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India-New Zealand FTA to kick in on Oct 20 with zero tariffs on Indian goods

The agreement assumes significance amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty and US President Donald Trumps increasingly unpredictable tariff policy

21 Sep 2026 10:08 pm
India to study US Russia sanctions law, says Piyush Goyal

Govt will discuss the matter at appropriate time: Commerce Minister

21 Sep 2026 9:19 pm
Indias jute industry poised for meaningful turnaround this fiscal, says Crisil

Sales volumes are expected to grow around 15 per cent this fiscal after declining at an annualised 10 per cent over the previous two fiscals

21 Sep 2026 8:34 pm
Steel prices hit 4-yr high on rise in cost amid strong demand

BigMint benchmark Mumbai HRC assessment rose by 1,200 a tonne to 63,900 a tonne while CRC prices jumped 1,300 a tonne to 73,500 a tonne

21 Sep 2026 8:34 pm
Core sector growth down to 4.8% in August

Core sector growth has been coming down mainly due to energy supply issues and fertilizer production decline

21 Sep 2026 7:30 pm
Japanese logistics provider Nippon Express looks at States like UP for next expansion

After Japan, the US, Europe and other parts of Asia, Nippon Express Group is now trying make a big team in India, says Katsuhito Kobayashi, Executive Officer, South Asia & Oceania Region

21 Sep 2026 7:11 pm
J&K takes embryo technology to farmers to accelerate sheep genetic gains

The Sheep Husbandry Department, Kashmir has been providing the technology free of cost to progressive farmers since October 2025, through its Embryo Transfer Technology (ETT) laboratory at Zakura

21 Sep 2026 7:07 pm
Gains need to be shared fairly with workers by industry, says CEA Nageswaran

A sustainable market depends on consumers having enough purchasing power to buy the goods and services businesses produce

21 Sep 2026 6:42 pm
Vice-President asks tea industry to build Indian brands for global markets

Addressing Centenary Conference of UPASI TRF, Radhakrishnan calls for modernisation, strengthening research in tea sector

21 Sep 2026 6:09 pm
Global edible oil market likely to be volatile, says Solvent Extractors Association

El Nino, uncertainty around sunflower oil supplies amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict and Indonesias B50 biodiesel programme could alter the global vegetable oil balance, says SEA President Sanjeev Asthana

21 Sep 2026 5:57 pm
Colombo Port City woos Indian companies with India-plus-one pitch

Designed to attract high-value FDI, Port City Colombo facilitates sectors including financial services, IT and digital services, global trading, maritime and logistics, professional services, and regional headquarters operations

21 Sep 2026 5:14 pm
Railway works worth over 20,000 crore under way in Kerala, says Vaishnaw

Mangaluru to stay in SWR zone; land acquisition lag holding up several sanctioned lines and doubling projects

21 Sep 2026 4:50 pm
Gains must be shared fairly with workers by industry for achieving sustainable growth: CEA

Growth must translate into better jobs, higher wages and greater economic security for ordinary Indians, CEA Nageswaran says

21 Sep 2026 4:26 pm
India, Canada to hold next round of talks from Oct 5 for proposed trade pact: Goyal

The next 90 days should be a very defining period in the Canada-India relationship, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday

21 Sep 2026 4:26 pm
Kerala plantation sector faces divergent fortunes amid climate, trade pressures

Higher prices for rubber and coffee offset by pressure on tea and cardamom, APK Chairman says

21 Sep 2026 3:51 pm
DP World Cochin receive new shipping service connecting India to Middle East hubs

The new service provides customers with faster access to key Middle East markets, expands connectivity options and strengthens supply chain resilience for businesses across southern India

21 Sep 2026 2:23 pm
India-New Zealand trade pact to come into force on Oct 20: Goyal

The FTA provides duty-free access for 100% of India's exports to New Zealand.

21 Sep 2026 2:01 pm
IMD update: Very heavy rain for south Odisha, north Andhra Pradesh coasts from Wednesday

Extreme heavy rain not ruled out for the eastern coastal states as an existing low-pressure area becomes well-marked, and is on course to intensify two rounds as a deep depression in next two days

21 Sep 2026 11:47 am
Bhogapuram aviation hub set to attract investments, spur regional growth

New investments in aviation ecosystem are in the pipeline

21 Sep 2026 11:23 am
Former Panasonic India Chairman Manish Sharma joins Escorts Kubota as President-Agri Business

This move marks a new chapter for Sharma, who has over three decades of experience in the appliances and consumer electronics industry, including a 17-year long leadership role at Panasonic India

21 Sep 2026 10:45 am
India real estate transparency improves; reforms key to capitalising on AI, data centre wave: Report

JLLs 2026 Global Real Estate Transparency Index (GRETI) indicates two-thirds of tracked markets from 88 countries and territories have seen significant improvements in transparency

21 Sep 2026 10:41 am
Air India Express Patna-Delhi flight cancelled on September 21 and 22 due to operational reasons

The cancellation affects passengers scheduled to travel from Patna to Delhi on the concerned flight dates

21 Sep 2026 9:59 am
India targets silk production of 60,000 tonnes by 2030-31

Silk output increased 61% since 2014 to 42,000 tonnes at present; New technologies being introduced to scale up prouduction

21 Sep 2026 9:41 am
Agrograde working on AI-powered sorting, grading machines for tomato, garlic

The Pune-based agri-robotics firm is already providing such services for onions, potatoes, apples and arecanuts, says its founder and CEO Kshitij Thakur

