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India announces two credit risk insurance policies to support shipbuilding industry

The measures aim to protect shipyards from payment delays and financial risks while strengthening Indias maritime infrastructure and industrial competitiveness

13 Oct 2026 10:23 pm
J&K poultry farmers lose control as big companies expand

Before 2019, the government levied a charge of around 9 per kg on poultry brought into the region, which farmers say provided some protection against supplies from larger producers in other States

13 Oct 2026 9:37 pm
EPFO steps up drive for retrospective regularisation of exempt status of PF trusts

Provisions for amnesty scheme were introduced as a transitional measure in the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) Scheme 2026, notified on June 29 this year

13 Oct 2026 9:07 pm
Pesticides makers body CropLife issues advisory as Rabi sowing begins

The industry body has mentioned about judicious use of crop protection products to save on input costs without compromising yields, CropLife said in a statement

13 Oct 2026 9:02 pm
India asserts Ladakh is an integral part of the country as China reiterates it never recognised the UT

New Delhi rejects Beijings claim that Ladakh was established unilaterally and illegally.

13 Oct 2026 8:36 pm
Deficit rain, borer likely to hurt Indias arabica crop this year

The Board in its initial estimates has projected a total crop of 4.04 lakh tonnes for 2026-27, up from 3.73 lakh tonnes last year

13 Oct 2026 8:33 pm
Government hopeful of meeting tax collection budget target

GST reforms, a wider taxpayer base and B2C e-invoicing to strengthen compliance and collections

13 Oct 2026 8:33 pm
Capital allocation, geopolitics key business challenges: KM Birla

Birla said the group had continued investing in both existing and new businesses despite the uncertain global environment

13 Oct 2026 8:25 pm
Sitharamans LTCG, STT remarks lift market sentiment; rupee gains for third straight session

Investors responded positively to the Finance Ministers comments at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum as the rupee extended its recovery

13 Oct 2026 8:21 pm
Indian govt allocates 16 lakh tonnes of sugar for sales during October 13-31 as prices surge

The next 25 days will be crucial to guard against further spurt in prices as traders anticipate negligible stock at mill levels

13 Oct 2026 8:18 pm
Mumbai airport will not reduce international flights in winter schedule

In a statement Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL) says that Adani and Bansal assured the airlinesof minimal disruption

13 Oct 2026 8:13 pm
India, Canada seek to advance trade pact talks, target year-end deal

Commerce ministers Piyush Goyal and Maninder Sidh discussed the proposed agreement following the latest round of negotiations held in Canada

13 Oct 2026 8:11 pm
ICDP, TPCR to provide 1015-year roadmap for defence industry; DG Acquisition outlines quality assurance reforms

A Anbarasu, Additional Secretary & DG (Acquisition) inMoD admitted the government is not happy with the time-consuming procedure of doing business and thats why acquisition reforms are being rolled out

13 Oct 2026 7:43 pm
Chhattisgarh tribal farmers focusing on fruit orchards to boost income

Growers across Jashpur, Balrampur and Surajpur districts have turned to cashew, mango, pear, litchi, guava and apple orchards

13 Oct 2026 7:19 pm
Goa Fresh to expand market reach for farm producers

The initiative gains significance against the backdrop of supply disruptions during the Covid-19 pandemic, which exposed Goas dependence on neighbouring States for daily food supplies

13 Oct 2026 6:38 pm
Air India board expected to review staff travel policy, cost-saving proposals

Earlier, Air India had revised its staff travel arrangements from April 1, 2025, requiring employees, including senior management, to travel in economy

13 Oct 2026 6:36 pm
Sameera Group forays in to industrial warehousing

Its first project will involve an investment of 150 crore to 170 crore to develop about 4.5 lakh sq ft of warehouse space on 16 acres

13 Oct 2026 5:48 pm
Telangana targeting to be $1 trillion economy by 2034: Official

The state has an economy of approximately $200 billion, with average growth of 10.75%

13 Oct 2026 4:56 pm
UPI merchant charge rollout deferred until after Diwali; industry awaits clarity

The deferment gives merchants additional preparation time, but payment companies remain uncertain about when the proposed transaction charges will take effect

13 Oct 2026 4:53 pm
SCCL needs new coal blocks to sustain production: Telangana Deputy CM Bhatti

The government is also examining the need to rationalise coal prices in line with market conditions

13 Oct 2026 4:23 pm
Average loan size for passenger vehicles rises 49% to 8.2 lakh in 7 years: TransUnion CIBIL

NBFCs continue to lead vehicle financing, accounting for 73% of two-wheeler loans and 37% of passenger vehicle loans

13 Oct 2026 4:14 pm
India may need to raise coal power capacity as demand surges, official says

The South Asian nation, which planned last year to add 97 GW of coal power capacity to reach 307 GW by 2035, currently has about 230 GW of capacity

13 Oct 2026 3:15 pm
GreenCell Mobility secures Rs 330 cr equity investment from Impact Fund Denmark

GreenCell Mobility will use fresh institutional capital to accelerate deployments, strengthen service delivery and expand its presence in Indias electric public transport market.

13 Oct 2026 3:09 pm
Shree Cement commissions 3 MTPA cement grinding facility in UAE

The facility is equipped with a Vertical Roller Mill (VRM) with an integrated grinding and separation system, modern material handling infrastructure and advanced dust collection systems

13 Oct 2026 2:52 pm
PNGRB suggests 5% hydrogen blending in piped gas for households

The regulator emphasised that 5% is the maximum commercial concentration, and not the routine control target.

