on submarine deal, education, vocational training

11 Jan 2026 6:50 pm
Seeds Bill finalised, likely to be introduced in Budget session

Sources say government may agree to send Bill to parliamentary panel if there is a demand

11 Jan 2026 6:23 pm
UP tops the list in getting fund under SASCI, States hope for more funds in FY27 budget

Meanwhile, State-wise data for current fiscal is available for April 1 and November 30.

11 Jan 2026 6:00 pm
December retail inflation seen between 1.6-1.7%

Though there could be a significant rise in the headline number, it will still be lower than the median rate of the targeted inflation range, which is 4% and even lower than the lower band of range, which is 2%

11 Jan 2026 2:41 pm
CII proposes blueprint for CPSE privatisation

As the industry body feels that privatisation is a time consuming process, it proposed a time-bound and phased disinvestment as an interim measure

11 Jan 2026 1:18 pm
India EV market hits 2.3 million sales in 2025, policy support, festive demand drive adoption

Passenger four-wheelers crossed 4.4 million units, while tractors and agricultural vehicles exceeded 1.06 million units, reflecting broadly stable demand across segments

11 Jan 2026 1:16 pm
Micro-fertiliser industry seeks uniform 5% GST, faster credit refunds ahead of Budget

The association has called for a clear and time-bound mechanism for quick refund of excess GST credits, especially for sectors operating under price-sensitive and regulated regimes like fertilisers

11 Jan 2026 11:21 am
From volatility to control: How intelligence will redefine food systems in 2026

It will enable resilient production, sustainable sourcing, and predictable supply chains at global scale

11 Jan 2026 11:00 am
Surplus sweetness turns sour: Indias sugar industry faces mounting challenges in 2025-26 season

While public health gains from lower consumption are welcome, balancing farmer livelihoods and biofuel goals remains critical

11 Jan 2026 10:30 am
Fertilizer 3.0: The case for digitisation, decriminalisation and deregulation

These interventions will help build a resilient domestic ecosystem while reducing strategic dependence on external sources

11 Jan 2026 9:30 am
Rewriting Indias agricultural future: A unified vision for Union Budget 2026

Budget 2026 holds the opportunity to define a new agricultural architecture: one that is climate-secure, data-led, globally competitive and built around the farmer

11 Jan 2026 9:00 am
CCPA looks into service charge related complaints against restaurants

Penalties of upto 50,000 were imposed on some of these restaurants, while directed them to refund service charge customers and to modify their billing systems

10 Jan 2026 8:12 pm
IndiaOne Air aircraft makes forced landing near Rourkela

At 13:14, the flight crew declared a Mayday to Rourkela ATC and the aircraft subsequently carried out a forced landing at 13:20 in an open area near Kansor; all passengers onboard are reportedly safe

10 Jan 2026 5:33 pm
Decks cleared for Greenfield airport at Nellore, Andhra Pradesh

The locational advantage positions the airport as a critical enabler for manufacturing, exports, agri-logistics, and services-led growth in southern Andhra Pradesh

10 Jan 2026 5:01 pm
Amid tariff risks, Shaktikanta Das says Indias policies put wind in our sails

Das cited strong GDP growth, fiscal discipline and a multi-cylinder economy powered by digital infrastructure, a young workforce and innovation.

9 Jan 2026 9:28 pm
Agri groups among Elitecon Intl proposal for merger of its entities into a unified structure

Plans merger of Sunbridge Agro and Landsmill Agro, appoints Deloitte Touche as its advisor

9 Jan 2026 9:19 pm
India rejects US inaccurate claims on failed trade deal

MEA says Modi spoke to Trump eight times in 2025; the trade friction dragged Indian equities lower for a fifth straight session Friday, marking a sluggish start to 2026

9 Jan 2026 8:43 pm
Worried Indian exporters reduce shipments to Bangladesh through Petrapole amid rising political turmoil

The land port Petrapole is currently witnessing a lesser number of trucks entering Bangladesh each day compared to December last year

9 Jan 2026 8:36 pm
Urea availability likely to improve in January

Closing stock was 38.79 lakh tonnes (lt) as of January 2 against the demand estimate of 32.98 lt

9 Jan 2026 8:27 pm
India closely tracking US bill proposing 500% tariffs on Russian oil buyers

New Delhi reiterated that its energy sourcing decisions are driven by market dynamics and the need to ensure affordable energy for its 1.4 billion people

9 Jan 2026 7:42 pm