21 Sep 2026 8:38 am
Are kirana clusters the future of inclusive retail?

How kiranas can be enabled to use a shared delivery model for successful coexistence with quick commerce platforms

21 Sep 2026 8:17 am
Fewer flight seats for festival travel

Domestic air tickets turn costlier and elusive as airlines hold back capacity additions during busy season

21 Sep 2026 8:16 am
Iran blockade: US forces redirect 109 commercial vessels in Strait of Hormuz

Shipping through the strategically vital waterway has declined sharply as Washington and Tehran remain locked in an escalating confrontation over Iran

21 Sep 2026 7:00 am
Rajasthan farmers sell moong below MSP as Govt yet to decide MSP purchase

Rajasthan moong arrivals surge 10-fold, but farmers get 15% below MSP; average realisation at 7,452/quintal against MSP of 8,780

20 Sep 2026 7:09 pm
Agrochemical body ACFI seeks 5,000-7,500 crore programme for the sector

ACFI-KPMG paper calls for time-bound PLI-style incentives, power subsidies and single-window regulation to cut China cost gap

20 Sep 2026 7:02 pm
CIAL to enter the global aviation consultancy sector with expert services initiative

The new initiative, CIAL ACES, will be inaugurated on September 24 by the CM and CIAL Chairman V D Satheesan

20 Sep 2026 4:51 pm
20 Sep 2026 4:02 pm
UP affirms its top position in tax collection, followed by Karnataka, Tamil Nadu

Kerala posts fastest growth of about 22%; Gujarat tops capex

20 Sep 2026 3:59 pm
Companies are hiring more people from smaller cities citing cost efficiency, loyalty

Indias hiring landscape is increasingly moving beyond traditional metropolitan centres as tier II, III cities gain ground, report says

20 Sep 2026 3:30 pm
India's exports to core BRICS markets surge 34% in April-August; China leads

According to the commerce ministry data, exports to the four core BRICS economies grew by 34%, rising from $14.9 billion in April-August 2025-26 to $19.9 billion in April-August 2026-27

20 Sep 2026 2:28 pm
Trump-Xi showdown casts a shadow over the global economy

Looming over the meeting are Chinese export curbs on critical minerals and rare earths that have caused supply shocks for US and other global companies

20 Sep 2026 2:16 pm
IMD: Monsoon exiting Rajasthan as Bay low awaits turn to intensify

A 15% rain deficit as on date leaves kharif yields exposed to a late-season gamble: showers from a deep depression could replenish soil moisture, but extreme rain could damage mature crops

20 Sep 2026 11:51 am
Indian Railways approves multiple infrastructure, safety projects to enhance operational efficiency

The approved project will extend Kavach 4.0 coverage across the identified balance sections of the division, strengthening the safety infrastructure available for train operations

20 Sep 2026 9:39 am
Why food traceability is becoming the next competitive advantage for FMCG brands

The next competitive advantage in FMCG may not be on the pack, but behind the QR code

20 Sep 2026 8:54 am
Fashions real answer lies on the farm

The choice made at the counter travels a long way back down the chain as it ends on a farm.

20 Sep 2026 8:48 am
Air India flight to Nepal returns to Delhi due to suspected tech issue

Air India says passengers flown to Kathmandu in alternative aircraft

19 Sep 2026 9:40 pm
Biometric Aadhaar authentication mandatory for domestic LPG refills from October

Starting October 1, 2026, domestic LPG consumers must complete BAA to book refills at the regulated Retail Selling Price with subsidy

19 Sep 2026 8:48 pm
Indian micro-fertilisers association seeks ease of doing business, regulatory reforms

IMMA roundtable with Government officials focuses on One Nation, One Licence, GST rationalisation and enabling exports of micronutrients and specialty fertilisers

19 Sep 2026 7:30 pm
Rock check dams offer new push to water security, agriculture in Ladakhs Himalayan cold desert

Five check dams were built along the Sindhu River and its tributaries as a pilot initiative aimed at improving water retention

19 Sep 2026 6:17 pm
Telangana pegs kharif paddy procurement volume at 65 lakh tons

To ensure a smooth procurement process starting in early October, the Telangana Civil Supplies Department will implement a comprehensive SHT strategy

19 Sep 2026 6:05 pm
Telangana CM Reddy invites public to suggest new name for Mamnoor airport

The airport is also expected to strengthen air connectivity to the region and support its broader economic development

19 Sep 2026 5:24 pm
Indian exporters worry new US tariff law will disrupt trade

The US is the largest trading partner of India

19 Sep 2026 5:02 pm
US tariffs on Indian goods: Here is a complete timeline of key developments

Here is a chronology of key tariff-related developments between US and India, including major duty announcements

19 Sep 2026 4:04 pm
Delhi Int'l Airport to reopen third runway for operations from Sep 20

The comprehensive rehabilitation of Runway 11R/29L (commonly known as the third runway) is complete, and all necessary regulatory approvals are in place, paving the way for its recommissioning from September 20

19 Sep 2026 3:22 pm
AI could double US GDP growth to 4% next year amid capital hurdles, says Elon Musk

The projection comes at a time when the broader artificial intelligence investment landscape encounters its first major macroeconomic test

19 Sep 2026 3:08 pm
1-day SPFWA soy conclave 2026 to be held in Mumbai

Themed Unlocking the Soy Opportunity: Protein, Food, Trade and Innovation, it will bring various stakeholders under one roof

19 Sep 2026 2:29 pm