13 Oct 2026 1:50 pm
FMCG, paint makers face uneven FY27 earnings as input costs rise

Brokerages expect sales growth to outpace profit gains at Britannia, HUL and several other consumer companies, while Marico, Nestl and Titan are forecast to deliver stronger earnings.

13 Oct 2026 1:37 pm
Proposed steel policy seeks AI-supported framework for early detection of sub-standard steel imports

According to the draft, the imports of sub-standard or non-conforming steel, sudden import surges and possible circumvention of trade measures pose significant challenges for domestic producers

13 Oct 2026 1:34 pm
Bayer to distribute, market INERAs crop nutrition products

Bayer partners with Absolutes INERA to market climate-resilient crop solutions in India, boosting nutrient use efficiency via AI-driven analytics

13 Oct 2026 12:59 pm
India offers itself as a trusted partner to the world as global challenges have grown: Modi

We do not grow at anyones cost. We grow with the world, he said at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum

13 Oct 2026 12:58 pm
Adani Airports seeks IFSCA nod for Gift City Treasury Centre; 2nd Adani entity to tap IFSC

For Adani Airports, the Gift City entity is at an early stage and its initial operating footprint remains small

13 Oct 2026 12:50 pm
Enhancing grid resilience, capacity important for power sector growth: Study

A joint study byFICCI-Nangiaemphasises scaling grid flexibility and transmission capacity to match generation growth

13 Oct 2026 12:34 pm
Bayer expands its direct seeded rice program to over 2 lakh acres in 2026

Through the initiative, Bayer aims to support farmers in navigating the transition to DSR with the right combination of technologies, agronomic expertise and on-ground support

13 Oct 2026 12:26 pm
IMD: Heavy rain in Keralam, South Karnataka, TN, Puducherry for 4 days from Thursday

With the Bay of Bengal primed for a fresh low-pressure system and south-west monsoon nearing its final exit, the South Peninsula is entering a consequential phase of the seasonal calendar

13 Oct 2026 12:01 pm
Indias biomanufacturing capacity could boost smart protein growth: Report

The study Mapping Indias biomanufacturing potential for smart proteins maps 478 facilities across 9 biomanufacturing segments and 17 states, identifying an estimated 198 million kL of smart protein-relevant fermenter capacity

13 Oct 2026 11:57 am
Fishers seek climate protection, social security and recognition for women

More than 50 delegates representing fishers, women fish-workers, fish vendors, fisher organisations and researchers participated in the consultation held at the ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology

13 Oct 2026 11:35 am
CIFT workshop focuses on aligning fisheries research with national goals

J. K. Jena, Deputy DG (Fisheries Science) ICAR, said research must go beyond outputs to benefit communities, farmers, fishers and entrepreneurs

13 Oct 2026 11:28 am
AI boost bolstered growth in global trade,benefiting China and India: IMF

Strong demand for AI lifted growth in China, India and other Asian countries, outpacing overall global trade, an IMF economist said

13 Oct 2026 9:36 am
India, US and China investors eye $844 million port project in Peru

Peruvian authorities are seeking domestic and overseas investors for a proposed port that could strengthen cargo and mineral shipping links with Asia.

13 Oct 2026 6:26 am
IMF raises Indias FY27 growth forecast to 7% on strong domestic demand

Indias upgraded outlook contrasts with a subdued medium-term global growth projection, as the IMF flags inflation and geopolitical risks

13 Oct 2026 6:15 am
Festive online sales trail last year by up to 10% as shoppers opt for smaller baskets

The research firm estimates that mobile phones will account for 30% of festive sales this year, compared with 35% last year

12 Oct 2026 9:18 pm
Coal supply to power sector averaged at 2.49 mt per day in October

Rakes loaded to the power sector averaged 469 rakes per day in October

12 Oct 2026 9:10 pm
In a first, Indias renewable power generation surpasses 100 BUs in a quarter

Non-fossil sources, including renewables, hydropower, and nuclear, accounted for around 33% of the total generation in Q2 FY27

12 Oct 2026 9:04 pm
Indias petroleum product exports help reduce US dollar burn

Indias oil and gas export earnings stood at $42.75 billion, which helped compensate for roughly 26 per cent of the import bill

12 Oct 2026 8:50 pm
FM sets five priorities areas for domestic steel cos including decarbonisation, lower import

We must reduce both the energy intensity, says Nirmala Sitharaman

12 Oct 2026 8:38 pm
Uncertainty clouds MDR rollout; NPCI official says no decision communicated

A senior NPCI official said they were unaware of any possible deferment and whether the Supreme Courts direction seeking a short affidavit would have any bearing on the implementation timeline

12 Oct 2026 8:16 pm
Cotton rebounds on fears of yield drop, improving demand

Farmers seen holding back produce, expecting prices to move up further, says trade

12 Oct 2026 8:09 pm
GE Aerospace to nearly double India sourcing spend by 2030

Expansion backed by local supplier network, manufacturing investments and rising engine demand

12 Oct 2026 7:48 pm
Air India Express sees scope for smaller aircraft to connect tier-3 cities

Underused airport capacity and, regional demand offer room for expansion beyond major hubs

12 Oct 2026 7:24 pm
Shivraj asks 100 PMDDKY districts to show visible results in FY27

Due to poor implementation and non-fixing of accountability of the nodal officers appointed under the PMDDKY Scheme, several districts are reporting low scores

12 Oct 2026 7:01 pm
FPOs prospects linked to expertise of third parties, says study

The study agreed with critics point of view that many of the FPOs exist on paper or are hardly in a position to carry out business, or even provide very basic services to member farmers

12 Oct 2026 6:57 pm